Branka Matyska - Researcher Assistant, Economic Policy & Research Department

Q: Where is Branka based?

Branka is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands .

Q: What languages does Branka speak?

Branka speaks the following languages: Czech (Advanced), English (Advanced), Serbian (Intermediate), French (Elementary), Dutch (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Branka have?

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.

Q: What is Branka's latest experience?

Branka's most recent position is Researcher Assistant, Economic Policy & Research Department at De Nederlandsche Bank .

Q: What companies has Branka worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Branka has worked for De Nederlandsche Bank and Paris School of Economics .

Q: Which industries is Branka most experienced in?

Branka is most experienced in industries like Education , Banking and Finance , and Government and Public Administration .

Q: Which business areas is Branka most experienced in?

Branka is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development (R&D) , Finance , and Strategy and Planning .

Q: What is Branka's education?

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 .

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Experience

Sep 2023 - Aug 2024

1 year

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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.

Mar 2021 - Jun 2022

1 year 4 months

Paris, France

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.

Sep 2016 - Oct 2017

1 year 2 months

Leuven, Belgium

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.

Sep 2016 - Nov 2016

3 months

Belgium

Young Researcher

National Bank of Belgium

Conducted financial risk forecast in close collaboration with the supervision team.

Sep 2015 - Aug 2016

1 year

Prague, Czech Republic

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.

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Education (3.5 years), Banking and Finance (2.5 years), and Government and Administration (1 year).

Education

Banking and Finance

Government and Administration

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Research and Development (4.5 years), Finance (2.5 years), and Strategy (1 year).

Research and Development

Finance

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.

Languages

Czech

Advanced

English

Advanced

Serbian

Intermediate

French

Elementary

Dutch

Elementary

Education

Oct 2014 - Jun 2021

Charles University – CERGE

Economics and Econometrics · Economics and Econometrics · Prague, Czech Republic

Oct 2011 - Jun 2013

Charles University – CERGE

Economics · Economics · Prague, Czech Republic

Oct 2010 - Jun 2014

University of Novi Sad

Applied Mathematics · Applied Mathematics · Novi Sad, Serbia

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Created

December 2025

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Where is Branka based?

Branka is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

What languages does Branka speak?

Branka speaks the following languages: Czech (Advanced), English (Advanced), Serbian (Intermediate), French (Elementary), Dutch (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Branka have?

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.

What roles would Branka be best suited for?

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.

What is Branka's latest experience?

Branka's most recent position is Researcher Assistant, Economic Policy & Research Department at De Nederlandsche Bank.

What companies has Branka worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Branka has worked for De Nederlandsche Bank and Paris School of Economics.

Which industries is Branka most experienced in?

Branka is most experienced in industries like Education, Banking and Finance, and Government and Public Administration.

Which business areas is Branka most experienced in?

Branka is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development (R&D), Finance, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Branka's education?

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.

What is the availability of Branka?

Branka is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Branka?

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