Culture & Community
Värde’s entrepreneurial and one-team mentality shapes our culture and contributes to diverse thought, collaboration and innovation. Our team’s dedication and hard work are recognized with competitive benefits and career growth opportunities. We emphasize mental health support, work flexibility and social responsibility, creating an environment where employees can thrive personally and professionally.
ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL
AND GOVERNANCE
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Environmental, Social and Governance
We believe that environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) principles align naturally with our core values, as well as our fiduciary responsibility to protect, create and maximize value for investors.
Guided by Värde’s senior leadership, ESG factors, wherever possible, are considered throughout our firm’s operations as well as the investment lifecycle from diligence to exit.
A strong belief that everyone benefits from a more diverse, equitable and inclusive society, coupled with a culture of generosity, underpins our efforts to foster positive change in our industry and communities. This commitment drives us to actively integrate and promote ESG considerations into our daily operations, aiming to enhance sustainability, create value and contribute meaningfully to society and environmental well-being.
Diversity and Inclusion
Värde is committed to increasing diversity and fostering a culture of inclusion – both within our firm and broadly in the alternative investment industry. We have long believed that a team composed of individuals with varied backgrounds and perspectives leads to better investment and business outcomes.
We are highly intentional about cultivating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, has a voice and can flourish. We continuously aim to evolve, update and broaden our initiatives to maintain open dialogue and support each other in meaningful ways, such as:
- Women’s Network (WOVEN)
- Working Parents’ Network
- Värde Rotational Program for early talent
- Educational opportunities
- Programming for days and months of recognition
We also proudly partner with organizations in support of underrepresented talent.
Philanthropy
Värde is passionate about giving back to our local communities. In addition to company-led initiatives and sponsored volunteer opportunities, Värde proudly supports employees’ personal philanthropic efforts, including a charitable match program for volunteer time or financial contributions.
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650
causes supported globally
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800
volunteer hours supported
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$1.1 Million
in employee match dollars
Värde Values
Integrity and collegiality form the pillars of a thriving work culture. We foster an environment that is transparent and inclusive, where every voice matters. We value diverse perspectives and believe they are key to innovation and growth.
Core Values
Since our founding, we have remained committed to our mission to fundamentally change lives for the good by finding innovative ways to invest and create value.
We live this mission each day by staying true to our five core values: integrity, excellence, collegiality, innovation and humility.
Integrity
We consistently align our actions with our commitments.
Excellence
We hold ourselves and others to a high standard. We learn from mistakes and course correct quickly.
Collegiality
We are open and collegial with each other and seek in all our actions to make Värde a great place to work.
Innovation
We experiment and unlock complexity with new ideas to create excess returns and enterprise value.
Humility
We are intellectually honest. We seek to listen and learn to achieve the best outcomes.