Priyanka Dean
About Priyanka Dean
Priyanka Dean serves as the Associate Director at KPMG Corporate Finance in Sydney, Australia, where she specializes in arranging real estate debt and equity funding. With a strong educational background in accounting and finance, she has held various roles in corporate finance and investment management, contributing to projects across multiple sectors.
Work at KPMG Australia
Priyanka Dean currently serves as Associate Director in KPMG Corporate Finance, a position she has held since 2021 in Sydney, New South Wales. Prior to this role, she worked at KPMG Australia in various capacities, including as Executive and Senior Executive in Debt Advisory Services focused on Real Estate Finance from 2016 to 2020. During her tenure, she provided capital management and funding options advice to clients across different sectors, including corporates, not-for-profits, and government entities.
Education and Expertise
Priyanka Dean holds a Masters in Professional Accounting and a Masters in Financial Analysis, both obtained from La Trobe University between 2011 and 2013. She also completed her Bachelor of Commerce (BCom Hons.) at Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi. Additionally, she is a Level 3 Candidate at the CFA Institute, further enhancing her expertise in finance and investment.
Background
Priyanka Dean began her career as a Business Operations Analyst at Microsoft in India from 2008 to 2010. She then transitioned to the finance sector, working as a Debt Recovery – Credit Officer at Origin Energy in Melbourne from 2012 to 2014. Following this, she joined KPMG Australia, where she progressed through various roles in Debt Advisory and Internal Audit and Risk Consulting Services.
Professional Experience at Labassa Capital
From 2020 to 2021, Priyanka Dean worked as an Investment Manager at Labassa Capital in Sydney, New South Wales. In this role, she focused on investment strategies and financial analysis, contributing to the management of investment portfolios before returning to KPMG Australia.
Collaborations and Projects
In her current role at KPMG Australia, Priyanka Dean collaborates with both international and local property groups to arrange real estate debt and equity funding for various projects, including land loans, residential construction, and hotel developments. She also engages with capital partners, such as family offices and institutional investors, to execute financing transactions.