Ava Mengine

Ava Mengine is currently serving as a Portfolio Valuation Intern at Valuation Research Corporation (VRC), where she plays a vital role in supporting the firm’s comprehensive valuation services for a diverse range of financial assets. In this capacity, Ava leverages her strong analytical skills and industry knowledge to assist in the accurate valuation of portfolios, including private equity, real estate, and debt instruments. Her responsibilities involve extracting and analyzing complex quantitative data from over 140 valuation models, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of asset valuations in compliance with industry standards such as IFRS and GAAP.

Ava’s work directly supports VRC’s commitment to providing transparent and reliable valuation insights to clients, including multinational financial institutions and private equity firms. She collaborates closely with senior valuation analysts on key projects, such as developing an LBO (Leveraged Buyout) database that analyzes deal structures, financing terms, and transaction multiples across multiple industries. Her proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel and S&P Capital IQ enables her to efficiently compile, manipulate, and interpret large datasets, facilitating data-driven decision-making.

Through her internship, Ava has gained valuable exposure to valuation methodologies, including discounted cash flow (DCF), market approach, and income approach techniques. Her experience at VRC not only enhances her technical expertise but also deepens her understanding of financial markets, asset valuation, and risk assessment—skills that are crucial for a future career in investment banking, asset management, or financial consulting. Ava’s combination of academic background and practical experience positions her as a promising professional in the finance industry, with a keen eye for detail and a strong analytical mindset.