Melsen Babe

Background

About Melsen Babe

I am a political economist and experienced research, policy, data analytics, and communications professional who produces cutting-edge thought leadership and executes a spectrum of projects. Currently in a cross-functional role at the Government of Canada and a PhD Candidate at the Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA), where my work focuses on central banking, international political economy of money and finance, global economic and financial governance, global macro and financial markets, macroeconomic policy and cooperation, FinTech, macroprudential regulation, and trade. Additional specialties include sovereign, country, and economic risk across developed economies and emerging markets, international relations, geopolitics, commodities (particularly energy and metals), and ESG. Strong critical thinker and problem solver, capable of prioritizing and delivering high quality outputs under tight deadlines. Passionate about curating and customizing vast amounts of research and data, and turning them into useful and valuable insights. Equipped with a strong research and business skillset, as well as an entrepreneurial mindset, I bring a diverse set of experiences and perspectives to teams.