Marius E.

Passionate about leveraging data and economic insights to drive strategic decision-making, I bring almost ten years of experience in economics, finance, and data analysis to help clients achieve their goals. As a Top Rated Plus freelancer on Upwork with a 100% Job Success Score, I deliver high-quality work that consistently exceeds client expectations. My ranking among the top 3% of performers reflects a commitment to excellence and results-driven performance. I hold a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Helsinki and a Bachelor's degree in Econometrics. My specialized studies in behavioral economics at Erasmus University Rotterdam provide me with a unique perspective on economics and tackling complex projects. 🔍 Research Expertise Economic Research: ✅ Developed health economics models and authored accompanying white papers and a journal article. ✅ Worked as a research assistant for professors at Harvard and Penn State. ✅ Assisted a senior researcher at the Hong Kong Finance Ministry. ✅ Assisted graduate students with dissertations and reviewed research papers on macroeconomic trends and investment environments. Market Research: ✅ Prepared case studies, pitch decks, and competitor analyses for various clients across different industries. ✅ Conducted M&A research, contributing to global expansion strategies for multinational corporations. ✅ Analyzed mergers and acquisitions to provide actionable insights that informed executive decision-making. 🏦 Financial Analysis ✅ Managed over €50 million in development costs at OP, Finland's largest commercial bank, overseeing tracking and forecasting of costs and reporting directly to management. ✅ Built financial models, including three-statement models and DCF valuation analyses. ✅ Raised capital for a trading firm, facilitating their financial growth and market expansion. ✅ Developed a financial analysis tool for a hedge fund, enhancing their investment decision-making processes. ✅ Collaborated with investment firms, hedge funds, and trading companies to support strategic decisions. 📈 Data Analysis Data Visualization: 📊 Automated data processes and visualized data for a Swedish non-profit, standardizing their reporting to clients. 📈 Built a dynamic Brand Health Dashboard for a medical device manufacturer in Japan, automating data processing, specifying key performance indicators, and delivering actionable insights. Data Analysis: 🤖 Worked with an AI/ML team to integrate behavioral insights into a health app, enhancing user experience through data-driven improvements. 📚 Collaborated with a Harvard professor to analyze Fannie Mae mortgage data, using SQL to pull and manipulate data samples for research purposes. 🔧 Analyzed sensor data from power plants in South Africa to predict failures and optimize operations, utilizing MS SQL to access and combine data from multiple sources. 🔧 Technical Skills 📊 Spreadsheets: Excel, Google Sheets 📈 Data Visualization: Power BI, Tableau 📐 Programming & Statistical Tools: Python, R-Studio, Stata 🗄️ Databases: SQL 🌐 Language Proficiency 🇫🇮 Finnish (Native) 🇬🇧 English (Fluent) 🇸🇪 Swedish (Proficient) My multilingual abilities allow me to effectively collaborate with clients in diverse international settings.