Isaac Lief

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Investment Banking Prospect

Duke University · Fencing · Class of 2028

MAP Prospect Grade
81
Round 4–5
Watchlist Recommendation

Prospect Info

  • SchoolDuke University
  • MajorComputer Science & Statistics
  • MinorFinance
  • Year2028
  • GPA3.96
  • SportFencing
  • HometownPelham, NY

MAP Profile

  • Fellowship Rank27 / 78
  • Interview #195.3%
  • Interview #294.2%
  • Interview #392.9%
  • PersonalityGoal Keeper (Disciplined, Structured)
  • LeadershipAutocratic Leader (Decisive, High Accountability)
  • TeamworkSupportive (Steady, Reliable)

Overview

Isaac is one of the most naturally gifted prospects in the Diamond League class — the rare candidate whose academic horsepower, technical ceiling, and competitive background look like a prototypical Round 1 analyst profile. With a 3.96 GPA in Computer Science & Statistics at Duke and a disciplined Division I fencing schedule, he brings structure, composure, and analytical fluency well above the average first-year prospect.

Where his file diverges is consistency. Isaac performs at a high level when the stakes are elevated — interviews, live sessions, or high-visibility touchpoints — but struggled to maintain the same urgency and reliability across the full MAP calendar. Several missed or incomplete assignments created a gap between Round 1 potential and Round 5–6 execution.

The upside is real — and fixable. His mindset is input-driven, his presence is poised, and his technical foundation is elite. With greater week-to-week discipline, he could rise quickly as a high-upside analyst for firms that invest in development.

Strengths

Areas for Development

Projection

A Round 5–6 MAP prospect with Round 1 talent. Isaac’s technical ability, composure, and academic horsepower give him a high long-term ceiling. With more consistent execution and follow-through, he could develop rapidly in 2027 banking or consulting pipelines.