Rebecca Lay Email & Phone Number

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Greater New York City Area

Blippar is a leading augmented reality, computer vision & artificial intelligence startup; #9 on CNBC 2016 Disruptor List.• Led and executed key corporate initiatives including capital raises, acquisitions, joint ventures (JVs) and strategic partnerships that advanced Blippar’s core product, technology, content offering and distribution • Direct report of the CEO and member of the senior leadership team • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders across all divisions of… Show more Blippar is a leading augmented reality, computer vision & artificial intelligence startup; #9 on CNBC 2016 Disruptor List.• Led and executed key corporate initiatives including capital raises, acquisitions, joint ventures (JVs) and strategic partnerships that advanced Blippar’s core product, technology, content offering and distribution • Direct report of the CEO and member of the senior leadership team • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders across all divisions of the business, managing multiple teams and individuals on corporate projects including Board reporting, investor due diligence and the development of partnerships in new geographies Show less

Greater New York City Area

• Managed diverse teams and took a leadership role in executing key workstreams on a variety of transactions with a particular focus on sellside advisory processes and IPOs• Developed capital allocation advice based on assessment of strategic imperatives, analysis of key investment risks and detailed due diligence• Established strong relationships with senior management of leading consumer retail clients; worked closely with management teams on the preparation of Board materials to… Show more • Managed diverse teams and took a leadership role in executing key workstreams on a variety of transactions with a particular focus on sellside advisory processes and IPOs• Developed capital allocation advice based on assessment of strategic imperatives, analysis of key investment risks and detailed due diligence• Established strong relationships with senior management of leading consumer retail clients; worked closely with management teams on the preparation of Board materials to advise on strategic alternatives• Built financial models, conducted scenario analysis and audited management projections to help determine valuation ranges for companies and operating segments Show less

London, United Kingdom

Responsibilities & Skills:• Developed investment theses and identified key investment risks in forming buy / sell recommendations and valuation targets for eight companies in the discretionary retail sector• Utilized a variety of valuation methodologies, including Discounted Cash Flow analysis, Sum-of-the-Parts valuation and multiples analysis, amongst others• Published investment research that challenged company management teams and client investment… Show more Responsibilities & Skills:• Developed investment theses and identified key investment risks in forming buy / sell recommendations and valuation targets for eight companies in the discretionary retail sector• Utilized a variety of valuation methodologies, including Discounted Cash Flow analysis, Sum-of-the-Parts valuation and multiples analysis, amongst others• Published investment research that challenged company management teams and client investment strategiesAchievements:• Collaborated with Macquarie’s market-leading Asian and commodities teams to produce a differentiated research product, which resulted in client votes within the first six months of launching research coverage• Advised on the potential IPO of a leading Chinese textiles company (Enterprise Value: ~$800 million)o Spearheaded Equity Research workstreams, deriving company valuation and conducting due diligence with senior management Show less

Sydney, Australia

Responsibilities & Skills:• Assisted in investment analysis of mid- to large capitalization stocks with prime responsibility for small-cap stocks for the 1 ranked media research team in Australia• Conducted financial modeling including standalone company valuations and accretion/dilution analysisAchievements:• IPO of Carsales (online automotive classified advertising company)o Assisted in the preparation of the initiation of coverage research report including establishing… Show more Responsibilities & Skills:• Assisted in investment analysis of mid- to large capitalization stocks with prime responsibility for small-cap stocks for the 1 ranked media research team in Australia• Conducted financial modeling including standalone company valuations and accretion/dilution analysisAchievements:• IPO of Carsales (online automotive classified advertising company)o Assisted in the preparation of the initiation of coverage research report including establishing valuation targets, developing projections and performing due diligence Show less

Sydney, Australia

• Provided support for Deutsche Bank’s E-trading platforms and assisted on a process audit that resulted in the increased accuracy of recorded trades.• Member of committee that reviewed the internship program leading to changes that should help future interns assimilate with greater ease.

Master Of Finance

Bachelor Of Commerce/Bachelor Of Information Systems, Finance And Accounting

Activities and Societies: Australasian Association - Sponsorship Director (2005) • Liaised with different companies doubling sponsorship.