⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Prospect · Behind-the-Scenes Archetype · Investment Banking Track
Columbia University · Swimming & Diving 🏊♀️ · Class of 2028
Valeriya came out of the gates strong in Phase 1, posting one of the highest early-season scores in the cohort.
As a classic Behind-the-Scenes personality, she thrives when she can think deeply, work independently, and refine
her output before bringing it to the table. The early analytics, discipline, and consistency were all there — and it
helped her secure a top-three Phase 1 ranking.
The Playoffs introduced a steeper learning curve, and she initially struggled adjusting to the increased pace and
the intensity of execution deliverables. Instead of folding, she recalibrated, recovered late, and closed strong — a
meaningful signal for long-term growth potential. Her technical inclination (Python, data science, OR) and
reliability with Student Support suggest genuine upside as she matures through more reps.
A high-upside Round 3–4 candidate with one of the strongest underlying skill foundations in the class.
If her Phase 1 version becomes the norm — disciplined, steady, thoughtful, technically grounded — she projects
as a reliable, structured analyst who excels in execution-heavy environments. The personality–leadership pairing
(Behind the Scenes × Transactional) makes her a natural systems-builder: someone who thrives in structured
workflows and anchors team stability.
With continued reps and improved pacing, Valeriya has the potential to outperform expectations and develop into
the type of disciplined operator banks love to have in the analyst bullpen.