Sergei Balashov, Cfa
About Sergei Balashov, Cfa
Sergei Balashov, CFA, is an instructor and special advisor with extensive experience in financial analytics and modeling. He currently teaches at DataCamp and serves as a special advisor at Emerald Operating Partners, having previously held various analytical and editorial roles in the finance and energy sectors.
Work at DataCamp
Sergei Balashov has been an instructor at DataCamp since 2018. In this role, he teaches courses focused on data science and analytics, particularly emphasizing financial analytics and modeling. His expertise includes options trading, which he covers in his course on options trading in spreadsheets. DataCamp is known for providing online learning in data science, and Balashov's contributions help students gain practical skills in financial analysis.
Current Role at Emerald Operating Partners
Since 2022, Sergei Balashov has served as a Special Advisor at Emerald Operating Partners. In this position, he leverages his extensive background in finance and analytics to provide strategic insights and guidance. His role involves advising on various financial matters, drawing from his experience in market research and analysis.
Professional Background
Sergei Balashov has a diverse professional background in finance and journalism. He worked as a Market Research Analyst at BASF from 2019 to 2021 and as an Analyst at Pacific Green Technologies from 2021 to 2022. Prior to these roles, he held positions such as Senior Editor at Oil & Gas Eurasia and Equities Journalist at Proactive Investors. His career also includes experience in private equity and market reporting.
Education and Expertise
Sergei Balashov holds a MicroMasters Program in Statistics and Data Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, completed in 2020. He is also a CFA Charterholder, having achieved this designation from the CFA Institute between 2017 and 2019. Additionally, he studied Business/Managerial Economics at Moscow City University of Management and is a PhD candidate in Economics of Regulation from the same institution. His educational background supports his expertise in financial analytics and data science.
Achievements in Financial Analytics
Sergei Balashov has made significant contributions to the field of financial analytics. He is involved in financial modeling and analytics using spreadsheets, which is a key component of his teaching at DataCamp. His practical experience in various analytical roles enhances his ability to educate others in the complexities of financial data analysis.