I have former juniors who work there.

I believe the pay is equivalent to the hours, meaning actual work is like 40% less than normal banking hours and pay reflects that. At least that’s what they told me. So if an associate 1 at a normal bank works average 80 hours a week and makes 400k, mid cap kid works 48 hour work week and gets paid around 240k.

However, at the small random places, I’ve noticed once you make director level and above, you can make great money.

 

Bumping for more thoughts.

Pretty much what other commenters said - comp is low, WLB and culture are generally good. Turnover has increased as the company's grown, but a lot of people stay because on balance it's a stable / sustainable place for an upper middle class income with a chill lifestyle. Just a matter of what you prioritize but definitely doesn't check most WSO boxes. Wouldn't say there's a well worn path for exits for juniors - have been all over the place (business school, LMM PE, some upmarket moves in PC, corp dev, family offices) etc. 

 

Thanks for the info everyone. Bumping to see if any others want to share their thoughts.

 
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