Johannes Wasner
Experienced financial and economic analyst specializing in corporate debt markets, financial stability research, and quantitative analysis. Skilled in statistical modeling and market monitoring, with a strong record of communicating complex financial insights to senior stakeholders. Passionate about emerging markets and international finance, backed by academic achievements in development economics and volunteer experience in Bolivia. Multilingual in German, English, and Spanish, facilitating engagement with diverse global audiences.
Work History
Senior Research Associate
1 Year 10 Months- Delivered comprehensive analysis for pre-FOMC briefings to board of governors and senior leadership at Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.
- Analyzed corporate and private debt sectors to assess financial vulnerabilities and detect potential risks in credit markets.
- Authored comprehensive research notes and presentations that contributed to the federal reserve’s financial stability report.
Senior Statistical Analyst
1 Year 6 Months- Engineered forecasting model to drive property tax reform across 1,000 German municipalities.
- Executed model validation and parameter optimization in R to ensure reliability of analytical outcomes.
- Compiled and disseminated analytical findings through various reports and public communications, promoting informed public discourse.
Internship: Sustainability Consulting
3 Months- Analyzed water risk factors for plants on a global scale, contributing to increased awareness and understanding of sustainability challenges.
- Collaborated with corporate management to develop sustainability reporting initiatives, resulting in heightened focus on sustainable spending.
Internship: Political Affairs and Editing
2 Months- Advocated for and facilitated bipartisan legislation focused on alleviating global poverty by engaging proactively with Rhode Island's congressional representatives.
- Refined and standardized content of Borgen Project's magazine and blog articles to enhance overall writing standards and readability.
Education
Master of Science - Quantitative Economics
- Awarded Erich Schneider Price for Best Master Thesis
- Thesis: Nowcasting Cross Section Data
- 3.75 GPA
Bachelor of Arts - International Economics And Development
- Study Abroad: Santander, Spain, Erasmus Study Program
- Economic Development Club Member
- GPA: 3.53
Skills
Accomplishments
- Pioneered a sophisticated multiple imputation method, effectively addressing non-random missing data, reducing relative bias from 37% to 3%.
- Crafted clear and compelling messages for media outlets for Hamburg’s press conference on the property tax reform, ensuring accurate dissemination of information.
Certification
Corporate Credit Certificate, Fitch Learning - February 2026: Training focused on corporate credit analysis, financial statement assessment, creditworthiness evaluation, and loan covenant structuring.
Languages
Timeline
Senior Research Associate
Senior Statistical Analyst
Internship: Sustainability Consulting
Internship: Political Affairs and Editing
Christian Albrechts University of Kiel
University of Bayreuth
Awards
Erich Schneider Prize — Best master thesis, titled “Nowcasting Cross-Section Data”, June 2024, in recognition of its practical applicability, methodological innovation, and quality of presentation.