Branka Matyska-Researcher Assistant, Economic Policy & Research Department
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Researcher Assistant, Economic Policy & Research Department
De Nederlandsche Bank
- Developed models to assess housing market resilience under interest rate shocks.
- Conducted corporate stress tests linking liquidity shocks to firm productivity and economic growth.
- Developed models to evaluate social policy impacts on earnings volatility, poverty risk, and employment opportunities; worked with policymakers to design policies that protect vulnerable groups and promote inclusive job market.
- Produced policy briefings on financial stability and economic growth forecasts.
- Presented risk models at financial risk conferences.
- Completed climate risk modelling and disclosure regulation training.
Postdoctoral Researcher, Financial Economics
Paris School of Economics
- Designed counterparty credit risk models for central clearing houses.
- Built stress test models assessing systemic banks’ capital adequacy.
- Facilitated cross-university collaboration on counterparty risk modeling and knowledge sharing.
Researcher, Economics Department
KU Leuven University
- Developed macroeconomic models assessing tax reform impacts on firm productivity and job market transformations.
- Supported teaching in macroeconomics and monetary policy.
- Mentored students, guiding them in research design and effective communication of results.
Young Researcher
National Bank of Belgium
- Conducted financial risk forecast in close collaboration with the supervision team.
Junior Researcher
CERGE-EI, Charles University
- Contributed to projects on financial markets; awarded competitive grant for Ph.D. research at Princeton.
- Supported teaching in financial markets.
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Experienced in Education, Banking and Finance, and Government and Administration.
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Experienced in Research and Development, Finance, and Strategy.
Summary
Researcher turning financial and macroeconomic insights into actionable strategies for sustainable and inclusive growth and resilience. I leverage expertise in financial risk assessment, macroeconomic forecasting, and policy evaluation to turn complex data into economically meaningful and impactful insights.
I collaborate across stakeholders – from policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, and researchers – to assess risks, develop forward-looking scenarios, and guide policies that balance stability, growth, and social equity. I am committed to contributing my macroeconomic, financial risk, and policy-evaluation expertise to help institutions navigate the transition to a more inclusive and sustainable economy.
Skills
- Financial And Macroeconomic Analysis: Market, Counterparty Credit, And Liquidity Risk; Capital Requirements; Financial Regulation; Productivity And Economic Growth Analysis; Housing Markets; Job Market And Social Inclusion.
- Policy Impact Evaluation: Fiscal Policy (Government Spending And Taxation); Monetary Policy (Interest Rate); Social Policy (Social Protection And Insurance; Statutory Minimum Wage; Housing And Energy Subsidies).
- Quantitative Data Analysis: Dsge, Var, Time-Series And Panel Models; Bayesian Forecasting; Markov-Switching; Dynamic Factor Models; Nonparametric Models; Asset And Derivative Pricing; Stochastic Volatility; Climate Risk Modelling; Python (Including Prompt Engineering), R, Matlab.
- Stakeholder Communication: Translation Of Technical Insights Into Actionable Guidance For Policymakers, Regulators, And Senior Management; Presentations To Diverse Stakeholders; Cross-Functional Collaboration.
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Education
Charles University – CERGE
Economics and Econometrics · Economics and Econometrics · Prague, Czech Republic
Charles University – CERGE
Economics · Economics · Prague, Czech Republic
University of Novi Sad
Applied Mathematics · Applied Mathematics · Novi Sad, Serbia
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Branka is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Branka speaks the following languages: Czech (Advanced), English (Advanced), Serbian (Intermediate), French (Elementary), Dutch (Elementary).
Branka has at least 4 years of experience. During this time, Branka has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months. Note that Branka may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Branka would be well-suited for roles such as: Researcher Assistant, Economic Policy & Research Department, Postdoctoral Researcher, Financial Economics, Researcher, Economics Department.
Branka's most recent position is Researcher Assistant, Economic Policy & Research Department at De Nederlandsche Bank.
In recent years, Branka has worked for De Nederlandsche Bank and Paris School of Economics.
Branka is most experienced in industries like Education, Banking and Finance, and Government and Administration.
Branka is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development, Finance, and Strategy.
Branka holds a Doctorate in Economics and Econometrics from Charles University – CERGE, a Master in Economics from Charles University – CERGE and a Master in Applied Mathematics from University of Novi Sad.
The availability of Branka needs to be confirmed.
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