Mia Penisula

Senior Investment Analyst at Invest South

Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand

About

After graduating from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance & Economics), I worked in the PwC corporate finance team, specialising in M&A advisory, financial modelling, valuations, and strategy work, while also studying for the CFA certification. I am currently an Investment Analyst at a regional private equity fund, gaining experience in portfolio management, deal sourcing, and relationship management.

Experience

  • Invest South (Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand)
    • Senior Investment Analyst
      Jun 2026 - Present · 1 mo

    • Investment Analyst
      Apr 2025 - May 2026 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Corporate Finance Analyst at PwC
    Feb 2023 - Apr 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Technical & Special Projects Intern at Alliance Group Limited
    Nov 2022 - Jan 2023 · 3 mos

  • Quality Control Specialist at New Zealand Cherry Corp
    Nov 2020 - Feb 2021 · 4 mos