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From long time senior ER analyst: pay attention to II when selecting your junior seat
Hi all, I've been a senior ER analyst for about 13 years. Part of my career story is that I was over-promoted as a young ER associate, was given senior coverage too early and I believe it ended up damaging my plateau because I didn't build enough buyside relationships as a senior assoc/VP level...
Please rate this sub pm deal for me
Total comp = 200k base + (my PnL-500k)*10% + 0.6% my boss’s PnL any thoughts? thank you!
Emerging Markets fund comp and progression
I've been offered an internship position in a boutique AM fund in the Emerging Markets Equities fund in London. I know a decent bit about the general AM space but entirely unaware of the EM side - what is general career progression like in terms of exit opps, promotions, and compensation?
BB ER first year comp?
What's the average first year comp (total) for all the BB banks? Which banks have highest and which banks have lowest comps?
OCIO Compensation Associate / Senior Associate
Hi everyone - Are people able to talk about OCIO compensation from the associate / senior associate levels and up? Thank you!
What to expect for comp: Canada vs US
I'm looking into MBB consulting. I'm originally from Canada but am interested in potentially working in the US. Is there a big difference in comp for US vs Canadian positions? I would be working in the Toronto office if in Canada.
Top Crossover Compensation
I'm an incoming MF PE analyst (ignore title I'm too lazy to update it) and am thinking about going to a crossover was curious if anyone had any actual data points on what comp looks like at the following shops: Greenoaks, Dragoneer, Coatue, Lone Pine, Altimeter, D1, Durable.
Secondaries Advisory Compensation.
Hi, I am a recent grad who just got a verbal offer for a small secondaries advisory shop in London. We will be discussing my compensation in the next call. Does anyone know what the going compensation are? I know this industry is quite niche, but I wasn't able to find anything. Thanks in advance!
Trying to compare potential comps
What is the typical comp of someone in Goldman FICC & Equities NYC (rates or credit trader)? What is the typical comp of someone in LMM S&T NYC (rates or credit trader)? What is the typical comp of someone in Goldman FICC & Equities Houston (oil or power trader)? I know that the bonus numbers vary a...
Welcome Bonus / Signing bonus - VP level
Potentially considering an offer from a smaller shop, $30B fund, VP level. Given the period,I believe that there is some ability to ask for a signing bonus or something similar (by another name perhaps) to compensate for this and make the hit less financially onerous in the short term. How does this...
Comp at Long only Macro fund
Hi guys, I got an offer for a junior PM role in London after a few years working as research analyst. It's a fund with $500bn of AUM and the position will focus on long only funds in the Macro and Emerging Markets space. Before making my final decision I would like to get an idea of the total comp...
MBB first year exploring PE options
Hi! I've been at an MBB for around 6 months now (post-undergrad) and am exploring PE associate roles as a potential exit. I am looking at the consultant-friendly funds (Bain Cap, Charlesbank, Berkshire, etc.) as options. I have some questions about the process I'd love some clarification on: 1. I'd...
Does this job rock or suck??
Gents, interviewing at a LMM for what is being described as a "research associate" role. Seems officially on the business development side, but with a focus on generating investment theses for the fund to pursue. No excel modeling, which I'm fine with. All-in comp is $180k , at most. Tier 2 city....
JLL/CBRE/NKF Capital Markets Associate Comp
Hi - I'm currently an MBA at NYU/CBS/SOM/DARDEN and am recruiting for capital markets roles in NYC. I have interviews with the above 3 firms and am wondering what a typical comp structure looks like for a capital markets associate.
AITA: Leaving New Full-time Job in Resi Land Dev to Summer Internship in CRE (40% pay cut)
I recently accepted a FT job with a regional homebuilder in their land department. The work, as it turns out, is not what I expected it to be, but the base pay is very good IMO. With bonuses, in this market and location I'm in (very achievable), it brings my $75-85K salary to over 6 figs (I just...
Ardea Partners in 2024
Wondering if anyone has thoughts on the firm's reputation, prestige, culture/WLB, exits, and comp (yes I've seen other forums but want updated info). Know it's a smaller boutique with interesting senior lineage going back to GS and seemingly impressive deals/deal flow, FIG focus. Wondering what the...
Opinions on SSGA?
I’m currently looking to break into LO AM from SS ER and am in the middle of interviewing with State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) for an Equity Analyst role on their Fundamental Equities team. I wanted to get some opinions on how they compare with other large institutional asset managers...
How to Structure Bonus Comp for Analyst
I'm at a SM L/S sub $500mm AUM outside Chicago. Current bonus structure is a LSD % of PNL after a 4% hard hurdle rate and a high water mark. We've been short biased and had a huge year in 2022. We stayed short through 2023 and ended up with negative returns after Nov/Dec of 2023, so it looks like I...
Average bonus for an allocator at an endowment or foundation?
Anyone have a general idea of what comp and bonuses are as an allocator across all levels? I'm making $120k as an analyst at an endowment with 3.5 years of experience (1st year as an allocator) so I'm trying to see what the trajectory is like.
Highest Paying Investment Banks / Profit Sharing
Thinking about making the switch back to banking and was looking for an up-to-date and accurate list of banks that either pay the most / have profit sharing. So far the following are on my radar: Q, CVP, PJT, Gugg, Dyal, M Klein, LionTree. I don't know how they stack up so would like some color.
MBB vs BB/EB salaries in Europe
How does the compensation look like at MBB and how does it compare (base + bonus) with BBs and EBs in Europe? Asking mainly for Paris/Frankfurt and London
Insight on what this compensation range means for first year analyst
I was told verbally that my full-time compensation range for a first-year analyst position at the firm would match the high-end investment banking compensation range for base and bonus. What does that exactly mean in dollar terms?
Coatue GP Salaries
Coatue is notoriously well-known for not paying carry and just paying dummy cash comp. I am curious if anyone knows/has a general idea of how much some of the top partners on the private side made/are making (e.g. Lucas Swisher, Michael Gilroy, Dan Rose, David Cahn, etc.).
FT Analyst pay listed as hourly rate ?
Have two offers from large global banks in similar roles -- Bank #1 Offer letter lists base pay as hourly and references prorated 52-week salary based on 40hr workweek. Bank #2 lists base pay as salary, no mention of hourly I am confused about the hourly language in bank#1 b/c it's more similar to...
Alvarez and Marsal PEPI group
Hey Guys! Looking for comp, culture, rep of the Alvarez and Marsal Private Equity Performance. How does analyst comp compare to the rest of the firm?
Carry
I am in a somewhat unique position as the second man in a PE fund (target $300-$600mm) for which my firm is about to enter the market. I spent 2 years in IB and have been at my fund for ~3 years now - my title is still Associate and we do not have a Senior Associate title. My review is coming up in...
Trading at Louis Dreyfus
What's the reputation for a trader from Louis Dreyfus in terms of lateral/exit ops nowadays? Chances of making 7 figures around 10 years after grad possible? Either by ascending internally and getting big bonuses or by transitioning to other roles. Memphis-cotton office or Wilton - Grains and...
Fund wants to renegotiate percentages
Hi all, I'm a PM at one of the major multi-manager funds, where I've been trading successfully for little under a year. The area I'm in recently underwent a leadership change, and the new boss wants to renegotiate my percentages for future comp. His idea is that my current ones are a deal I made...
Corp Fin/Dev/Strat Compensation 2023/2024
Haven't seen a Comp thread for Corp Fin/Dev/Strat. Let's get one started: Format Example Title/YOE: Firm Type/Industry/Size: Old Base/Bonus: New Base: City Description: I'll add mine once we do our performance review in a week or two
Commercial Banking - RE Compensation Thread
I’ll go first Location - Midwest Year - 3rd year analyst - Origination Bank Size - Large Regional Bank Function - Multifamily Balance Sheet Lending Salary - 92k Bonus - TBD later this week , will update Update - bonus 10%
SANTANDER BONUS 2024
Lets do this Title/Group: Location: Base: Bonus: Are we happy with the bonus for this year? Ill go first - Title/Group: Analyst - GDF DCM Location: London Base: 70k Bonus: 50k Not happy and should've been more given performance
Compensations in France
What does the total comp for a starting QR (right after internship) look like in Paris ? I am mainly asking about places like MS, Boa, JPM, and hedge funds like SquarePoint,QRT,CFM. But any other input is appreciated also. Thanks in advance.
London IBD Recruitment - Process?
Hi all, I'm making the move to London in late-24 and wanting to get a sense for how the IBD job market is faring, expected salary, and the recruitment process. Any views appreciated. A bit of background to me: Reputable university with top grades (undergrad + masters) I've been at a solid domestic...
Raymond James Florida Comp?
What does an analyst in Raymond James' HQ (St Petersburg, FL) make in their industrial group? Expected salary progression is also appreciated. Thanks!
Pay at Elliott
One of my bschool classmates is heading to Elliott after graduation. He is being cagey about comp (was previously at a top MF). Anyone have any insights in the comp progression there?
Philadelphia Compensation
Hi All - My wife & I are thinking of relocating to Philly from NYC. We are trying to figure out how much of a pay cut we would take, if any, by relocating. It’s been much harder to find this information than I thought. Does anyone have insight into VP of Acquisitions and/or Development...
Financial Analyst & Associate Compensation Structure?
I am looking for some insight on what compensation might look like as a CRE Financial Analyst at a reputable firm (I recognize this varies depending on experience level & team/service line supported). What is a typical base salary for a Financial Analyst with limited experience? And, for an...
What should my promo comp expectations be? (Analyst to Associate - NYC MM IB)
Pretty sure I'm getting the title bump up to associate in a few weeks. I work at a NYC MM IB doing M&A on a very small team (sub 15). Deal flow has been decentish throughout the year. What should I be expecting in terms of base and bonus %? What is the lowest for it to be considered "okay" pay? Will...
Private Credit comp info
Hey guys, There's genuinely not much info about private credit comp for analyst levels in London and Continental Europe. Need numbers for firms like Muzinich/Tikehau/Eurazeo etc. info seems to be conflicting. Thanks for all the help!
Real Estate Compensation Spreadsheet
Attached is a file I've seen circulated on WSO a couple times. This version is from May-23. Is there a more recently updated version floating around?
Surprise (early?) Promotion to Sr. AM Analyst - Comp Increase
I just got a surprise promotion at my Debt AM shop to Sr. Analyst after a year at the shop and out of school. No MBA like my peers but I had 1.5 years of industry experience (cap markets, origination) prior to joining and I think this was a big driver in value to the team as I came in running and...
Equity Research Compensation 2023/24 (London/Europe)
Hi Everyone, Thought we could kick off the 2023/24 London/Europe based compensation discussion. I’ll go first: Title/YOE: Associate 1; 2 years on sell-side and 4 years on buy-side Rank: 18/73 (we are ranked across the whole of research services) Firm Type/Size: Redburn Atlantic Base/Bonus:...
Best Lending Career to Pursue
I am considering a role in loan originations at a large bank. I have a few questions about the different options I have: 1.) Agency Lending- this space seems so saturated and competitive. Can you actually get paid well here? Also, does doing it at a bank limit your edge vs non-bank (non-regulated)...
Evercore vs Lazard
Hey y'all I am new posting on here but was just curious of what people's takes might be: If you guys had offers from both Evercore and Lazard (same group), what would you pick and what are your takes in terms of Compensation (Signing Bonus, Salary, EOY Bonus), exit opportunities into Buy-Side...
LMM Associate comp - London
Senior analyst 2.5 years in at a small (sub 20 hc) LMM (£10 - £200m) shop in London. Having conversations about promotion and looking to gauge street comp for a 1st year associate at this end of the market? Obviously I understand there are many factors to consider here, but I'm hoping to get...
Comp updates after signing
If you sign an offer two years prior to your start date (i.e. signing a 2025 offer in 2023). Do the compensation numbers in the initial offer letter get updated to match current market when you finally start?
SG Investment Banking Comp for Local Banks
Hi, Got into the later rounds of the interview process for the investment banking division for a local SG bank, i.e. DBS OCBC UOB. I can't seem to find information about working in the local bank's IBD team, so was wondering if WSO has any information on: 1. Compensation for associates 2. Working...
Incoming SA at Barclays- Concerns about Exodus + Comp
Hey Everyone, I'm an incoming IB SA at Barclays in New York. I am a little scared hearing about the exodus of sorts that has been happening. I have also heard the IB Pay at Barclays is much lower than at other banks. I want to know what groups at Barc would be the best for exits but also comp....
Getting an offer at a HF but love my PE firm
Looking for some advice. I work at a PE firm and absolutely love it. The culture is awesome. My manager is incredible, my skip level is amazing, and her manager is a huge supporter of mine. I get unprecedented access to leadership and really feel like a valued member of the firm. But a major HF is...
MF PE in Paris
Anyone has insight on large PE firms in Paris such KKR, Carlyle, CVC..? What is their team size, compensation, working hours..
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