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Riga, Latvia

Applying advanced analytical techniques and machine learning algorithms to identify and prevent fraudulent activities. I work closely with cross-functional teams to develop, validate, and implement predictive models that detect suspicious activity and mitigate risks. My expertise lies in extracting insights from complex datasets, designing risk management strategies, and continuously enhancing our fraud prevention capabilities. Always on the cutting edge of technology, I strive to integrate the latest AI and machine learning tools to ensure the highest level of security for our company.

Riga, Latvia

Providing solutions to various business obstacles by utilizing data analysis, statistical and machine learning techniques. Tasks include building credit scoring models, conducting data interpretation, and collaborating with stakeholders to develop data-driven solutions, regular presentations of findings and recommendations to drive informed decision making. In addition, active participation in knowledge sharing sessions and internal workshops, providing opportunities to expand understanding of data and models, and to share expertise with others.

As a Trading Operations Specialist, I was responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient execution of trades across different financial instruments, including interbank FX, Money Market, FX spot, FXD, Commodity derivatives, IRD and CDS trade confirmations. I used various systems to process trades, verify trade details, resolve discrepancies, and reconcile trades with counterparties. I also worked with Swift codes to resolve any issues that arose.One of my favorite parts of the job was automating daily tasks. I'm skilled in programming in various languages, which helped me create macros that streamlined many of the repetitive tasks. This reduced the time required for these tasks and allowed me to focus on higher-level tasks that required greater analytical skills.

During my internship, I was responsible for streamlining daily tasks using VBA and Excel. I worked closely with the trading operations team to identify tasks that could be automated and created VBA macros to execute them efficiently. Testing the macros was a crucial step in ensuring accuracy and reliability, and I was thrilled to see the positive impact my solutions had on our workflow.As an intern, I had the opportunity to participate in knowledge sharing sessions with traders, risk officers, and colleagues from various departments. These sessions provided me with a wealth of insights into different roles and their daily routines. I was able to gain a broader perspective of the financial industry and develop a deeper understanding of the complexities involved in trading various financial instruments with other banks and large companies.

Riga, Latvia

As a Data Analyst Intern at ERGO non life insurance, I was responsible for analyzing reinsurance amounts and providing insights to the team. I gained hands-on experience in collecting and organizing data from databases, as well as using statistical and data analysis tools to interpret and analyze the data, and preparing reports and visualizations to present the findings to stakeholders. Additionally, I was responsible for identifying trends and patterns in the data, as well as making recommendations for improving data quality and processes. The feedback I received on my reports helped me to improve my communication skills and develop more effective ways of presenting data.

Master'S Degree With Exellence, Financial Engineering Mathematics, 9.75

Weighted Average Grade: 9.75/10 Thesis: DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTERACTIVE STOCK PORTFOLIO OPTIMIZATION TOOL USING SHINY WITH INTEGRATED GPT-4.

Bachelor'S Degree, Financial Engineering