A commercial bank is a financial institution that accepts deposits from the public and gives loans for the purposes of consumption and investment to make a profit. It can also refer to a bank or a division of a large bank that deals with corporations or large or middle-sized businesses, to differentiate from retail banks and investment banks. Commercial banks include private sector banks and public sector banks.
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some insights regarding compensation for commercial banking roles:
It seems that a 10% bonus might be on the lower end compared to other roles within commercial banking, but it can vary based on the specific position and level of experience.
Sources: 2017 Commercial/Corporate Banking Bonuses, 2017 Commercial/Corporate Banking Bonuses, 2018 /2019 Commercial/Corporate Banking Bonuses, 2018 /2019 Commercial/Corporate Banking Bonuses, 2020/2021 Corporate and Commercial Banking Bonuses
That's probably about right. You should also expect the final % to be tied to a very complex matrix with metrics over which you won't have any direct control and includes a highly subjective factor which is up to management and driven by the overall needs of the bank to manage EPS.
expect $60-$70k base, bonus probably $5-10k.
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