Claus Rasmus Hjort is a seasoned professional in payment process automation and quantitative analysis, currently serving as Head of Payment Process Automation and Chief Analyst at Banking Circle since February 2021. Prior experience includes roles as Senior Team Lead and Senior Analyst at Danske Bank, and Actuary/Analyst at Alm. Brand, where Claus conducted statistical analyses of insurance pricing. Earlier experience as a Quantitative Analyst at Danske Commodities involved enhancing trading strategies through quantitative analysis of gas markets. Claus's educational background includes a Master's degree in Mathematical Finance from Aarhus University, as well as individual courses in Math, Finance, and Computer Science at Columbia University and the University of California, Berkeley.