Marcus Lu
Vancouver,BC
Summary
- Six years of experience creating data-driven content on business, markets, and more
- Background in economics with two years of experience in the asset management industry
- Was the 16th employee at Visual Capitalist and have seen first-hand how startups can grow
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Editor
Visual Capitalist
09.2023 - Current
Leads an 8-person team of writers & graphic designers that produces 15-20 original content infographics per week.
- Developed internal processes that increased weekly output of content by 300%
- Directs a content strategy that attracts over 10M monthly website visitors
- Over two years of experience utilizing AI tools to increase output & quality throughout the entire production process
Financial Writer
Visual Capitalist
01.2020 - 09.2023
- Produced thought leadership campaigns for clients in the financial sector, including MSCI, BlackRock UK, and New York Life
Proposal Writer
RBC Global Asset Management
03.2018 - 01.2020
Hired full-time after completing an 8-month internship with RBC GAM in 2017
- Wrote RFPs for investment management services. Prospects included Canadian universities and pension plans
- Collaborated with portfolio managers & investment teams across all asset classes
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics Major, Business Minor
University of Victoria
01.2018
CFA Program participant -
CFA Institute
01.2018
Skills
- Content strategy development
- Data analysis & interpretation
- Visual storytelling
- Team management
Timeline
Senior Editor
Visual Capitalist
09.2023 - Current
Financial Writer
Visual Capitalist
01.2020 - 09.2023
Proposal Writer
RBC Global Asset Management
03.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Economics Major, Business Minor
University of Victoria
CFA Program participant -
CFA Institute