Julia R.

Julia R. has a diverse work experience spanning several years. Their most recent role was at KfW IPEX-Bank, where they worked as an Assistant Vice President in the Origination & Structuring department for Energy Finance. Prior to this, they held positions as an Associate in both Origination & Structuring and Execution & Portfolio Management in the same department. Julia started their career at KfW IPEX-Bank as a Graduate Trainee in International Project and Export Finance.

Before joining KfW IPEX-Bank, Julia worked as a Research Associate at Hertie School of Governance, specializing in Power System Modelling. Prior to that, they gained experience at the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH as a Young Professional in both FinanCC - Financing Mechanisms for Low-Carbon Development and Financial Sector Development.

Julia also has experience as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Max Planck Institute for Research on Collective Goods, focusing on Behavioral Economics. Additionally, they worked as an Analyst in the Financial Policies, Planning and Decision Support Unit, and as a Carlo Schmid Fellow in the Executive Directors Office for Germany at the Inter-American Development Bank.

Earlier in their career, Julia worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Tübingen and as an Intern in Development Finance at KfW Development Bank.

Overall, Julia R. has a strong background in finance and energy finance, with additional expertise in power system modelling, low-carbon development, and behavioral economics.

Julia R. began their education by completing their AS Levels at Hutton Church of England Grammar School and Sixth Form from 2006 to 2007. Julia then pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in International Economics at the University of Tübingen from 2010 to 2014. In 2012 and 2013, they also studied International Economics and Latin American Studies at Universidad de Los Andes. Following their undergraduate studies, Julia went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Master in Public Policy from Hertie School between 2016 and 2019. Additionally, in 2015 and 2016, they obtained a Certificate in Corporate Finance from Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies.