Where do you guys think bonuses are going to come in for groups like tech or fig where there haven't been a ton of deals?
Rank: A1/A2/A3/A4 Bank: GS/JP/MS/Citi/BofA Bonus: as % of base.. eg A2 50% = $100K Group: Coverage/M&A/ECM/DCM
Thinking its more of a be grateful for your job situation for many groups that haven't closed a single deal this year. However - is 50% of base too harsh?
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50-75% makes sense.
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