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Mustapha Ojo

Fractional Economist | Market Strategy | Econometrics & Forecasting | Data Scientists

About Me

Fractional Economist and quantitative market strategist with 10+ years of experience applying economic theory, econometrics, and statistical modelling to real-world decision-making. Proven ability to translate complex macroeconomic and microeconomic analysis into actionable business intelligence for pricing strategy, demand forecasting, risk assessment, and strategic planning. Experienced across macroeconomic forecasting, market dynamics, causal analysis, and regulatory-aware decision frameworks, with strong technical expertise in Python, R, and econometric modelling. Adept at communicating rigorous analysis to senior executives, boards, and non-technical stakeholders.

Jurisdiction

Portugal | Germany | United Kingdom | Luxembourg | Spain | Belgium | Netherlands

Experience

Seniority LevelMid-Senior level
Years of Experience10-15 years
Current StatusActive
Present

Data Scientist Arap technoloiges
2020 - Present

• Designed and deployed econometric and forecasting models to support pricing strategy, demand prediction, and performance optimisation across large-scale datasets (10M+ records). • Conducted price elasticity and revenue optimisation analysis, informing strategic pricing decisions and improving margin efficiency by approximately 30%. • Built macroeconomic-aware scenario models to assess risk exposure and demand sensitivity under changing market conditions. • Developed automated dashboards translating complex statistical outputs into plain-English insights for senior leadership. • Partnered with engineering teams to convert economic and statistical research into production-ready decision systems, mirroring advisory-to-execution workflows. • Delivered high-stakes analytical insights under tight deadlines, balancing rigour, speed, and clarity.

Researcher University of Minho
2014 - 2020

• Conducted doctoral research in macroeconomic forecasting, yield-curve modelling, and time-frequency econometrics. • Analysed large-scale macroeconomic datasets to identify causal relationships, structural shifts, and predictive signals. • Built reproducible Python and R research pipelines, aligning with professional economic advisory standards. • Applied forecasting models to inflation, interest-rate dynamics, and financial market behaviour. • Produced academic papers and reports, translating complex econometric findings for academic and policy-adjacent audiences.

Head of Business Development and Treasury Seed Capital Microfinance Bank Ltd
2008 - 2010

• Led economically informed decision-making in a regulated financial environment, focusing on portfolio performance, liquidity management, and pricing. • Conducted risk and impact analysis to support capital allocation and lending strategies. • Developed internal monitoring tools to assess market exposure and credit risk, reducing non-performing loans by 15%. • Advised senior leadership on financial strategy, regulatory considerations, and long-term sustainability.

Education

Degree of Mathematics/Statistics University of Lagos
1987 - 1991
Masters of International Economy and BusinessCorvinus University of Budapest
2011 - 2013
Doctorate of Economics University of Minho
2014 - 2020

Skills

Core skills0
Languages2

Languages

English
English (British)