How are Toptal Financial Markets experts different?

At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our Financial Markets experts to ensure we only match you with talent of the highest caliber. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut. You’ll work with finance experts (never generalized recruiters or HR reps) to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics. The end result: expert vetted talent from our network, custom matched to fit your business needs.

Can I hire Financial Markets experts in less than 48 hours through Toptal?

Depending on availability and how fast you can progress, you could start working with a Financial Markets expert within 48 hours of signing up.

What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal Financial Markets experts?

We make sure that each engagement between you and your Financial Markets expert begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another expert who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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Robert Finch

Freelance Financial Markets Expert

United Kingdom

Toptal Member Since March 23, 2022

Robert has worked in real estate finance since 2006, sourcing finance for commercial real estate acquisitions and construction projects. He has worked on more than 110 transactions, sourcing more than £1.5 billion in financing. Robert's strengths lie in financial modeling and understanding the key factors in each real estate transaction. He has experience with residential projects, rented commercial properties, and operating assets, such as hotels.

Financial Markets Financial Modeling Fundraising Project Finance Consulting Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Analysis Financial Reporting FP&A Excel Pitch Deck Consulting Construction Sector

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Karim Kadry

Freelance Financial Markets Expert

Canada

Toptal Member Since November 7, 2018

Over his 20-year career in investment banking, Karim led deals ranging from $5 million to $2 billion, coordinating closely with entrepreneurs, CEOs, and directors in a wide variety of industries. He has collaborated with teams as small as two people, as well as large corporates like UBS. As a freelancer, Karim enjoys being exposed to different sectors, meeting new people and tackling challenges. He is a CFA charter holder and has a joint MBA from IESE.

Financial Markets Financial Modeling Budgeting Consulting Project Finance Consulting Fundraising Accounting Business Advisory Equity Research Capital Markets Strategic Planning Logistics Consulting Real Estate Startup Funding

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Thorsten Jabas

Freelance Financial Markets Expert

United Kingdom

Toptal Member Since January 31, 2017

Thorsten is a corporate finance advisor and CFO with an international career in investment banking (Lehman Brothers, Banco Santander) and technology ventures. He partners with SMEs as well as PE/VC investors in the TMT, health care, consumer, and financial services sectors to solve strategic and financial challenges. He is also an expert financial modeler and speaks English, German, and French.

Financial Markets Budgeting Consulting Financial Managers Accounting Due Diligence Fundraising Interim CFOs Valuations Banking Consulting Profit Improvement M&A Capital Markets Investment Strategy

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Svenja Tegtmeier

Freelance Financial Markets Expert

Germany

Toptal Member Since September 28, 2022

Svenja has built multiple successful, venture capital-backed startups after her career as an economic consultant and advisor on the European Commission and United Nations programs. She is an expert in restructuring, analyzing problems, and taking action on efficient, strategic solutions. Svenja is excited about freelancing because it allows getting to the root cause quickly and solving problems fast.

Financial Markets Financial Strategy Market Sizing

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James Carroll Allen

Freelance Financial Markets Expert

United States

Toptal Member Since August 23, 2021

Jim is an experienced finance professional specializing in corporate finance, investment analysis, global markets, financial regulation, and written and oral communications. As a CFA charter holder, Jim has earned the respect of his colleagues for his technical understanding and adherence to that organization's ethical code to put the best interests of clients first. His approach to working with others assumes intelligence, candor, and goodwill.

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Jason McClain

Freelance Financial Markets Expert

United States

Toptal Member Since March 2, 2021

A Wharton MBA and former CFO, Jason has executed over $3 billion in transactions as a Goldman Sachs and boutique investment banker. He joined Toptal because of the variety of challenging finance and accounting projects. He has worked with Fortune 500, middle-market, early-stage, and non-profit organizations across a wide range of industries. Previously, Jason was a Marine Corps aviator operating the F/A-18 fighter aircraft and holding a Top Secret security clearance.

Financial Markets Financial Modeling Valuations Financial Forecasting Financial Analysis P&L

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Pradeep Reddy Baddam

Freelance Financial Markets Expert

United Kingdom

Toptal Member Since May 24, 2023

With 10+ years of finance experience, Pradeep excels in evaluating and investing in global private businesses. As a former chief executive and senior investment director, he was actively involved in deal analysis, deal execution, capital raising, investor relations, corporate finance, and FP&A. His strengths lie in due diligence, financial modeling, and strong connections in global capital markets. Pradeep also holds a master's in finance from London Business School and is a CFA charterholder.

Financial Markets Fundraising Due Diligence Financial Modeling Investment Analysis M&A P&L Valuations Financial Analysis Private Equity Startup Funding FP&A Corporate Finance

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Ed Simpson

Freelance Financial Markets Expert

Sweden

Toptal Member Since June 16, 2020

Ed is an experienced investment and technology leader with team building, project, and analytical experience, working with investment managers, banks, and B2B SaaS companies with revenues from $5 million to $100 million. His industry experience includes large corporations, SaaS tech companies, and financials in developed and emerging markets. As a finance and strategy expert with 20+ years of experience, Ed helps clients solve complex issues and take their businesses to the next level.

Financial Markets Credit Analysis Financial Modeling FP&A

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Alex Jones

Freelance Financial Markets Expert

United Kingdom

Toptal Member Since September 25, 2022

As an investment consultant, Alex loves working on international investment and M&A projects for family offices, VC funds, and startups. He is currently working as head of investments for a Saudi family office and gained senior operational experience as CEO of three startups—with one exit. Prior to this, he advised on several high-profile global deals as a technology investment banker at Credit Suisse. Alex offers his clients a unique blend of entrepreneurial and financial expertise.

Financial Markets Fundraising M&A Financial Modeling Due Diligence Venture Capital Valuations Pitch Deck Consulting Startup Funding Investment Consulting Investment Analysis Investment Banking Investment Strategy

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Alen Avdic

Freelance Financial Markets Expert

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Toptal Member Since November 9, 2022

Alen's career began at Morgan Stanley, and he has worked for bulge-bracket and boutique investment banks in London, Johannesburg, Amsterdam, and Sarajevo. He's executed over 20 M&A, equity, debt, and restructuring transactions and has evaluated over 100 more with a strong focus on fintech, eCommerce, and SaaS. Freelancing enables Alen to leverage his expertise to help clients solve complex challenges and meet remarkable individuals whose diverse knowledge helps him become a better consultant.

Financial Markets Corporate Finance M&A Fundraising Valuations Financial Modeling FP&A Pitch Deck Consulting Banking Consulting Financial Analysis Profitability Analysis

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Eric Till

Freelance Financial Markets Expert

United States

Toptal Member Since August 18, 2022

Eric is a financial services professional with 13+ years of experience as a sell-side, buy-side, and startup professional, advising on debt and equity deals from $10 million to over $1 billion. He has deployed more than $2 billion into funds at Apollo across various structures and sectors. During his experience at boutique firms and on his own, he has worked with both large and early-stage companies. Eric wants to work on challenging projects alongside his other small business owner endeavors.

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Erik has been an extremely valuable member of our team who has tremendous breath of experience with start ups in our lifecycle phase. What makes his contribution unique and highly effective is not only his excellent financial modeling skills and knowledge, but also the emotional intelligence with which he manages each relationship at Vault, understands our team dynamics, and helps us tackle start up challenges effectively. It is rare to find a part-time consultant who makes you feel like he/she is genuinely invested in the success of your company.

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Toptal has been an incredible key partner for Sidekick. As an early-stage start-up, we’ve leveraged both design and financial talent. The experience has been incredible, with those professionals bringing creativity, expertise, and advice to ensure Sidekick succeeds. My Toptal financial expert helped steer Sidekick’s business model, which resulted in an initial ROI of 650x! My experience with Toptal has given me great confidence in the future.

Doug MacKay

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Chris was great to work with and was always available on my schedule. His communication skills and personality were a 10/10. His outputs on the project were top notch and allowed us to develop more efficient forecasting and initiative prioritization frameworks. I would definitely use Chris again.

Chris Pozek

CEO

What really sets Toptal apart is the caliber of finance talent available in their network. I had a very specific and pressing need, and Toptal quickly matched me with the perfect person for the job. The expert produced a thoughtful and robust financial analysis that has ultimately allowed us to forecast and prioritize initiatives much more efficiently.

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How to Hire Financial Markets Experts Through Toptal

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A Toptal director of finance will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.

Work With Hand-Selected Talent

Within days, we'll introduce you to the right Financial Markets expert for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.

The Right Fit, Guaranteed

Work with your new Financial Markets expert for a trial period (pay only if satisfied), ensuring they're the right fit before starting the engagement.

FAQs

How are Toptal Financial Markets experts different?
At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our Financial Markets experts to ensure we only match you with talent of the highest caliber. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut. You’ll work with finance experts (never generalized recruiters or HR reps) to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics. The end result: expert vetted talent from our network, custom matched to fit your business needs.
Can I hire Financial Markets experts in less than 48 hours through Toptal?
Depending on availability and how fast you can progress, you could start working with a Financial Markets expert within 48 hours of signing up.
What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal Financial Markets experts?
We make sure that each engagement between you and your Financial Markets expert begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another expert who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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