Sofia Priazhkina, Ph.D.

Experience

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  Indiana University Bloomington

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2016

  E201 Intro to Microeconomics, full teaching responsibilities E370 Statistical Analysis for Business and Economics, full teaching responsibilitiesE303 Survey of International Economics, full teaching responsibilitiesE305 Money and Banking, full teaching responsibilities E201 Intro to Microeconomics E370 Statistical Analysis for Business and Economics

  • Associate Instructor

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2016

  • Graduate Assistant

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
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  Indiana University Kelley School of Business

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2015

  Associate Instructor

  F335 Security Trading and Market Making, full teaching responsibilities

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  Bank of Canada

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2024

  1. Led Key Projects on the Impact of Potential CBDC on the Canadian Financial SystemLeadership in Strategic Projects and Policy Development- Advised senior management on financial stability, profitability, and growth strategies for large Canadian banks under various CBDC adoption scenarios- Conducted macroeconomic stress testing, forecasting, and behavioral modeling to assess CBDC's effects- Developed policy frameworks and recommendations on Basel III ratios, financial market dynamics, and CBDC onboarding strategies- Supervised and mentored research assistants in data analysis and forecasting, fostering skill development and teamwork- Engaged with Ph.D. economists across three departments to provide inputs into the project and make design/code adjustments- Advanced key Bank's financial stability models, developed additional behavioral model on the impact of CBDC on bank runs - Engaged stakeholders, including IT, technical specialists, and public relations team, to build infrastructure and drive project successStakeholder Engagement and External Relations- Presented findings to Canadian Federal Government and Financial Regulatory Agencies, incorporating feedback into actionable strategies.- Represented the Bank in international economic conferences, collaborating with central banks worldwide and contributing to global CBDC development.- Organized a successful conference on payment networks and crypto-assets, showcasing leadership in driving innovation discussions.2. Driving Innovation and Research Excellence- Conducted two pioneering projects applying quantum computing to economic modeling, showcasing ability to integrate emerging technologies.- Supervised research on the microstructure of cryptocurrency exchanges, delivering insights to inform regulatory community.- Produced publishable research, presented at key conferences, and actively engaged in global economic communities to drive policy impact. Exibir menos 1. Developed Advanced Economic Models for Banking Strategy and Financial Stability- Designed and implemented a key Bank of Canada economic model predicting the strategic behavior of banks under varying macroeconomic conditions- Conducted theoretical framework, coding, data management, and statistical estimation for the model- Applied the model to perform regulatory stress tests, analyzing scenarios provided by the Bank of Canada, OSFI, and the IMF- Maintained and enhanced other key financial stability models, ensuring their alignment with evolving economic dynamics and policy needs (monetary policy decisions, Basel III reforms, market fluctuations)- Engaged with IT, HPC specialists, and data providers to enhance the stress testing framework 2. Research and Thought Leadership- Conducted in-depth research on topics related to financial stability, monetary policy intermediation and banking regulation, presenting findings at national and international conferences- Published insights and actively engaged with the global economic community to advance knowledge in financial stability modeling3. Event Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement- Organized two Financial Stability conferences featuring prominent central bank representatives and academic speakers- Fostered collaboration and knowledge exchange between central banks, policymakers, and academia to address emerging financial stability challenges Exibir menos

  • Principal Researcher

    Jun 2023 - Jan 2024

  • Senior Economist

    Jan 2016 - Jun 2023