HF cash comp holdback/vesting

Posted this on the DK thread but want to open it up. Curious what people have seen for cash comp vesting periods/holdbacks? Or you get 100% of your current year cash bonus comp on bonus day? Looking specifically for some of the bigger guys like DK.

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Depends on both the fund and the seniority (which I’ve found to impact the math more). 

juniors: almost always 100% cash, up until you get to mid/high 6 figures 

mid career: about 60-70% cash, the rest some form of fund investment or deferral 

senior: I’ve seen anywhere from 15-50% cash the rest deferred/equity/etc (more for partners, depends how you value that). 

 

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