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Nadezhda Turubayeva

@nadezhdaturubayeva

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Quantitative finance researcher skilled in econometrics, portfolio optimization, and policy analysis.

Italy

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What I'm looking for

I seek a quantitative role applying econometrics and portfolio analytics in collaborative teams that value rigorous, policy-relevant or investment-driven research.

I am a quantitative finance professional with strong academic credentials and hands-on experience in econometric modelling, portfolio optimization, and policy analysis. I combine rigorous statistical methods with practical financial modeling to generate actionable insights.

During my master's and undergraduate studies I led team projects using Bloomberg Terminal, implemented Markowitz and factor models in R, and achieved an 18% portfolio return in a collaborative equity strategy. I graduated as Valedictorian with top grades and completed an Erasmus exchange with top-1% cohort performance.

In my roles at the National Bank of Kazakhstan I built VAR/SVAR models in R, EViews, and Python to quantify exchange rate pass-through, designed a composite welfare index using PCA, and presented findings adopted in Ministry of Economics discussions. I also authored research papers and delivered analytical reports to senior policymakers.

I am detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and experienced communicating complex quantitative results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. I seek opportunities where I can apply econometric expertise and portfolio analytics to inform investment decisions or public policy.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Research Assistant Intern

Current

National Bank of Kazakhstan

Sep 2025 - Present (6 months)

Built VAR/SVAR econometric models in R, EViews, and Python to quantify exchange rate pass-through to inflation using 20+ years of macrodata and developed policy recommendations adopted in Ministry discussions.

Econometrics VARs R Python EViews Time Series Analysis Data Analysis Policy Research

Monetary Policy Intern

National Bank of Kazakhstan

Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 (2 months)

Authored 2 research papers and 5 analytical reports on inflation transmission using 20+ years of data; synthesized results into decision-ready insights presented to the Central Bank Governor and used by the Ministry of Economics.

Inflation Analysis Report Writing Stata R Data Visualization Economic Research EViews

Communications & Strategy Intern

Diplomacy Festival

Sep 2022 - Nov 2022 (2 months)

Developed and executed a social media strategy that increased audience engagement by 15% and researched and drafted 15 diplomatic profiles used in briefing materials for senior officials.

Social Media Strategy Content Creation Research PowerPoint Strategic Planning

Business Strategy Consultant

Vertical Farming Startup

Jan 2020 - Apr 2020 (3 months)

Led competitive and financial analyses (SWOT, market sizing, pricing) and produced a data-driven business plan with revenue projections and strategic recommendations presented to founders and faculty.

Financial Modeling Market Sizing SWOT Pricing Strategy Excel Business Planning Presentation strategic analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Università degli Studi di Milano

Master of Science, Quantitative Finance and Economics

2024 -

Grade: 29.6/30

Activities and societies: Collaborated on diversified equity portfolio using Bloomberg and asset-pricing models; built Excel and R models for portfolio optimization and regression analysis.

Master of Science in Quantitative Finance and Economics with coursework in financial economics, econometrics for finance, portfolio management, and statistical methods; completed team projects on portfolio construction and implemented optimization models in R.

University of Rome Tor Vergata

Bachelor of Arts, Global Governance (Economics and Philosophy)

2021 - 2024

Grade: 110/110 cum laude

Activities and societies: Valedictorian; authored thesis on monetary policy and inflation control.

Bachelor of Arts in Global Governance (Economics and Philosophy); graduated cum laude and served as valedictorian with a thesis on interest rate limitations in inflation control.

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

Exchange Program, Economics

2023 - 2024

Activities and societies: Led team analyses of the Amazon–iRobot merger and Microsoft Teams antitrust case; ranked in top 1% of cohort.

Erasmus exchange at the Faculty of Economics and Business with relevant coursework in industrial organization and team analyses of major merger and antitrust cases.