With 265 completed projects and a 4.9 rating, clients come back for one reason: analysis that holds up under real scrutiny — whether that's an investor's due diligence, a peer reviewer's red pen, or a risk committee's questions.
My core strength is rigorous economic and financial research — econometric analysis, risk assessment, and in-depth academic and professional reviews across a range of topics, from sovereign and country risk to social and policy research. I build analysis that's designed to hold up: clients bring me questions that need to survive scrutiny, whether that's an international investor weighing political and financial risk, or a research client needing publication-ready rigor.
I bring the same rigor to quantitative financial modeling — ROI models, pro-forma statements, portfolio optimization and risk models (VaR, Monte Carlo simulation), and market/volatility analysis including crypto markets. Models are stress-tested and transparent, built to survive scrutiny rather than just look polished.
Technical toolkit:
- Analysis: Econometrics, Quantitative Research, Financial & Risk Assessment
- Modeling: Monte Carlo Simulation, Scenario Analysis, Portfolio Optimization, KPI Tracking
- Tools: Advanced Excel (VBA/Macros), Stata, SPSS, Market Intelligence platforms
I maintain a 100% on-time delivery record and a "no-surprises" approach — clear communication throughout, and work that's ready to use the moment it lands in your inbox.
If you need research you can defend, or a model you can trust, let's talk about what you're building.
Economics
Financial Writing
Economic Analysis
Statics
Financial Modeling
Risk Management
Financial Analysis
Risk Analysis
Quantitative Analysis
Econometrics
Quantitative Finance
Financial Report
Data Analysis
AI Fact-Checking
AI Data Analytics
Microeconomics
Financial Variance Analysis
Corporate Finance
Wealth Management
Administrative Support
Aron B.
Nairobi, Kenya
$8/hr
4.9
59 jobs
I am an honors graduate in actuarial science. I am also a certified investment and financial analyst with over two years experience in these fields.
My skills are not limited to financial analysis, financial modelling, accounting, insurance, pension management, financial mathematics, research, probability& statistics, and content writing.
I am also very proficient in Excel and various referencing styles such as APA, Harvard, Chicago, etc.
If you have work that needs to be handle in any area within my specialization, don't hesitate to contact me. I assure you correct, precise, and unique contents.
Best regards,
Aron
Microsoft Excel
Financial Report
Financial Analysis
Financial Modeling
Financial Writing
Equity Research & Analysis
Stock Market
Company Research
Company Valuation
Google Sheets
SQL
Kennedy O.
Nairobi, Kenya
$25/hr
4.9
106 jobs
Welcome to my profile! I am Kennedy, a top-rated freelance writer and researcher with over 8 years of experience in creating high-quality content for various topics and niches.
Whether you need a business report, an SEO blog post, a cybersecurity article, academic research, or anything in between, I am your guy. I have a proven track record of satisfied clients who have praised my professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail. You can check out their feedback and samples of my work on my portfolio.
I am also well-versed in different formatting styles, such as APA, MLA, Harvard, and Chicago/Turabian. I am passionate about writing and researching, and I always strive to meet or exceed your expectations. Let’s chat and discuss your project. I am ready to start working on it as soon as possible.
Thank you for considering me!
Market Research
Academic Writing
Report Writing
Business Writing
Content Writing
Blog Writing
Summary Report
Data Annotation
Research Papers
Business Cases
Writing Critique
SEO Writing
Scientific Literature Review
Investor Overview
Topic Research
Video Annotation
Image Annotation
Data Labeling
VPN
Felix O.
Nairobi, Kenya
$20/hr
5.0
2 jobs
I am a Finance Research Analyst and MSc Finance Graduate and CFA Level 1 candidate with experience in investment research, financial analysis, market research, and analytical writing.
Currently, I work in Investment Research, where I analyze publicly listed companies, evaluate financial statements, review earnings reports and SEC filings, perform valuation analysis, and prepare institutional-style research reports. I also write market and sector analysis covering macroeconomic developments, industry trends, and investor sentiment.
I can help clients with:
• Investment research and equity analysis
• Market research and competitor analysis
• Financial statement analysis
• Financial modeling and valuation support
• Business research and industry reports
• Academic and finance-related research projects
• Data analysis using Excel, SPSS, STATA, and Python
• Professional report writing and presentation development
My background combines graduate-level finance training, real-world investment research experience, and strong analytical communication skills. I focus on delivering research that is accurate, well-structured, and actionable.
If you need high-quality financial or business research delivered professionally and on time, I would be glad to help.
Investment Research
Financial Analysis
Equity Research
Financial Modeling
Valuation
Market Research
Business Research
Economic Analysis
Report Writing
Research Paper Writing
Research Papers
Microsoft Excel
Data Analysis
IBM SPSS
Python
Joseph G.
Nakuru, Kenya
$10/hr
4.7
142 jobs
I am a Commercial Real Estate Data Operations and CRM specialist with experience supporting brokerage and investment teams with accurate, well-organized property data.
I help commercial real estate professionals maintain clean and reliable property databases by updating listings, managing CRM records, and ensuring property information is accurate across systems. My work supports brokers, analysts, and investment teams who rely on structured data for decision-making.
My experience includes managing property listings, updating lease and tenant records, uploading Offering Memorandums, correcting pricing data, and maintaining CRM accuracy. I also support property research by reviewing listings, comparing comparable properties, and organizing data used in investment and brokerage analysis.
Core Services
Commercial Real Estate Data & CRM Support
Property listing updates and maintenance
CRM data entry and cleanup
Lease and tenant data updates
Offering Memorandum uploads
Property pricing corrections
Data accuracy checks and validation
Property research and comparable analysis
Organizing data for brokerage and investment use
Web Research & Data Organization
Property and business research
Data collection and verification
Spreadsheet organization and cleanup
Structured data preparation for CRM systems
I am detail-oriented, reliable, and comfortable working independently with large datasets. My focus is always on accuracy, consistency, and delivering clean, usable data that supports business decisions.
I am open to long-term remote opportunities in commercial real estate operations, CRM management, and data support roles.
Market Research
Online Research
Google Docs
Data Mining
Data Scraping
Company Research
Email List
Data Entry
Lead Generation
List Building
Real Estate Investment Assistance
Commercial Building
Real Estate Listing
Real Estate Lead Generation
Customer Relationship Management
andrew L.
Nairobi, Kenya
$15/hr
4.9
235 jobs
I help businesses turn market research, competitive intelligence, and data into clear, actionable business decisions.
With 15 years of research experience, I've worked with individuals, businesses, and agencies across Finance, Real Estate, Product, Healthcare, Retail, Education, Construction, Consumer Goods, and Crypto, helping clients uncover opportunities, understand markets, analyze competitors, and make confident, evidence-based decisions.
𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐈 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏
✔ Market & Industry Research
•Market research and market analysis
•Market sizing: TAM, SAM, and SOM
•Market entry and market penetration research
•Industry structure and competitive landscapes
•Emerging markets and growth opportunities
•Industry and market trends
•Geographic and customer-segment analysis
•Product-market research
•Business opportunity assessment
✔ Competitive Intelligence
•Competitor identification and profiling
•Competitor benchmarking
•Product and feature comparisons
•Pricing research
•Competitive positioning
•Competitor website and digital analysis
•Company research
•SWOT and competitive landscape analysis
•Market share and positioning research
✔ Customer & Consumer Research
•Customer profiling
•Target-market research
•Customer needs and pain-point analysis
•Consumer behavior research
•Qualitative and quantitative research
•Customer review and sentiment analysis
•Survey research
•Voice-of-customer research
✔Web & Data Research
•Web research and information gathering
•Company and executive research
•Pricing and product research
•Public-source research
•Research database development
•Structured data collection
•Data cleaning and organization
•Fact-checking and source verification
•Large-scale research projects
✔YouTube & Content Research
•Identify trending topics
•Research audience interests
•Analyze competing channels and content
•Find credible sources and supporting facts
•Identify content gaps
•Research topics for video scripts
•Gather statistics, examples, and supporting evidence
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✅Tools & Platforms
Research & Intelligence: Google Search, Google Trends, Google Scholar, Similarweb, Semrush, Ahrefs, Crunchbase, LinkedIn, industry databases, company filings, and public records.
Data & Analysis: Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Airtable, Power BI, and Tableau.
AI-Assisted Research: ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, and other AI research tools.
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✅ NEED RESEARCH THAT LEADS TO A DECISION?
Whether you're:
Validating a business idea
Entering a new market
Sizing a market opportunity
Analyzing competitors
Researching customers
Investigating an industry
Evaluating pricing
Finding emerging trends
Building a research database
Or simply trying to understand a market you don't know well
I can help you find the evidence, make sense of it, and turn it into something you can act on.
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Sample Client Feedback
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"Andrew is a true professional. He delivered an excellent financial report on time. The report was detailed and well-formatted. Five stars!"
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"Andrew did a GREAT job on our research project, and he was also great at talking through the research he did for us. Looking forward to working with Andrew again! :)"
Please see the work history and portfolio for more details.
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🏆 Sample success:
Helped a fintech client research and enter a new market, establish the business in East Africa, and generate over $1 million in revenue.
Market Research
Market Analysis
Competitive Intelligence
Company Research
SEO Writing
Online Research
FinTech
Financial Writing
Business Plan Writing
Business Research
Consumer Segmentation
Audience Segmentation
Research & Strategy
Competitive Analysis
Competitor Research
Hospitality & Tourism
Go-to-Market Strategy
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