Ivana Nikolic, Cqf
About Ivana Nikolic, Cqf
Ivana Nikolic is a Senior Quantitative Analyst currently working at UBS in London, England. She has a strong background in quantitative analysis, having held positions at various firms and earned multiple degrees in mathematics and computational mathematics.
Current Role at UBS
Ivana Nikolic currently serves as a Senior Quantitative Analyst at UBS, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on quantitative analysis and modeling, contributing to the firm's analytical capabilities. Additionally, she acts as an Internal Consultant and Tech Lead Quant Analyst, showcasing her expertise in quantitative methodologies. Her responsibilities include leading projects and providing insights that support decision-making processes within the organization.
Previous Experience in Quantitative Analysis
Prior to her current role, Ivana Nikolic worked at several organizations in quantitative analysis positions. She was a Quantitative Analyst at The Stars Group from 2017 to 2018, followed by a role as Senior Quantitative Analyst at Metric Gaming from 2019 to 2020. She also worked at Investec in ICIB Analytics, focusing on Credit Risk Modelling from 2018 to 2019. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in quantitative methods and statistical modeling.
Educational Background
Ivana Nikolic has a strong academic background in mathematics and computational analysis. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Ramapo College of New Jersey and a Master's degree in Computational Mathematics from the University of Greenwich. She further advanced her studies by obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computational Mathematics from the same institution. Additionally, she achieved CQF Level I and Level II certifications from the CQF Institute in 2020.
Leadership and Team Involvement
In her professional capacity, Ivana Nikolic demonstrates leadership by acting as the Recruit Team Lead for Quant Hub UK, GIC. This role involves overseeing talent acquisition efforts and guiding the recruitment process for quantitative analysts. She also serves as a Diversity & Inclusion Ambassador, promoting inclusive practices within the workplace, which reflects her commitment to fostering a diverse work environment.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Ivana Nikolic possesses strong technical skills in object-oriented design and programming, with proficiency in various analytical tools such as VS Code, Jupyter Notebook, RiskLab, Azure Lab, R Studio, GitLab, Jira, and PySpark. Her expertise extends to statistical modeling, particularly in the fields of sports analytics and fire safety engineering. These skills enable her to effectively analyze complex data sets and develop robust quantitative models.