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Stephanie Coutts

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Accomplished in financial and commercial advisory roles for top-tier firms, including PwC and BDO. I have developed experience in Public Private Partnerships, transaction management and commercial contract negotiations. My expertise in financial modelling and investment due diligence has driven successful outcomes on large-scale social, health and energy infrastructure projects.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager, Project & Infrastructure Advisory

BDO
06.2024 - Current

Financial and commercial advisory roles to federal and state government departments and agencies as well as private sector clients on a range of large-scale infrastructure projects.

Focus areas have included Public Private Partnerships, financial and commercial analysis, transaction management, operating model and asset ownership structures and contractual negotiations to achieve Financial Close.

Recent engagements include

  • Western Renewables Link PPP augmentation - AusNet Services
  • ACT Police Headquarters PPP commercial advice and market sounding activities, Major Projects Canberra.
  • Model build and project assumption set review, National Housing Australia Finance and Investment Corporation.

Manager, Project & Infrastructure Advisory

BDO
01.2023 - 05.2024

Manager, Integrated Infrastructure

PwC
12.2021 - 01.2023

FInancial and commercial advisory roles to Government agencies and private sector clients. Specific project focus on health and renewable energy sectors. Major transactions included:

  • Commercial and financial lead advisor New Melton PPP, Department of Treasury.
  • Commercial and financial lead advisor CCS and Blue Ammonia Plant, Mitsui & Co (Australia) Ltd
  • Urea plant & CCS facility business case development, Senex Energy Limited.

Senior Associate, Private Wealth

PwC
11.2020 - 12.2021

Private wealth and investment advisor to high-net worth individuals, families and Not-for-Profits. This role included strategic asset allocation, investment due diligence, development of investment terms, credit and debt structuring and conducting risk assessments on specific investment mandates. Investment experiences was focused on credit, real assets and alternatives.

Associate, Private Wealth

PwC
04.2019 - 11.2020

Associate Financial Planner

Rising Tide Financial Services
02.2017 - 04.2019

Education

Level 1 - Financial Analysis

CFA
08.2021

Bachelor of Commerce - Double Major Finance And Management

The University of Melbourne
Melbourne
12.2017

VCE - High School

Mentone Grammar School
12.2013

Skills

Public Private Partnership

Transaction management

Quantification risk management

Contract formation and negotiations, to close

Financial modelling

Project deed development

Volunteering

Cancer Council Victoria Investment Committee, 

Currently completing an observership on the Investment Committee, which reports directly to the Board of Directors. The Committee is delegated the responsibility to manage the charities investment portfolio and banking activities. The Committee is required to complete due diligence activities on the investment portfolio, inform the Board of proposed changes and manage the investment mandate in-line with the charities Investment Policy Statement. 


Timeline

Senior Manager, Project & Infrastructure Advisory

BDO
06.2024 - Current

Manager, Project & Infrastructure Advisory

BDO
01.2023 - 05.2024

Manager, Integrated Infrastructure

PwC
12.2021 - 01.2023

Senior Associate, Private Wealth

PwC
11.2020 - 12.2021

Associate, Private Wealth

PwC
04.2019 - 11.2020

Associate Financial Planner

Rising Tide Financial Services
02.2017 - 04.2019

Level 1 - Financial Analysis

CFA

Bachelor of Commerce - Double Major Finance And Management

The University of Melbourne

VCE - High School

Mentone Grammar School
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