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$50 hourly
- 4.9/5
- (34 jobs)
Experienced financial analyst (Deloitte; Rand Merchant Bank) who is new to the freelance scene. I have advanced modeling skills (Excel, VBA, Python) and a specialist background in project finance transactions within financial advisory firms, private equity, and senior lenders. I build financial models to support your: ✅ Project Finance Transaction ✅ Investment Valuation ✅ Investment Exit Planning & Strategy ✅ Commercial Bid Pricing ✅ Startup's Investor Pitching and Financing ✅ Financial Planning & Analysis The models will capture your business’ future seen through its financial accounts, offering you actionable, quantitative insights. Its structured calculations allow you to explore the impacts of different situations on your business outcomes. All designs are tailor-made in Excel, making them easy to use without special expertise. I look forward to working with you!

Quantitative Analysis
Dashboard
Sustainable Energy
Wind Energy
Solar Energy
Private Equity
Energy & Utilities
Visual Basic for Applications
Project Finance
Finance & Accounting
Forecasting
Financial Analysis
Valuation
Financial Modeling
$85 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (3 jobs)
I bring 15+ years of hands-on and management experience, across multiple digital marketing disciplines, industries and verticals. HERE'S HOW I CAN HELP YOU: ✅ Develop and execute digital marketing strategies ✅ Optimising customer and website funnels ✅ Setup and maintenance of Paid Media ✅ Paid media optimisation (Google Ads, YouTube Ads, Facebook/Instagram Ads, LinkedIn Ads) ✅ SEO off-site and on-site ✅ ROAS and ROMI and KPI optimisation ✅ Customer behavioural insights and funnel analysis ✅ Proven strategies to generate more sales and leads at lower media cost ✅ Drive ROI for both ROAS and ROMI aggressively HERE'S HOW I CAN HELP YOU IF YOU ARE AN AGENCY: ✅ Managing and nurturing clients (upselling and business dev) ✅ Ensuring projects run smoothly (P&L, budgets and resource management) ✅ Manage and extract the best out of your online marketing specialists ✅ Agile, a-sync and outcomes-focused 📜 CERTIFICATIONS📜 ✅ Google Analytics Individual Qualification ✅ Google Ads Certified ✅ Google Analytics 4 - Analytics Mania certified ✅ Google Tag Manager - Analytics Mania certified 👩‍💼CLIENT TYPES👩‍💼 Scale : Small, Medium & Large Businesses ranging from budgets of $300 to $200K+ per month Locations : UK & Ireland, United States and Australia Industries : Retail & E-commerce, B2B, Local, B2C services, Automobiles, SaaS, Travel, Healthcare, Finance, Information Technology, Industrial, Consumer Staples, Energy and Real Estate Clients and accounts I worked with recently include Russel & Bromley, All Beauty, Fragrance Direct, YouGarden, Momentum Multiply, King Price Insurance, Renault, Sun International and Makro ⭐ COMMENTS ABOUT ME⭐ “I've worked closely with Theunis on several projects and his paid media analysis is world-class. He has made me money; he has made my clients money. And he's a pleasure to work with" “I've worked closely with Theunis on several projects and his paid media analysis is world-class. He has made me money; he has made my clients money. And he's a pleasure to work with" – Johann Van Tonder CEO at AWA digital, a CRO Agency “Theunis have helped us to achieve a ROMI of 1:8,75. This means that for every dollar we spend with him on marketing and media he generated 8,75 dollars in return. Our board is very pleased by this result” – Pieter Katchelhoffer - Senior Marketing Manager for Linde Forklifts His no-nonsense approach to getting things done and their success in utilising SEO and Google Ads for lead-generation fully justify their reputation." – Dawid Botha - Managing Director of Fintech Company SDF Dienste ⭐ YOUR SUCCESS IS MY SUCCESS⭐ I look forward to hearing from you.

Quantitative Analysis
Qualitative Research
Conversion Rate Optimization
Google Tag Manager
Web Analytics
Google Analytics 4
SEO Audit
SEO Strategy
Facebook Advertising
Google Ads
Digital Marketing
Digital Strategy
Account Management
Digital Marketing Management
$70 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (17 jobs)
I am a seasoned freelance quantitative developer with over 5 years of professional Python development experience, specializing in automated trading and backtesting for the past 3 years. I bring a wealth of expertise in quantitative development, particularly with the powerful backtesting library, Vectorbtpro, hyperparameter optimization library Optuna and machine learning and neural networks centered around the ecosystem of Tensorflow. My primary skill set includes: - Programming Languages: Python - Data Manipulation: Pandas, Numpy, Numba - Backtesting Libraries: Vectorbtpro - Technical Analysis Libraries: Ta-lib, pandas-ta - Machine Learning and Optimization: Tensorflow, Scikit-learn, Autokeras, Optuna, Mlflow, Xgboost - Scripting: Pinescript - Databases: MySQL, SQLite, PostgreSQL - Web Development: Django, Flask, FastAPI - API Integrations: REST API, Websockets - Message Brokers: Redis Recently, my passion project has been building a backtesting and trading framework that aims to bridge the gap between backtesting and optimization with live trading, such that they operate seamlessly together, to ensure live trading is both as optimized as possible and runs as close to our backtests as possible. It leverages machine learning techniques such as hyperparameter optimization and cross-validation to optimize strategies and avails neural networks to integrate into your strategies, while using Vectorbtpro at its heart for backtesting. In addition, I am highly experienced in backend web development and can take any trading based system or idea from paper, to a competent, integrated trading system with all the feaures you might expect such as reporting, notifications, API integrations, etc. Together with my partner developer resources (through my agency Quantforge Software) I can also assist with frontend web, to bring the entire chain together if needed. By integrating advanced backtesting tools with machine learning, I provide robust and powerful solutions that optimize and prepare trading strategies for live trading. Thank you for taking the time to assess my profile. Feel free to reach out to discuss your project needs and how I can assist in achieving your trading objectives.

Quantitative Analysis
TensorFlow
Deep Learning
Neural Network
Machine Learning
Quantitative Finance
Forex Trading
Financial Trading
Cryptocurrency Trading
Trading Strategy
API
Trading Automation
Data Science
pandas
Python
$50 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (3 jobs)
I'm an Economist specializing in Sustainable Development and Environmental Resources. I have experience working with international finance institutions such as the UN, GEF, GIZ, and the IUCN. I have worked with governments and private institutions in a range of Southern African countries, including South Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, and Zambia. Whether you're looking for a simple yet insightful economic or cost-benefit analysis, or a more in depth resource valuation and commercialization strategy, I can help.

Quantitative Analysis
Scenario Planning
Project Planning
Business Cases
Solar Energy
Wind Energy
Sustainability
Forecasting
Modeling
Resource Allocation
Environment & Green Technology
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Qualitative Research
Economic Analysis
Feasibility Study
$40 hourly
- 4.9/5
- (57 jobs)
Biological statistician with 10 years experience working in SPSS, Statistica, R. I hold a PhD invasion biology, and currently I am a research scientist working at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. I have published in peer-reviewed journals, presented at national and international conferences, and I serve on several review panels for grant applications and manuscripts for publication several journals. I am skilled in all aspects of research including study design, research material, literature reviews, data analysis and interpretation and academic writing. I am fluent in both verbal and written English and I aim to provide quality services to all my clients and will treat all work with utmost confidentiality and integrity. I have worked on Upwork for 10 years as an academic statistician and academic editor and writer. I have designed posters, analysed data and written reports on clinical trials. I can assure you 100% and have a good track record for project completion.

Quantitative Analysis
Research & Strategy
Presentations
Research Methods
Data Entry
Research Paper Writing
Research Papers
Policy Writing
Data Analysis
Statistics
Grant Research & Prospect List
Research Proposals
Qualitative Research
$50 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (38 jobs)
Greetings! I am a data scientist who lives in the R & Shiny ‘Tidyverse’ and it is my mission to extract insight from your data and bring it to life in a clear and meaningful way for you and your customers. I am particularly interested in sentiment analysis and geo-spatial data science projects and draw upon a wide range of environmental and business project experience including demographic surveys, customer classifications, e-commerce data analysis, real-time fraud detection, text mining and telecommunications marketing. I have performed various regression, machine learning and clustering techniques in these roles and bring the results to the fore using the Shiny web framework. I have a wide range of quantitative and qualitative statistical analysis experience and also survey design, research project management, custom and legacy database management, stakeholder engagement and project reporting.

Quantitative Analysis
Data Cleaning
Scientific Writing
Scientific Research
Natural Language Processing
Data Science Consultation
Data Mining
R Shiny
Machine Learning Model
Data Science
Statistics
R
Data Visualization
SQL
$30 hourly
- 4.9/5
- (22 jobs)
I am data analyst with 5 years experience working with survey, census and clinical trial data. I specialize in data cleaning and analysis in any of the following software: R, Stata, SPSS and Excel (Advanced). I also assist with research and analysis planning. I have worked on several projects relating quantitative and qualitative research on adolescent’s health, and similar topics. I provide support on data analysis, specifically choosing the appropriate statistical methods as well as data visualization. Specialty: 1. Data management and visualization 2. Multivariate Analysis 2. Longitudinal Data Analysis 3. Report writing

Quantitative Analysis
Statistical Analysis
Econometrics
Data Science
Logistic Regression
Exploratory Data Analysis
Biostatistics
Observational Data Analysis
Data Analysis
Stata
Machine Learning
Data Cleaning
Microsoft Excel
R
$30 hourly
- 4.9/5
- (12 jobs)
I am a motivated data scientist with 3 years of experience in data science and 3 years of experience as an Internet Analyst. My expertise lies in problem-solving and building models that address complex challenges. I possess a strong skill set in machine learning, AI, programming (Python, SQL, Linux, DAX), communication, presentation, and creative thinking. Passionate about projects within the data science space, I particularly enjoy the analytical aspect of my work. I have acquired multiple certifications in cloud technology from leading providers such as Google, IBM, Microsoft, and AWS, ensuring that I am well-versed in various deployment and data management needs. Currently pursuing a master's degree in Data Science from UC Colorado Boulder. With certifications in Google, Microsoft, IBM, and AWS, covering areas such as Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Data Science, and Machine Learning and AI, I possess a comprehensive understanding of SaaS and PaaS offerings. Proficient in Python, SQL, DAX, and statistics, I have contributed to numerous impactful projects throughout my career. These include movie recommender systems utilizing hybrid approaches (content-based + collaborative filtering), land development prediction models, NLP Twitter sentiment analysis, battery storage/discharge optimization, and various other projects conducted in an academic setting. In addition to my expertise in Data Science and Python Development, I also can tutor as I am a learning assistant for EdX/2U assisting students in Fintech to understand complicated topics from basic Python programming, machine learning and AI to blockchain and implementation of smart contracts. I am highly proficient in web scraping small and medium websites using Scrapy. I have developed a fine-tuned system that efficiently searches for keywords, enabling me to gather valuable data from diverse online sources. I am eager to take on challenging projects in the fields of data science, data analytics, machine learning, AI, Python programming, and web scraping. With my strong technical skills, academic background, and diverse experience, I am well-prepared to deliver exceptional results. Thank you for considering my profile, and I look forward to collaborating with you on your upcoming projects.

Quantitative Analysis
Statistical Analysis
Agile Project Management
Data Analysis
Data Processing
Data Visualization
Python Script
Data Engineering
Data Mining
Streamlit
Data Science
TensorFlow
Python
Machine Learning
Microsoft Excel
$100 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Dynamic and accomplished actuarial specialist with a strong foundation in risk management and financial analysis. Armed with 8 years of experience in the insurance and financial services sector. I have consistently delivered robust actuarial solutions to optimize business outcomes. Proficient in leveraging advanced mathematical and statistical modeling techniques to analyze intricate data sets. My expertise extends to strategic pricing, loss reserving and financial engineering, risk modelling and survival analysis, data analysis and forecasting models.

Quantitative Analysis
Analytics
Quantitative Finance
Econometrics
Predictive Modeling
Economic Analysis
Risk Analysis
Financial Modeling
Excel Macros
Python
SQL
R
Statistical Analysis
Machine Learning
Data Analysis
$9 hourly
- 4.1/5
- (6 jobs)
I’m from Cape Town and hold a Bachelor of Commerce in Management Science from Stellenbosch University, with diverse experience in administration, analytics, marketing, and logistics. Having thrived in multicultural environments, I'm fluent in Afrikaans and English, with intermediate proficiency in Dutch, and I hold dual citizenship in South Africa and Italy. Currently, I’m working as a consultant for 2Collaborate, where I leverage my skills in data-driven problem-solving and operational support. Previously, I served as an Executive Assistant at McKinsey & Company in Poland and worked as a Junior Analyst at the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), focusing on financial analysis and crisis management for banks. I also have four years of experience as a social media manager on Upwork, where I developed and executed successful marketing strategies. I’m exploring new opportunities to utilize my skills, whether in corporate settings or creative projects. If you're looking for someone who can bring analytical insight, organizational expertise, and a multicultural perspective to your project, let’s connect! I'm always open to collaboration and conversation.

Quantitative Analysis
Copywriting
Data Entry
Email Copywriting
Logistics Management
Project Management
Linear Programming
English
Microsoft Excel
$50 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I started my journey a few years ago in research. I have always been passionate about research, brand and customer and user experience. Over the years I've immersed myself in everything from creative testing, sensory research and digital transformation by designing the ideal customer and user experience. Though I've worn many hats, each one has helped me understand how research empowers creativity and adds value to the world. - Experience working across mulit-country large scale projects - Expert in mixed-method research

Quantitative Analysis
Data Analysis
User Experience
Writing
Marketing Analytics
Customer Experience Research
Qualitative Research
$30 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (1 job)
I have a master’s degree in research psychology and 12+ years of practical research experience. I am skilled in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and can assist on any stage of a research project, or independently manage a project from start to finish.

Quantitative Analysis
Research Methods
Data Cleaning
Data Collection
Customer Experience
Journey Mapping
Customer Insight Analysis
Quantitative Research
Qualitative Research
Consumer Research
Market Research Interview
Data Analysis
Customer Experience Research
Online Research
Market Research
$25 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
As a seasoned Portfolio Analyst with over 7 years of experience in portfolio management services, I specialize in optimizing and managing multi-asset portfolios. My expertise lies in high-volume trading activities, asset allocation, and performance evaluation, ensuring client portfolios are strategically aligned with their financial goals. Oversaw 3 portfolios with a total Assets Under Management (AUM) of 5 billion ZAR (~$265m), ensuring optimal performance and alignment with client objectives. Key competencies include: - Portfolio Management: Collaborated with Portfolio Management Teams to execute portfolio changes, including rebalances and drawdowns, ensuring alignment with client objectives and market conditions. - Investment Analysis: Conducted in-depth analysis of financial data to support decision-making processes, leveraging advanced analytical skills to absorb and interpret large datasets. - Risk Management & Assessment: Reviewed and approved daily valuation and pricing files for derivative instruments, ensuring compliance with risk management frameworks and industry standards. - Quantitative Analysis: Applied quantitative methods to evaluate investment opportunities and optimize portfolio performance. - Asset Management: Liaised with Asset Managers and other investment service providers to facilitate seamless operations and enhance client satisfaction. - Bloomberg Terminal Expertise: Proficient in utilizing the Bloomberg Terminal for market research, data analysis, and monitoring financial instruments. Additional Competencies: Portfolio Construction & Optimization: - Multi-Asset and Index-Tracking (Quantitative) Performance Evaluation & Management: - In-depth analysis and reporting FX Dealing & Portfolio Rebalancing: - Managing cash inflows and outflows Technical Proficiencies: Advanced Systems: - Bloomberg, OpenBB, Eagle, FinSwitch, Refinitiv, SS&C Advent (Geneva), MSCI BarraOne, TradingView, Morningstar Programming & Data Management: - Python, Git, Linux OS, DBMS Additional strengths include: - Assisted in onboarding clients to new derivative contracts and products, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth transitions. - Demonstrated exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively engage with stakeholders and present complex financial concepts. - Proactive problem-solver who can manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and thrive in high-pressure environments. - Comprehensive understanding of the investment management industry, with hands-on experience guiding administration teams on portfolio instructions. - With a strong foundation in asset management, risk assessment, and quantitative finance, I bring a results-driven approach to every project. My ability to collaborate effectively with teams and leverage tools like the Bloomberg Terminal ensures I deliver value to clients and stakeholders. Let’s connect and explore how I can assist you in achieving your investment objectives!

Quantitative Analysis
Performance Management
Treasury Management
Asset Management
Bloomberg Terminal
Asset Allocation Analysis
Portfolio Management
Risk Analysis
Investment Portfolio Review
Financial Analysis
Data Analysis
$25 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
PERSONAL STATEMENT I am a self-motivated individual who is qualified as a Health Scientist currently pursuing an MSc in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. I am an experienced health researcher who conducted research. Knows: •STATA, R, JUPYTER NOTEBOOK and REDCap •Microsoft applications •Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis •Research Writing and Literature review

Quantitative Analysis
Literature Review
Research Protocols
Research Papers
Stata
Data Analysis
Critical Thinking Skills
Writing
Microsoft Access
$5 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Dedicated and driven individual with knack for clear communication and strong grasp of subject matter. Demonstrates excellent problem-solving abilities and patience. Incredible command of the English language Proficient in data capturing Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PPTX

Quantitative Analysis
Problem Solving
Time Management
Academic Editing
Copywriting
Proofreading
$8 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Finance professional with experience in academia, financial analysis, capital raising research and advisory.

Quantitative Analysis
Quantitative Research
Qualitative Research
Financial Modeling
Financial Analysis & Valuation
Financial Analysis
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