Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
* I am an macroeconomist and monetary expert with over 10 years of experience as a Policy Advisor, Researcher, project manager and Editor. * Extensive knowledge of monetary policy, monetary and payments systems, macroeconomic analysis, financial stability, the banking sector, bank regulation, international trade, FX and capital flows. * A professional with an inquisitive mind, I can familiarise myself with new topics in no time and detect risk and challenges for policy and business. Conceptual thinker with an eye for numerical detail and a passion for speaking and writing about the intersection of financial markets and the real economy. * Skilled in writing concise and to-the-point policy advice under time pressure and in more in-depth research reports based on data-analysis. I enjoy communicating about economics to broad audiences and media. * I have a strong academic background in economics, with a degree from the University of Amsterdam, and I attended various economic and econometric courses at top universities and institutions. * Passionate about economics, investment, geo-politics, writing, competitive cycling, travelling, and movies.
In the National Accounts department, I oversee a team of six specialists who are responsible for producing GDP indicators on consumption and international trade in goods and services. I manage projects aimed at improving the accuracy and efficiency of data production. I am also responsible for the Tourism Accounts.
Supervision of mortgage market and payments markets (PSD2). Policy dialogue with government and industry associations about islamic finance and climate risks for (prospective) home owners. Research into the pros, cons and challenges of the digital euro/CBDC from a consumer perspective.
Beside my full time job, I gave lectures in general economics (micro- and macroeconomics and international trade and finance).
- Taking care of my parents - part-time work as an editor for Business Insider and lecturer at TIO University of Applied Sciences - Studying CFA