Michaela Baum

Michaela Baum is a skilled data analyst with extensive experience in finance and investment analysis. Currently employed at Retail Capital SA since November 2022, Michaela collaborates with the Risk and Strategy team to develop dashboards for data-driven decision-making, automate processes, and conduct in-depth analysis using SQL and Databricks. Prior experience includes serving as a Portfolio Analyst at Starfunds.ai, where Michaela led fund launches and provided insights on market performance, and as an Investment Analyst and Portfolio Manager at Definitive Capital Management. Michaela's career began at Stylo Investments as a Client & Compliance Administrator and Graduate Investment Analyst, where foundational skills were developed. Michaela holds an Honours degree in Financial Analysis and Planning Management from the University of Cape Town and a Bachelor of Commerce from Stellenbosch University, complemented by a Higher Certificate in Photography from Vega School.