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Annie Belizaire

@anniebelizaire

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Economist | CQF | Expert in Sovereign Risk, Forecasting & Policy | Bilingual EN/FR | 15+ yrs exp.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking roles in country risk, sovereign credit, financial risk, or data analysis where I can apply my expertise in credit modeling, forecasting, and economic research. Open to analyst or quantitative research roles that leverage my background in public finance, policy, and Python-based modeling.

I am a trilingual economist and risk analyst with over 12 years of experience in sovereign credit risk, public finance, and international economic policy. I’ve held roles with Export Development Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and the Government of Haiti, and collaborated with organizations such as the World Bank, UNDP, UNESCO, and ECLAC. I specialize in macro-financial monitoring, political and economic forecasting, and evaluating credit risk models (PD/LGD).

My technical profile includes Python programming, machine learning (LSTM), and time series forecasting, supported by the Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF), which I completed with a final project score of 98%. I also hold a Certificate in Sovereign and Country Risk from Fitch Learning and have contributed to international research on development economics, governance, and institutional performance.

Having lived across Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and North America, I bring a global perspective and a unique blend of policy insight and quantitative expertise to help governments, development institutions, and investors navigate complex risk environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Policy Analyst

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Dec 2023 - May 2024 (5 months)

Prepared strategic briefs and dashboards for CIPO’s CEO and international engagement team, supporting bilateral and multilateral dialogues. Built a centralized database of global partnerships and visualized CIPO’s international presence for strategic planning.

Policy Analysis Strategic Briefing Data Management Data Visualization International Relations Stakeholder Engagement

Country Risk Analyst – Africa & MENA

Export Development Canada

Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years)

Evaluated sovereign credit risk across over 10 countries by reviewing PD and LGD model outputs and providing expert judgment for risk ratings. Participated in Rating Evaluation Committees to validate and adjust model results based on geopolitical, macroeconomic, and institutional factors, and monitored country-level vulnerabilities with potential systemic implications.

Sovereign Credit Risk PD LGD Evaluation Risk Governance Macroeconomic Analysis Geopolitical Analysis Credit Review Risk Monitoring

Economist

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Jul 2017 - Dec 2020 (3 years 5 months)

Conducted research on trade and macroeconomic policy issues involving key partners such as the U.S., Brazil, and Singapore. Evaluated potential risks to Canadian agriculture from major U.S. policy shifts and trade negotiations, and supported environmental scanning and strategic foresight initiatives.

Economic Research Trade Policy Macroeconomic Policy Risk Evaluation Strategic Foresight Policy Analysis

Economic Advisor

Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Apr 2014 - Jun 2014 (2 months)

Collaborated with donors and partners on business environment reforms to improve the economic climate. This involved working with various stakeholders to identify and implement necessary changes.

Business Environment Reform Stakeholder Collaboration Donor Relations Economic Development Policy Implementation Project Coordination economic development

Economic Advisor to the Minister

Ministry of Economy and Finance

Nov 2013 - Mar 2014 (4 months)

Advised the Minister on fiscal strategy, economic reform priorities, and development planning. Engaged with international financial institutions (IMF, World Bank, IDB) on program alignment and macroeconomic policy, and coordinated diplomatic and technical missions.

Fiscal Strategy Development Planning Macroeconomic Policy International Financial Institutions Diplomatic Coordination Economic Reforms