ECM book comp?
What kind of comp is expected for someone just managing the ECM book capturing free money from IPO allocations/placements, monetizing firm relationships and commish spend?
What kind of comp is expected for someone just managing the ECM book capturing free money from IPO allocations/placements, monetizing firm relationships and commish spend?
| +18 | Final round HF process - is it weird to send another idea? | 9 | 18h |
| +16 | SF HF Roles | 12 | 6h |
| +6 | Next cooked MM? | 1 | 2d |
| +3 | del | 3 | 3d |
Career Resources
Career Advancement Opportunities
July 2026 Hedge Fund
Overall Employee Satisfaction
July 2026 Hedge Fund
Professional Growth Opportunities
July 2026 Hedge Fund
Total Avg Compensation
July 2026 Hedge Fund
“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”
Leaderboard
| 1 | 99.2 | |
| 2 | 99.0 | |
| 3 | 99.0 | |
| 4 | 99.0 | |
| 5 | 98.9 | |
| 6 | 98.9 | |
| 7 | 98.9 | |
| 8 | 98.9 | |
| 9 | 98.9 | |
| 10 | 98.8 |
“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”
Get instant access to lessons taught by experienced private equity pros and bulge bracket investment bankers including financial statement modeling, DCF, M&A, LBO, Comps and Excel Modeling.
Based on the most helpful WSO content, compensation in ECM (Equity Capital Markets) varies by role and seniority. For someone managing the ECM book, likely at a senior level (e.g., VP+), the compensation structure typically includes a base salary and a significant bonus component tied to performance metrics like deal flow, IPO allocations, and client relationships.
Here’s a breakdown of average total compensation for ECM roles:
These figures include both base salary and bonuses. Bonuses in ECM are often influenced by the success of IPOs, placements, and the ability to monetize firm relationships effectively. While the "free money" from IPO allocations and commissions can be lucrative, the actual payout depends on the firm's performance, deal volume, and individual contribution to the book's success.
Sources: Investment Banking vs. Capital Markets - How different are they?, Investment Banking vs. Capital Markets - How different are they?, How are JPM PE exits, Corporate Finance Q&A with accountingbyday, BJM85, STorIB, and djfiii, ECM Exit Opportunities
There’s no such thing as a “book” lmao. Maybe for shitty comanager roles with 1-2% econs that are simply a mechanism for corporates to pay their banks. You have to pitch for IPOs. That’s a lot of work
whay are you talking about
theres ECM books at all funds thats what OP is asking about
Darling he isn’t talking about an investment banking operation you noob lol. He’s asking about ECM HF strat
Yes! Anyone?
Suscipit qui earum qui. Optio repellendus placeat quisquam aut tenetur quo quae. Quae id aut repellendus.
Et ut ut quaerat quibusdam quas harum. Eaque nostrum reiciendis autem beatae vel repudiandae odio. Expedita sapiente neque et. Sit ea voluptas reiciendis consectetur voluptas quia.
Dolores inventore at non dolores et veritatis voluptas. Qui qui vel aut voluptatem quidem ad. Sunt aut aspernatur consectetur aliquam odio perspiciatis et. Aliquam nostrum qui ut pariatur cum fugit sed modi. Facere aut aliquam voluptas exercitationem mollitia.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...