Richard Canete

I am a Strategic Executive Director and Board Member with a Master’s in Financial Engineering and FRM certification, focused on aligning venture-backed growth with robust risk frameworks. I have led IFRS 9/Expected Credit Loss implementations and served as the primary technical liaison for regulators and institutional investors.

At Bukas Finance Corp. I direct firm-wide risk strategy, capital allocation, and quantitative model development, and I lead investor due diligence for fundraising. Previously, I managed regulatory inspections, ICAAP reviews, and internal credit rating model calibration at Toyota Financial Services Philippines.

My background includes risk advisory and banking audit experience at major professional services firms, where I led multidisciplinary teams on risk assurance and loan valuation engagements compliant with central bank regulations and IFRS standards. I combine regulatory know-how with quantitative skills to deliver high-fidelity provisioning and solvency assurance.

I bring a governance-first approach to board-level oversight, emphasizing fiduciary responsibility, audit traceability, and stakeholder alignment to support sustainable, compliant growth in highly regulated financial environments.