Krzysztof Brania
About Krzysztof Brania
Krzysztof Brania is a Data Scientist with a strong background in financial mathematics and econometrics. He has held various roles in quantitative analysis and risk modeling at institutions such as HSBC, UBS, and OANDA, and currently serves as a Research and Teaching Assistant at AGH University of Science and Technology.
Work at OANDA
Krzysztof Brania currently serves as a Data Scientist at OANDA, a position he has held since 2020. He is a member of the Financial Risk Team, where he contributes to risk management and analysis. His role involves applying various modeling techniques and leveraging his expertise in programming languages and technologies to enhance the company's analytical capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Krzysztof Brania has a robust educational background in fields related to data science and finance. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Technology and Econometrics from AGH University of Science and Technology from 2008 to 2011. He furthered his studies at Uniwersytet Jagielloński w Krakowie, obtaining a Master of Science in Financial Mathematics between 2011 and 2014. He also holds a Master’s degree in Management from AGH University of Science and Technology, achieved during the same period. Additionally, he completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Valuation and Risk at Middlesex University in 2016.
Background in Financial Services
Krzysztof Brania has extensive experience in the financial services sector. He worked at HSBC Global Banking and Markets as a Quantitative Analyst from 2015 to 2018 and later as a Specialist Quantitative Analyst for 11 months. He then transitioned to UBS, where he served as an Associate Director specializing in Risk Modelling and Analytics from 2018 to 2020. His earlier experience includes a role as a Futures Trader at OSTC Ltd. from 2013 to 2015 and an internship at Bank Zachodni WBK S.A. in 2011.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Krzysztof Brania possesses expertise in a variety of programming languages and technologies, including R, SQL, C++, VBA, and Python. His specialization encompasses a range of modeling techniques such as stochastic models, econometrics, statistics, time series forecasting, and machine learning. This diverse skill set enables him to effectively analyze data and contribute to advanced risk management strategies.
Academic Contributions
Since 2020, Krzysztof Brania has been working as a Research and Teaching Assistant at AGH University of Science and Technology. In this role, he engages in academic activities that support the educational development of students in the fields of data science and finance. His involvement in academia complements his professional experience and enhances his contributions to the field.