1997 – 2002
economics at the Technical University of Dresden with a focus on International Economics, Managerial Economics and Econometrics.

2002 – 2007
PhD from the University of Konstanz in International Economics, doctoral program "Quantitative Economics and Finance"
Research assistant at the Chair of Economic Theory in Konstanz (2002–2004) and at the Chair of International Economics in Giessen (2004–2007)

2007 – 2009
Deloitte & Touche

2009 – 2011
German Council of Economic Experts

2011 – 2015
Secretary General of the German Council of Economic Experts

2015 – 2016
Directorate General Financial Stability

since 1 August 2016
Director General Financial Stability