Francisco Couto

Bright Pixel Capital – Accounts Payable & Receivable (2022)

Worked in the shared services team for Sonae IM (now Bright Pixel Capital), handling invoice processing, account reconciliation, and bookkeeping for multiple group companies. Built strong habits in accuracy, financial controls, and structured operational workflows.

Stellantis – Litigation Invoice Processor (2021–2022)

Verified and approved automotive‑parts invoices across three factories by matching them to purchase orders. Developed precision, consistency, and the ability to work with high‑volume, detail‑heavy financial data.

BWS Consulting – Business Consultant (2020–2021)

Provided accounting and administrative support to small and medium‑sized businesses. Managed bookkeeping, supported operational decisions, assisted with hiring, and handled day‑to‑day business tasks. Strengthened your ability to understand business processes end‑to‑end and communicate clearly with clients.

Basketball Player & Coach (2004–2022)

Played competitively in the Portuguese 3rd league and coached youth teams. Built long‑term discipline, pattern recognition, leadership, and the ability to perform under pressure—traits that translate well to trading and fast‑paced environments.

Pre‑Master in Economics – Radboud University (2023–Present)

Track: Financial Economics Completed advanced coursework in econometrics, international economics, mathematics, statistics, and behavioral economics. Bachelor‑level thesis completed using regression modeling and data visualization in RStudio, demonstrating comfort with data analysis and quantitative methods.

BSc in Accounting and Administration – ISCAP (2015–2020)

Focused on the financial operations of small and medium‑sized enterprises. Built a strong foundation in accounting, financial reporting, and business processes.