„Darko Kovačević began his professional career in 2006 at the National Bank of Serbia, where he progressed through different roles within the Banking Supervision and Financial Stability Departments. His career spans over two decades of experience in banking risk analysis and financial system oversight. Since 2015, he has been the General Manager for the Financial Stability Department, responsible for systemic risk assessment, macroprudential stress testing, and design of macroprudential instruments aimed at preserving financial stability. His work is distinguished by the calibration of various macroprudential instruments to address emerging challenges in a timely manner and by data-driven decision-making.

Darko Kovačević holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Belgrade, as well as a PhD in Mathematical Cybernetics from the University of Belgrade. His academic research focuses on quantitative finance, operational research, and machine learning. He has published several articles in leading international journals, supporting the professional work that he does with his academic insights as well as contributing to advancements in these fields.

With a multifaceted background, he possesses a deep understanding of financial system dynamics and regulatory practices, enabling him to implement strategies for managing systemic vulnerabilities. His technical expertise includes advanced data analysis and the application of machine learning techniques in finance."