Edge - Deals Graduates
Get to know our current Edge - Deals Graduates:
Taneli Mäki-Torkko
Education:
MSc. Finance (University of Vaasa)
Previous work experience:
PwC (Accounting Consulting Services), Danske Bank, PwC (Audit), KPMG (Audit)
Joined PwC EDGE:
Fall 2022 (joined PwC September 2021)
Taneli’s work highlights during PwC career
Financial Due diligence (9/2022-)
- Ongoing financial vendor assistance project on a consumer products company
- Assisting with proposal work
International trips:
- Edge EMEA International Deals Foundation Event (Sep-22, Madrid)
”EDGE is the most likely the best and most comprehensive M&A graduate programme in the market. You will have the opportunity to experience the deal process from every angle and become a comprehensive M&A professional. On top of that, you are able to build a extensive set of both technical and soft skills.”
Niko-Pekka Alho
Education:
MSc Finance, LUT University, 2022
Previous work experience:
Finnish Tax Administration
Joined PwC EDGE:
Fall 2022 (joined PwC May 2022)
Niko-Pekka’s work highlights during PwC career
Valuation, Debt & Capital Advisory (5/2022-)
- Valuation of assets of domestic property fund
- Business valuation of staffing company
- Valuation of intellectual property rights managed by an IT-company
- Ongoing projects in financial modelling and equity valuation of family -owned construction company
International trips:
- Edge EMEA International Deals Foundation Event (Sep-22, Madrid)
“The EDGE program provides an one-of-a-kind opportunity to take the first steps on a path towards competent M&A professional, enabling simultaneously the formation of valuable international network."
Tommy Häggblom
Education:
MSc Finance, Hanken School of Economics, 2022
Previous work experience:
Mandatum Asset Management, Nordea
Joined PwC EDGE:
Fall 2022
Tommy’s work highlights during Edge
PwC Corporate Finance (9/2022-)
- Potential M&A target screening and creation of pitches, and other marketing material
International trips:
- Edge EMEA International Deals Foundation Event (Sep-22, Madrid)
“The EDGE program gives you one of the best vantage points of the deals environment, while simultaneously giving you a unique set of skills to develop into a M&A professional."
Giulia Ghiglione
Education:
MSc. Banking & Finance (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore)
Previous work experience:
Axelerate Consulting
Joined PwC EDGE: Fall 2022
Giulia’s work highlights during Edge
Giulia joined the team full time in September 2022
PwC Corporate Finance (2 months)
- Discussion papers on Staffing and EV charging
International trips:
- Edge kick-off in Madrid
“EDGE Programme is the perfect opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and learn about several topics alongside of open minded people.”
Miika Maukonen
Education:
MSc Finance, Turku School of Economics, 2022
Previous work experience:
Mandatum Asset Management, Mandatum Life, Caverion Oyj, HMD Global Oy
Joined PwC EDGE:
Fall 2022
Miika’s work highlights during Edge
PwC Accounting Consulting Services (9/2022-)
- Accounting and capital markets advisory in capital markets transactions
International trips:
- Edge EMEA International Deals Foundation Event (Sep-22, Madrid)
Paul Sainio
Education:
MSc Accounting, Aalto University, 2022
Previous work experience:
Wärtsilä, PwC, Aktia Bank
Joined PwC EDGE:
Fall 2022
Paul’s work highlights during Edge
PwC Delivering Deal Value (9/2022-)
International trips:
- Edge EMEA International Deals Foundation Event (Sep-22, Madrid)
