The expert is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the economic and financial sectors, actively contributing to both local and international initiatives. With a Master’s degree in International Economics and having passed Level I of the CFA program, the expert has collaborated with prestigious organizations including KfW - German Government Development Bank, KBC Bank, Economic Department of the American Embassy, the United Nations Development Program, EU projects, and the International Monetary Fund.

Specializing in Monitoring & Evaluation, Institutional Development & Capacity Building, SME & Private Sector Development, Finance & Accounting, and Risk Management, the expert demonstrates extensive knowledge of the full project cycle in both private and public sectors. The expert excels in project identification, due diligence, negotiations, structuring, approval, and thorough monitoring and evaluation.

Throughout a multifaceted career, the expert has taken on key roles that involve initiating strategic dialogues with government and international bodies, steering projects on a defined strategy, and facilitating cross-functional collaborations. Demonstrated proficiency in managing financial, SME, and risk management projects is evidenced by a portfolio of successful engagements, such as the development of financial instruments in Serbia while acting in advisory roles to key stakeholders.

Technical expertise of the expert includes broad analytical, reporting, and writing skills, including financial analysis, corporate finance, credit risk assessment, and macroeconomic analysis. The expert’s professional capabilities are complemented by strong interpersonal skills that have enhanced relationships with a diverse array of partners such as government agencies, international financial organizations, banks, corporates, and consultancy firms.

In previous roles, including as a Financial Sector Project Coordinator at KfW and a Senior Financial Analyst at KBC Banka, the expert led critical initiatives. These initiatives involved rigorous analysis and reporting duties, such as the execution of a EUR 50 million syndicated loan for the largest agribusiness conglomerate in Serbia. Competent in both written and spoken English and possessing a foundational understanding of German, the expert is well-equipped for international assignments.