Oliver Braun
@oliverbraun
Finance and strategy professional combining AI, ESG, and digital product delivery.
What I'm looking for
I’m a finance and strategy professional with 8+ years across financial markets, digital product development, and sustainability-driven business. I’m currently completing an MBA at the University of Stavanger while building hands-on expertise in AI prototyping, agentic AI, and no-code data science.
I translate complex frameworks into executable plans and lead cross-functional work from concept to MVP, delivering measurable outcomes in both startups and corporate settings. Recently, I built an MVP for a digital ESG platform for SMEs using agentic AI and advanced prompt engineering, applying BMC, UVP, and ADKAR alongside ESG standards (GRI, SASB, TCFD). Earlier roles include managing BRL 1.5 MM event finances, supporting investment portfolio performance for 80 clients with NPS 90+, and advising strategic transformation initiatives—strengthening data-driven decision-making and compliance-aligned execution.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Angel Investor
Surf'sUp Club
Sep 2018 - Present (7 years 9 months)
Angel invested in Brazil’s first surfboard rental club, scaling operations to 80+ locations nationwide. Grew board rentals by 150% in the first year through strategic marketing and operational improvements, reaching break-even within 24 months.
AI Strategy & Sustainability Intern
Zustain
Sep 2025 - Dec 2025 (3 months)
Built an MVP for a digital ESG platform for SMEs using agentic AI and advanced prompt engineering. Used BMC, UVP, and ADKAR alongside GRI, SASB, and TCFD to shape market research, product strategy, pricing, and financial viability modeling.
Business Strategy Consultant
UiS Aerospace
Sep 2024 - May 2025 (8 months)
Advised on strategic transformation initiatives for a student aerospace organization, focusing on financial direction and business strategy. Led transition to SAF-T compliance standards and supported data-driven decision-making aligned with the long-term strategy.
CFO, ARVO Festival
ARVO Festival
Sep 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 4 months)
Managed event finances with budgets of BRL 1.5MM (about USD 300K) and reduced payment processing time by 25% through streamlined workflows. Produced investor relations reports that helped secure BRL 500K (about USD 100K) in funding while maintaining stakeholder confidence.
Financial Advisor
SYM Investments (XP Investimentos)
Sep 2018 - Aug 2022 (3 years 11 months)
Managed investment portfolios averaging BRL 200K (~USD 40K) for 80 clients, delivering NPS 90+ through tailored, data-driven strategies. Applied hedging using put options for risk mitigation and contributed to positioning the office among the top 20 XP Investimentos branches in Brazil.
Corporate Banking Intern
Bradesco Corporate Bank
Sep 2015 - Sep 2018 (3 years)
Supported large corporate clients with revenues of BRL 500MM+ (~USD 100MM+), specializing in real estate, infrastructure, and oil & gas. Delivered in-depth financial analyses for structured credit processes, including the Car Wash Operation, contributing to decision-making for credit approvals.
Education
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University of Stavanger
Master of Business Administration, Management (Organization and Leadership)
2024 -
MBA in Management (Organization and Leadership), full-time and 100% English. Thesis: how AI is reshaping startup advisory.
Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP)
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
2015 - 2017
BA in Economics with partial coursework. Complementary studies were also completed at Insper (2011–2014).
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