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Julio C. Ortiz

Freelance Financial Writer
Verified Expert in Management Consulting
UTC-05:00
Panama
Toptal Member Since February 18, 2021

Julio has diversified experience as a finance VP for multinationals based in the US and Latin America in the financing, pharmaceutical, luxury goods, and personal care sectors and distribution channels, such as retail, wholesale, and travel retail. Julio's expertise includes financial planning and modeling, investment banking, commercial real estate, fundraising, business plan development, logistics, company valuation, and strategic and visionary leadership based on innovation and creativity.

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Khaled Amer

Freelance Financial Writer
Verified Expert in Management Consulting
UTC-05:00
Canada
Toptal Member Since November 25, 2019

As a VC associate, Khaled has participated in over 10 startup investments including Kngine (acquired by Samsung). He enjoys freelancing to help wide variety of clients reach their maximum potential using his financial modeling and valuation skills. A former FP&A analyst with Vodafone, Khaled accumulated experience in investment banking, private equity ($1 billion AUM) and venture capital ($50 million fund) over the past 10 years.

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James Carroll Allen

Freelance Financial Writer
Verified Expert in Management Consulting
UTC-05:00
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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Greg Barasia, CFA

Freelance Financial Writer
Verified Expert in Management Consulting
UTC-05:00
United States
Toptal Member Since September 16, 2019

Greg has executed over $20 billion of transactions from seed-stage venture investments to large corporate buyouts. His experience spans the capital structure and includes time at Lazard Frères and some of the top private investment firms on Wall Street. He has worked as as a fractional CFO, M&A and financing advisor, and board member. Greg enjoys freelancing as it allows him to work with a wider variety of clients and company maturities.

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John Lee

Freelance Financial Writer
Verified Expert in Management Consulting
UTC+00:00
Portugal
Toptal Member Since February 4, 2020

John is a highly commercial, entrepreneurial, culturally intelligent leader who speaks six languages. His proudest achievement was founding his own travel technology startup, CultureMee, which won global awards in business and leisure travel. He is also proud to have led a Europe-wide, cross-functional supply chain project, which drove a €40 million reduction in working capital in CRH Plc, one of the largest construction companies in the world.

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Animesh Saxena

Freelance Financial Writer
Verified Expert in Management Consulting
UTC+00:00
United Kingdom
Toptal Member Since December 29, 2021

Animesh has 15+ years of experience in finance and investments, including roles in startups, VC/PE, real estate, and CFO/FP&A. He excels in PowerPoint for pitch decks and Excel for financial modeling (startup, M&A, LBOs, macros, VBA, data tables, and valuations). He's an expert in creating investment memorandums, transaction decks, due diligence reports, and management dashboards. Animesh brings fractional CFO experience in establishing and directing finance functions for growing businesses.

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Brendan Murphy, CFA

Freelance Financial Writer
Verified Expert in Management Consulting
UTC+00:00
United Kingdom
Toptal Member Since January 12, 2021

Brendan is a versatile finance specialist—having held both senior corporate finance and investment professional roles—with a deal portfolio exceeding £600 million. During his career, he has worked for the largest bank in Africa as well as private market investors and has accumulated experience in the technology, consumer, and real estate sectors. Brendan freelances to leverage his experience in financial modeling, due diligence, market research, financial analysis, and fundraising.

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Aishwarya Jayal

Freelance Financial Writer
Verified Expert in Management Consulting
UTC+05:00
India
Toptal Member Since December 12, 2022

Aishwarya is an SPJIMR and Cornell exchange MBA graduate in finance with 7+ years of experience in strategy, business planning, and financial services. She has collaboratively built an early-stage startup from scratch, worked with industry leaders like Deloitte, and is adept in financial modeling, asset optimization, and business transformations. Aishwarya appreciates the opportunity to work remotely with passionate entrepreneurs and management teams to unlock growth in their organizations.

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John-Louis Charles Judges

Freelance Financial Writer
Verified Expert in Management Consulting
UTC+08:00
Singapore
Toptal Member Since June 17, 2022

A qualified accountant, John-Louis is a seasoned financial professional who has led operations at leading Wall Street banks and innovative private equity software companies. He has delivered high-quality and precise management information on various business stages, empowering effective decision-making. John-Louis's passion for delivering the finest in finance operations for the world's best companies has led him to Toptal.

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Alec Tseung

Freelance Financial Writer
Verified Expert in Management Consulting
UTC+08:00
Hong Kong
Toptal Member Since July 13, 2020

Alec executed $5+ billion in corporate, private equity, and venture capital transactions during his tenure at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Swiss Re Principal Investments, and Tencent. He co-founded a financial advisory business, advising companies across global emerging markets, including China, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East, as well as Latin America. Alec enjoys connecting and collaborating with other founders and owners around the world to seize opportunities together.

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Martin Pretty

Freelance Financial Writer
Verified Expert in Management Consulting
UTC+10:00
Australia
Toptal Member Since January 8, 2019

Martin is an investment and finance veteran and a CFA charter holder. He has held the head of research roles on the sell-side, managed investments for a well-known and highly regarded family office and sat on the boards of several public companies. Martin is also the founder and investment manager of a boutique investment management firm.

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How to Hire Financial Writers Through Toptal

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Talk to One of Our Client Advisors

A Toptal client advisor will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.
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Work With Hand-selected Talent

Within days, we’ll introduce you to the right financial writer for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
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Work with your new financial writer for a trial period (pay only if satisfied), ensuring they’re the right fit before starting the engagement.

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How We Source the Top 3% of Financial Writers

Our name “Toptal” comes from Top Talent—meaning we constantly strive to find and work with the best from around the world. Our rigorous screening process identifies experts in their domains who have passion and drive.

Of the thousands of applications Toptal sees each month, typically fewer than 3% are accepted.

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Capabilities of Financial Writers

Financial writers craft clear, insightful content on topics ranging from market trends to investment strategies. With a blend of industry expertise and strong communication skills, they produce reports, articles, and thought leadership pieces that educate and engage target audiences.

Engaging Narratives

When financial content feels dense, strong financial writers rely on storytelling, relatable analogies, and plain language to make complex ideas easier to absorb. With clear structure and carefully chosen examples, they help readers understand the material quickly while preserving accuracy and nuance.

Credible Reporting

Credible finance writing is a paper trail, not a performance. Toptal financial writers anchor claims in primary sources and trace each key statistic to its source. With clear citations, readers can verify each story and trust the conclusions more confidently.

Thoughtful CTAs

To convert without sounding pushy, finance writers keep CTAs value-led and evidence-backed. They link to relevant landing pages and gate deeper financial resources behind hybrid paywalls, while keeping free content useful and transparent.

Market Authority

When content feels passive, financial writers strengthen positioning through thought leadership, grounded in credible research and subject-matter expertise. By publishing consistently and distributing content intentionally, brands build trust more quickly and establish themselves as a reliable voice within their niche.

Search Visibility

Financial writers boost search visibility by crafting content that aligns with real user intent. They optimize headings and metadata, connect related topics with internal links, and strengthen credibility with authoritative citations and unique insights that earn backlinks and long-term rankings.

Audience Alignment

Financial writers adapt tone, format, and depth to fit the audience. By framing the same data differently, they improve clarity, simplifying for retail readers, summarizing for executives, and digging deep for professionals, using visuals to manage complexity where possible.

Timely Messaging

Because readers act on what feels immediate, Toptal financial writers tie campaign messages to current events and reader interests. By pairing context with practical guidance, they keep content clear and useful while still supporting the campaign’s goals.

Narrative Framing

When topics feel dry, experienced financial writers add narrative structure and human context. By explaining the “why” behind the numbers and tying metrics to real decision-making, they create emotional resonance. The result is content that’s more memorable and more likely to drive action and continued engagement.

Compliance Assurance

Financial writers minimize legal risk by adhering to strict compliance guidelines. They support claims with evidence, use balanced language, include disclosures, and avoid promises or personalized advice. Drafts undergo thorough editorial and legal review to ensure confident publication and prevent costly revisions.

Data Visualization

Charts and infographics are most effective when they clarify complex information. Our financial writers tie each visual to evidence-based claims and provide transparent sources to enhance comprehension and credibility. Well-designed visuals are often reused and cited by other publishers, extending reach and reinforcing brand authority.

FAQs

  • Typically, you can hire financial writers with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or full end-to-end project delivery, timelines may vary. Our talent matchers are highly skilled in the same fields they’re matching in—they’re not recruiters or HR reps. They’ll work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics, and match you with ideal candidates from our vetted global talent network.

    Once you select your financial writer, you’ll have a no-risk trial period to ensure they’re the perfect fit. Our matching process has a 98% trial-to-hire rate, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best fit every time.

  • To hire the right financial writer, it’s important to evaluate a candidate’s experience, technical skills, and communication skills. You’ll also want to consider the fit with your particular industry, company, and project. Toptal’s rigorous screening process ensures that every member of our network has excellent experience and skills, and our team will match you with the perfect financial writers for your project.

  • At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our financial writers to ensure we only match you with the highest caliber of talent. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut.

    In addition to screening for industry-leading expertise, we also assess candidates’ language and interpersonal skills to ensure that you have a smooth working relationship.

    When you hire financial writers with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched financial writers ready to help you achieve your goals.

  • You can hire financial writers on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the project end-to-end based on your specific requirements as part of our Consulting and Services offerings. Whether you hire a financial writer for a full- or part-time position, you’ll have the control and flexibility to scale your team up or down as your needs evolve. Our financial writers can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.

  • We make sure that each engagement between you and your financial writer 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 financial writer who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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    Trusted Talent Only

    Our talent network is composed of thoroughly vetted professionals who ramp up quickly, function as essential team members, and deliver results.

  • Precise Matching

    Precise Matching

    Our experienced talent matchers specialize in identifying talent that fits your needs. They work to understand your exact requirements and hand-select the best professionals for your project.

  • Seamless Hiring

    Seamless Hiring

    We handle all aspects of billing, payments, and NDAs, streamlining the hiring process so you can focus on innovation, not overhead.

  • No-risk Trial Period

    No-risk Trial Period

    We want to be sure your engagement is a total success, so we offer a no-risk trial period. Work with your new hire for up to two weeks and pay only if you’re satisfied.

  • Effortless Scaling

    Effortless Scaling

    We help you scale your team up or down as needed, with quick and efficient hiring in under 48 hours.

  • Flexible Engagements

    Flexible Engagements

    Our flexible engagement models allow you to choose the engagement type that suits your needs and adjust it anytime: hourly, part time, or full time.

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