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Asja K.

Asja K.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Analyst @Bank of England | Data Science MSc | CFA Level 1 passed | Multiple scholarship winner | Best Performing BSc graduate

  • Education

    • MIOC

      2014 - 2018
      A*A*A* at A-Levels equivalent A*A*A*

      Drzavna matura (equivalent to A-Levels) :× Croatian - A*× English - A*× Mathematics - A*MIOC (Mathematics and Computer Science Education Centre) is a prestigious school in Croatia, where students between ages of 14 and 18 learn 13-15 subjects, with an emphasis on Mathematics and Computer Science. Attending MIOC has equipped me with numerical skills necessary for every field of employment.

    • University of Essex

      2018 - 2022
      Bachelor of Science Economics (Including Placement Year)

      First year result (2018/19): 92%Second year result (2019/20): 95%Third year (2020/21): Placement Year with Bank of England Final year (2021/22): 93%Highlights:× Department of Economics Prize for Best First Year Performance× Department of Economics Prize for Best Second Year Performance× Department of Economics Best Third Year Performance Prize× Best Undergraduate Dissertation Prize

    • Northeastern University

      2023 - 2025
      Master of Science - MS Data Science

      Part time MSc degree completed alongside my full time role at the Bank of England.London campus.

  • Experience

    • Mlinar

      Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
      Sales Assistant

      As a Sales Advisor in Mlinar, I was responsible for customer service, food preparation and working at the till. Working in this high pressure environment has taught me how to communicate with a wide range of personality types and ensure customer satisfaction. Since this was my first sales role, working in Mlinar has taught me basic sales skills and offered encouraging environment for developing them.

    • Enactus Essex

      Oct 2018 - Oct 2019
      Head of Presentations

      × achieved a 300% year-on-year increase in participation for a fundraising event I lead, by building and maintaining event website, doing SEO and website CRO× presented Enactus Essex projects at the Enactus UK Annual competition× led the team of 4 people× coached team members on presentingI am proud to say that, as a result of my coaching, Enactus Essex Presentations Team made it to top 8 teams (out of 60 nationwide).

    • University of Essex Students'​ Union

      Mar 2019 - Feb 2020
      Market Intelligence Assistant

      × designed and conducted over 100 face to face and online surveys× highly involved in qualitative and quantitative data analysis (developing my Excel skills to a high level)× produced 11 monthly reports and submitted them to the Market Intelligence Manager× planned the launch of YouShape, a new online tool, which increased survey participation by 40% QoQ× wrote the "Big Plan - Top 5" report, proposing solutions to students' top 5 concerns

    • The Weave

      Jun 2019 - Sept 2019
      Summer Intern

      × consulted local businesses on streamlining their supply chain and hedging against the US-China trade war× presented my research in front of a panel of 10 local entrepreneurs

    • Campus Capital

      Jan 2020 - Mar 2020
      Lead Student Venture Capitalist

      × selected as 1 of 4 students at my university (from 223 applicants) for Student VC programme, based on leadership potential and analytical ability× through active relationship building, persuaded 10 start-ups (increase of 165% QoQ) to apply for our seed funding × successfully sourced 2 deals worth £334,000, by networking with local start-up founders and evaluating their pitch decks

    • Bank of England

      Aug 2020 - Sept 2021
      Research Assistant

      × selected as 1 of 25 students nationwide (from 2550 applicants) for a 13 month Industrial Placement programme× led data analysis and visualisation for the evaluation of the Bank's Asset Purchase Programme, using Excel, R and Tableau× created mortgage lending indicator from scratch using R× conducted text analysis of conversations with journalists in R, and created a classification model to measure public opinion× assisted with data visualisation for the Financial Risks from Climate Change report (linked below)× volunteered to do career workshops with A-Level and BTEC students from underrepresented communities, received excellent feedback from the teachers× converted to a graduate analyst offer Tools: R | Tableau | Excel Show less

    • 180 Degrees Consulting

      Oct 2020 - Apr 2021
      Pro Bono Consultant

      180 Degrees Consulting is the world's largest consultancy for non-profits and socially conscious organisations.I held the role of a Consultant on a pro bono basis, alongside my full time internship at the Bank. I created SEO, brand and marketing strategies for a small refugee charity.× designed SEO strategy from scratch, resulting in 300% web traffic increase× oversaw and lead the client's successful Google Ads Grant application× created social media campaign, with each post receiving around 2000 views× grew follower base on Instagram by 33%, from 3000 to 4000 followers respectively Show less

    • Bank of England

      Sept 2022 - now
      Graduate Analyst

      2-year graduate scheme spent between Markets and Data & Statistics.Completed 3 rotations. 1) Data and Statistics Divisionx Statistical analysis of financial institutions' regulatory data submissions.2) Market Intelligence and Analysis Division x Built relationships with market contacts from financial institutions on buy side and sell side. Synthesised qualitative information with quantitative analysis to inform monetary and financial policy making. x Led research and production of internal reports on credit, bank equities, and US regional banks crisis.3) Monetary Policy Expectations Team x Qualitative and quantitative analysis of UK interest rates markets, feeding into the Monetary Policy Committee's decision. x Building relationships with contacts in money markets space. 4) Extracurricular activities: × Interviewer for Early Careers programmes (first year internships, penultimate year internships, and apprenticeships). Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • German Language C1 Exam - 80.5/100

      Goethe-Institut e.V.
      Oct 2021

    • CFA Level 1

      CFA Institute
      Nov 2023
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Asja K.
      Best Third Year Performance Department of Economics Jul 2022 In my final year (2021/22), I was awarded Economics Department Prize for Best Third Year Performance for achieving aggregate grade of 93%, and thus being the best performing student in my year group.
    • Awarded to Asja K.
      Undergraduate Dissertation Prize Department of Economics Jul 2022 Awarded each year for the submission of an undergraduate dissertation which demonstrates the most outstanding quality of research in Economics. I received a 94% score for my dissertation titled "Microfinance: An Effective Poverty Reduction Tool or an Oversold Illusion? Southeastern Europe Experience".
    • Awarded to Asja K.
      UK & US Business Scholarship 1st formations Jun 2022 I was 1 of only 2 UK candidates to win the grant. The selection was based on leadership potential, academic excellence, and aptitude for entrepreneurship.https://www.1stformations.co.uk/business-scholarship/
    • Awarded to Asja K.
      Santander Development Grant Santander UK May 2022 A development grant awarded to 50 university students in the UK.
    • Awarded to Asja K.
      The Black Heart Foundation Scholarship The Black Heart Foundation Jan 2022 I was awarded a highly competitive scholarship based on my academic achievements and leadership skills.
    • Awarded to Asja K.
      Best Second Year Performance Department of Economics July 1, 2020 In my second year (2019/20), I was awarded Economics Department Prize for Best Second Year Performance for achieving aggregate grade of 95%, and thus being the best performing student in my year group.
    • Awarded to Asja K.
      Big Essex Award - Gold University of Essex June 1, 2020 Big Essex Award is awarded to students who demonstrate their interests and skills by proactively engaging in activities outside their studies. I was awarded Gold Award for working two part-time jobs and volunteering in a social enterprise.
    • Awarded to Asja K.
      Best First Year Performance Department of Economics July 1, 2019 In my first year (2018/19), I was awarded Economics Department Prize for Best First Year Performance for achieving aggregate grade of 92%, and thus being the best performing student in my year group.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Charity Co-Founder

      Issued by TechLabs London on Dec 2020
      TechLabs LondonAssociated with Asja K.