Equity/Credit Research 2021 Bonus Discussion

I'm about to join ER at a BB and would be interested in renewing last years discussion on bonuses. It's a bit late but better late than never.

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Title: Equity Research Associate (1st year)
Rank: Top
Firm Type/Size: Sell-side, BB
Base/Bonus: £50/15
City Description: London

2020 thread: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/equitycred…;

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Wow this is very surprising to me, i’m at an independent AM and getting £45k with 20% max bonus. But given the hour difference from being at an independent AM to a Bank i’d very much say that’s value. Also i’m guessing your in the top tax bracket too?

 

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