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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
Marcus Lu