Our team is growing! A warm welcome to our trainees Topias Saari and Jouni Knaapinen and to our analyst Mikko Puumanen.
Prior to his internship at VALOR, Topias was an exchange student in Toronto as part of his studies in Industrial Engineering and Management at Tampere University. He has worked in the steel industry as an operational procurement manager and in the paper industry as a logistics planner. Jouni has worked in the Heavy Industry Services business unit and has a degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from Aalto University.
Mikko completed his internship at VALOR in 2022 and is now back to strengthen our team as an analyst. Mikko has experience in financial statement analysis, company valuation, credit risk management and project management.
To get to know our new colleagues better, we asked them a few questions.
Has working at VALOR lived up to your expectations?
Topias: Working at VALOR has exceeded my expectations in a positive way. There is a relaxed atmosphere in the office, which makes working pleasant. In addition, I appreciate that even in the midst of rush, there is banter with colleagues, which significantly enhances the office experience.
Jouni: My expectations on consulting and VALOR’s professional, solution oriented and encouraging work environment have been exceeded. Every employee’s contributions are appreciated and I have enjoyed the self-driven and flexible nature of my tasks. Moreover, VALOR’s work environment has provided me an opportunity to gradually develop my skills as a consultant.
Mikko: Working at VALOR has lived up to the positive impression formed during the internship. Projects offer just the right amount of responsibility, and the work environment fosters an ambitious yet supportive culture.
What is the most interesting thing about your job at the moment?
Topias: The most interesting thing about my job at the moment is definitely the variety of projects. I work on several different projects, which are very different in terms of industry and content. This brings a nice variety to the days and allows learning new things in different contexts.
Jouni: The broadness of my tasks has given me an opportunity to explore different industries and work methods. The challenging tasks I have been assigned to has carried my interest from day to another and the continuous feedback I have received has really boosted my development.
Mikko: The opportunity to contribute to solving broad and current societal issues has brought both interest and significance to the work. Focusing on a few projects at once also adds variety to the job, keeping things interesting and engaging.