Louise Baker, CFA

Louise Baker, CFA is a senior finance professional currently serving as the Senior Coverage for Domestic Banks and Insurance at Westpac Institutional Bank, a position she has held since 2024.2 Her expertise spans several areas including banking services, insurance, investment management, and non-bank lending.

Professional Background

Louise has an extensive career in the finance industry, having held various significant positions:

• Non-Executive Director at Sefa Partnerships (2022-present)12
• Head of Consumer Customer and Product at Thorn Group Limited (2019-2020)1
• Head of Institutions at SocietyOne (2017-2019)1
• Customer Finance and Structured Trade roles at GrainCorp (2012-2015)1

Education and Qualifications

Baker has a strong educational background:

• BScLLB (Hons) from the University of Sydney (1992-1999)2
• MS in Management from Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2015-2016)2
• Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment from FINSIA (2001-2004)2
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation

Skills and Expertise

Louise Baker's skill set includes:

• Structured Finance
• Capital Markets
• Corporate Finance
• Investment Banking
• Financial Modeling
• Credit Analysis
• Product Development1

Professional Involvement

Baker has been actively involved with the CFA Institute, volunteering in support of the CFA Program in Australia and the US from January 2015 to April 2022.3

Throughout her career, Louise Baker has demonstrated a strong commitment to finance, technology, and sustainability, positioning herself as a leader in the Australian financial sector.