Natalia Kovalenko
Career coach for finance professionals changing paths
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
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| Works with | Professionals |
| Credentials | Bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance, Bocconi University |
Natalia Kovalenko is a career coach for finance professionals who are changing paths. She works with people moving between banking, high-growth operating roles and venture capital. She started in M&A at Morgan Stanley, then held roles at Deliveroo and Triple Point. She is now Strategic Finance Lead at Plum, a UK fintech. She has also run a hiring process for a strategic finance role, so she knows what hiring managers screen for.
What Natalia helps with
Natalia helps people who are leaving a structured finance path and need reliable information about what comes next.
- Moving from investment banking to other finance roles
- Understanding what a role is like day to day
- Knowing which parts of your experience transfer
- Evaluating an opportunity with no reference points
- Telling a clear story about a non-linear career
- Deciding whether to make a move or stay where you are
Who Natalia works with
Natalia works with people making transitions like her own. These include moves between banking, strategic finance, corporate development, high-growth operating roles and venture capital. Her clients are leaving a structured career path and want real information about the alternatives.
Background and qualifications
Natalia began her career as an investment banking associate in M&A at Morgan Stanley from 2018 to 2021. She moved to Deliveroo as a finance and strategy manager, then joined Triple Point Ventures as a venture associate. In 2024 she returned to operating as Strategic Finance Lead at Plum, where she runs strategic finance, fundraising and investor relations. She has also hired for a strategic finance role on her own team. She holds a bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance from Bocconi University.
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She has made moves between banking, operating roles and venture capital, and has also hired for a strategic finance role.
Best for finance professionals weighing a move out of banking or another structured path.
Common questions
How much does Natalia Kovalenko charge?
Coaching with Natalia runs $90 to $175 an hour. Message Natalia from this page for an exact quote.
What does Natalia Kovalenko help with?
Natalia Kovalenko helps with moving from investment banking to other finance roles, understanding what a role is like day to day, knowing which parts of your experience transfer and evaluating an opportunity with no reference points.
Is Natalia Kovalenko certified?
Natalia Kovalenko lists: Bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance, Bocconi University.
Will Natalia always recommend a career move?
No. She will tell you if she thinks a move is wrong for you. Staying where you are can be the right informed choice.
How do I contact Natalia Kovalenko?
Send Natalia a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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