Helian Vallée

Currently a Pre-Master student at ESSEC Business School (Grande École Program), I joined the institution following an intensive preparatory class (CPGE ECG) at Lycée Blaise Pascal.

My objective is clear: to build a career in corporate finance, with a strong focus on M&A.

Competitive drive defines me just as much as my academic background. As a 2000 Elo-rated chess player and university-level boxer, I have learned to perform under pressure, analyze complex situations quickly, and make decisive choices under uncertainty, reflexes that align naturally with the high standards and rigor required in finance.

Private equity intern at ASSETVALUE CONSULTING (2025-07 – 2025-09)

• Contributing to AI-driven data extraction and reconciliation projects using Knime to support portfolio data management
• Training on eFront (BlackRock), the fund administration platform used by 850+ clients globally, to support portfolio monitoring and reporting for the Private Equity team

Intern, Shadowing at CATALOG (2025-12 – 2025-12)

• Attended client meetings and sales calls alongside the CEO (ex-BCG), gaining direct exposure to B2B deal dynamics in a high-growth environment
• Analyzed lead generation and conversion strategies for high-value prospects, identifying adoption patterns specific to an AI-native B2B sales cycle

Operations Intern, Production Department at SYSNAV (2025-10 – 2025-11)

• Conducted 60+ calibration cycles on magneto-inertial navigation sensors, ensuring data accuracy standards for autonomous vehicle systems
• Streamlined production workflows across a batch of 1,300+ miniature radiators by redesigning counting and cleaning procedures, reducing processing time by ~15%
• Restructured warehouse layout to improve storage efficiency by 30%, enabling faster equipment retrieval for production teams

Intern, Operations Assistant at CURRENCY & GOLD EXCHANGE OFFICE (2022-05 – 2022-06)

• Processed foreign currency transactions in a high-security environment, managing €100k+ in cash assets under strict regulatory and compliance protocols
• Managed 50+ client transactions independently, handling foreign currency exchanges operations with full accountability

MSc. in Management – ESSEC BUSINESS SCHOOL (2025 – 2029)

Classe préparatoire – LYCÉE BLAISE PASCAL (2022 – 2025)

BACCALAURÉAT, SCIENTIFIC SECTION in Scientific – Lycée Jean-Antoine Chaptal (2021 – 2021)