VALOR Team is growing again! We are happy to introduce Jutta Vainionpää, Jesper Lietzén and Matias Ylä-Rautio. Jutta joined VALOR as an investment banking analyst intern. Before this, she gained valuable experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Jesper has gained experience from working in a leading engineering consultancy in the Nordics, where he was responsible for executing two large internal development projects and supporting executives in project sales. Matias has several years of experience in a start-up company. Through his previous work experience, he has experience in competitor and market analysis, mergers and acquisitions listing, sales booking team operations and strategy development, and working with corporate sales.
Let’s get to know our new colleagues:
Have your first few weeks at VALOR lived up to the expectations you had for the internship?
Jutta: My first weeks at VALOR have exceeded my expectations for the start of the internship. I have had the opportunity to dive into variety of challenging projects, which has allowed me to learn quickly and work alongside talented colleagues. Additionally, the recent trip with the VALOR team was a great way to experience the unique culture even more. It has been an exciting start, and I am looking forward to the upcoming spring.
Jesper: Yes, they have. Before the internship, I hoped to get a chance to work on energy-related projects to deepen my expertise in the field. In the first four weeks, I have already had the opportunity to work on five different types of projects related to the energy sector.
Matias: My first weeks at VALOR have exceeded my expectations. My biggest expectations for the internship were to get involved in a wide range of projects and to solve interesting business-related problems. These expectations were already fulfilled in the first weeks of the internship.
What would be your dream project to work on?
Jutta: My dream project would be one that challenges me and allows me to continuously learn new things alongside a great team. I am particularly drawn to projects in investment banking, as they are mostly presented and interpreted through numbers. I thrive in situations where numerical reasoning and analytical thinking enable an understanding of the broader strategic context.
Jesper: My dream project would be to work on a large industrial project in the energy sector, focusing on renewable energy deployment or operational improvements.
Matias: In my dream project, I get to build up expertise on a subject that is new to me and provide valuable work for clients and other project members.
What are you most looking forward to in the upcoming spring months?
Jutta: In the upcoming spring months, I am most looking forward to deepening my understanding and advancing in the projects I am involved in. I am also excited to continue applying what I have learned so far and to take on new challenges.
Jesper: I look forward to continuing work on the projects that have already begun and deepening my knowledge in management consulting and energy in general. Additionally, I hope to have the chance to work on a project related to another industry, such as finance or healthcare.
Matias: What I am looking forward to most in the spring is facing new challenges in consulting and learning and developing through them. I am also looking forward to meeting colleagues and clients.