My name is Katerina, I am a professional in (Quant) Finance and a blockchain technology enthusiast.
Currently, I work as a Data Analyst at a commercial bank in the Netherlands. I hold a Master’s degree in Quantitative Finance from the University of Amsterdam. My previous positions include a business analyst at an AI-driven startup, a client development analyst at a consulting firm and a research assistant for a data science program at the University of Amsterdam.
To develop my soft skills, I run a YouTube channel where I aim to inspire my viewers to follow their ambitious goals – both career and lifestyle-wise.
Veganism, sustainability and a conscious healthy lifestyle are essential components of my life. I am also dedicated to my hobbies, including dancing, literature & arts.
Masters of Science
September 2020 - August 2021
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Main subjects: Econometrics, Risk Management, Derivatives, Computational Finance
Master thesis topic: Peer-to-Peer Lending: An Insight into the Role of Unsecured Finance in the Conventional Banking Industry (graded 8.5)
Bachelors of Science
September 2017 - August 2020
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Main subjects: Investment Portfolio Theory, Derivatives, Mathematics, Statistics
Bachelor thesis topic: Green Bonds: What Stops Markets for Sustainable Investment
from Development? (graded 9.0)
High school diploma with distinction in Mathematics
September 2014 - June 2017
Riga, Latvia
Main subjects: Mathematics, Calculus, Economics, English Final average grade 9.0
October 2022 - present
Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Created solutions in Python to optimize computational processes in the Finance department
- Led the Python workshops & co-established a Finance data analytics circle
- On a daily basis, responsible for derivatives market analysis
September 2021 - September 2022
Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Main project: ABN Amro data analyst Finance
- Co-developed KPI framework for an NGO
- Advanced in professional develpment via tailored Talent Development program
- Solved a data science case with a fellow team (Kaggle competition)
February 2021 - December 2021
Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Led three Data Science projects for case study development
- Developed advanced teaching materials for Data Science in Audit course
- Analyzed and replicated academic papers in Data Management field
February 2020 - December 2020
Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Optimized workflow of three internal projects in Microsoft Excel
- Led and finalized one project in benchmark development
- Developed client-tailored materials with a team of consultants
May 2020 - July 2020
Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Developed tools for startup financial performance analysis
- Led and guided three team members in market analytics
- Defined and planned financial and performance milestones for startup
- Prepared the startup for the first investment application
August 2019 - December 2019
Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Analyzed business opportunities of nutrition industry in the Netherlands
- Wrote complete business plan for startup
- Programming (Python, JavaScript, Solidity)
- “Good with computers” (Microsoft Excel, LaTeX, PowerBI)
- Data Analytics & Data Science (Dataquest.io certification)
- Presentation skills
- Stakeholder management
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Creativity
- Natural curiosity & continuous learning