About Jose (Pepe) Porrata

Jose (Pepe) Porrata is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Varo Bank, overseeing Responsible Lending, Banking, and Partnership functions. Prior to this, José (Pepe) held various senior roles at Wells Fargo and Capital One, focusing on risk management, operations control, financial intelligence, and product management. José also served as a Surface Warfare Officer in the US Navy before pursuing their BS in Political Science from the United States Naval Academy and an MBA in Finance from San Diego State University. Jose (Pepe) Porrata, A results-driven and forward-thinking financial services leader with extensive banking experience in P&L management, operations strategy and execution, and risk management. Consistent history of success leading organizations to achieve best-in-class customer satisfaction ratings, meet budget and efficiency objectives, and foster a culture of highly engaged employees. Certified mastery in lean, six sigma, agile and design thinking demonstrated through practical application of these techniques. Demonstrates strong leadership and collaborative skills to consistently deliver exceptional results.