MICHAEL BADU

As a Business Control Analyst at Deel Inc., I build controls for revenue streams, mitigate losses, and ensure recurring monthly revenues exceeding $5 million. I develop financial models, analyze cost data, and collaborate with the product team to provide key business insights and assist in budgeting and forecasting.

As a Writing Journal Fellow for Business Today, I wrote weekly pieces on timely business issues and conducted interviews with executives, contributing to the magazine's content.

In my role as Revenue Manager at Jumia Group, I enhanced profitability by developing and monetizing platforms, driving cost-efficient actions, and strategically positioning Jumia Ghana competitively in the market. I worked closely with pricing analysts to optimize revenue streams.

As an Investment Analyst at V8 Capital Partners, I led an accelerator program investing in early-stage startups across Africa. I managed contractual processes with partners and created investment materials to raise equity for the firm's commercialization.

During my internship as a Trading Analyst at HSBC Bank, I supported traders in executing trades by analyzing financial data and assisted in preparing client accounts to ensure all documentation was completed.

As a Master Data Specialist Trainee at AB-InBev, I provided first-line support for stakeholders, assisted in vendor validation and onboarding, and analyzed key business data to inform decision-making.

As a Data and Decisions Teaching Assistant, I provided targeted coaching to over 300 students in Python programming and data analysis, managed online learning platform updates, and facilitated session guide changes.

In my role as a Technology Intern at Ostec IT Limited, I assisted engineers in troubleshooting client data centers and provided technical support while coordinating project risk identification and mitigation.

As a Closed-End Funds Intern, I assisted in preparing company accounts and payment instructions to banks while providing insights on potential investment opportunities in Ghana and the West African sub-region.

Grade: Upper Second-Class Honours

Completed a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computing, focusing on various aspects of computing and technology. Achieved Upper Second-Class Honours.