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Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland

Integrating responsible investment practices in the Bank’s own investments, through:•Spearheading efforts on the inclusion of nature and biodiversity risks and impacts•Devising financed emissions reporting frameworks, in conjunction with the European Central Bank•A leading role in devising international best-practice documents through the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS)•Aiding in the construction of Paris-Alignment roadmaps for investments•Analyzing sustainability performance of bond issuers •Analyzing thematic bonds’ use of proceeds

Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Nederland

At the impact investment firm of ASN Bank (part of de Volksbank), I quantified the positive and negative effects of our impact investment portfolio. My analyses allowed the firm to improve sustainability reporting and more importantly steer investment. I was in the fortunate role to cover a wide range of different investments, including micro credit in developing countries, green energy investments, listed equity and active investments in biodiversity conservation.

Utrecht, Nederland

A 2-year traineeship programme focused on broad personal and professional development, designed to improve both soft and hard skills. This included four half-year rotations at different departments throughout the entire bank.

Among others:•Coordinating and content-driven role in the European Central Bank Stress Test•Developing a model that predicts future portfolio movements under different Climate Transition Scenarios•Integration of long-term climate risks to the bank's Stress Test exercises•Researching Physical Climate risks and Climate Transition risks to the Bank's portfolio.

Various tasks and roles, including:•Analytical support to CRO•Organizing seminars for senior Management•A leading role in a Behavioural Risk project with external consultants•Standing member of several executive-level committees•Communication with the Supervisory Board

Pricing Management. This department is at the crossroads of Marketing and Finance. As such, I was involved in among others:•Devising financial advice concerning bank-wide pricing for both savings and mortgage interest rates•Product placement•The development of programming tools to ensure more efficient pricing processes•Constructing reports on market movements for executive-level management.

An active and leading role in improving the Bank's Compliance Function. This included, among others:•Writing business cases•Stakeholder management•Working closely with external consultants •Pitching of new tools and projects•Informing executive-level directors on a regular basis

Amsterdam En Omgeving, Nederland

Amsterdam University College

Leading a team of six to organize monthly pubquizzes, usually attended by around 80 students. My main tasks included outreach to local cafes and restaurants hosting the quizzes, as well as to the university community attending them. I mostly enjoyed presenting the quizzes, most of which I did personally.

Amsterdam

Leading a team of three to secure funds for a TEDx event organized by AUC students. My main tasks included setting up meetings with potential sponsors, and setting up collaboration deals with them. My other main task was to attend, be involved in and vote at all board meetings.

Amsterdam

Part of the same team that I headed later. My main task was outreach to potential sponsors in a similar way.

Master Of Science - Ms, Applied Economics, Gpa: 4.0

MSc in Economics at the top business school in the Nordics and one of the leading schools in Europe. Exchange semester at the University.

Semester Abroad During Msc In Economics

During my stay abroad I mostly focused on Finance and programming-related courses.

Master Of Science - Ms, Public Administration: Economics And Governance, 8/10

My thesis on the effect of wage bargaining centralization and inequality on the economic resource curse (in particular the Dutch Disease).

Summa Cum Laude Ba, Economics, Gpa 3.94/4