Signing Bonus

Any thoughts on minimum signing bonus at a Tier-1 direct lender for a (senior) associate position? There's no recruiter involved so keen to also hear thoughts if folks are generally willing to offer a higher welcome bonus because they don't have to pay a head hunter? 

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