Irene Barrenechea
About Irene Barrenechea
Irene Barrenechea is a Business Analyst at UBS in London, specializing in governance and management operations. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Finance from Universidad del País Vasco and has experience in various roles across different organizations.
Work at UBS
Irene Barrenechea has been employed at UBS since 2019, where she currently serves as a Business Analyst. Her role is situated within the EMEA Governance and COO Management Office, where she focuses on governance and management operations. Prior to her current position, she completed a six-month internship at UBS in 2019 in London, United Kingdom. This experience provided her with foundational knowledge and skills that she has since applied in her ongoing role.
Education and Expertise
Irene Barrenechea holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Finance from Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea, which she completed from 2014 to 2018. In addition, she pursued a course in Marketing and Communication at Condé Nast College Spain in 2017, which lasted for 11 months. Her educational background equips her with a solid understanding of business principles, finance, and marketing strategies.
Background
Before joining UBS, Irene Barrenechea gained diverse experience in various roles. She worked as a Project Coordinator at Business Basque Initiative in 2018 for seven months, where she managed projects in the Bilbao Area, Spain. Additionally, she served as a Debt Capital Markets Intern at PKF Attest for three months in 2018 and completed a summer internship at Business Basque Initiative in 2017. She also worked as a Freelance Photographer for Fundación Vicente Ferrer in 2016.
Achievements
Irene Barrenechea is recognized for her ability to transform complex problems into simple, understandable solutions. She engages in the full project lifecycle, from idea generation and pitching to project management. Her approach combines a background in finance and strategy consulting with a creative problem-solving methodology. She actively seeks inspiration and knowledge synergies to enhance project outcomes.