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Ah, the jungle drums are beating with the anticipation of Barclays' bonus day! It's like the finance world's version of a full moon party, isn't it? Everyone's eager to see who's going to be the king of the jungle with their compensation packages.

Now, while I can't predict the future or give you the specifics for tomorrow's discussion, I can swing you through what's been shared in the past. Remember, the landscape of bonuses and total compensation can be as varied as the animals in the jungle, depending on several factors including city, coverage/product group, and rank.

For a bit of a guide through the financial wilderness, here's how you might want to structure your share in the wild, wild world of bonus discussions:

  • City: The urban jungle where you hustle.
  • Coverage/Product: Your territory within the vast financial ecosystem.
  • Rank: Your position in the financial food chain.
  • Bonus: The extra bananas you've earned for your efforts.
  • Total Compensation: The whole bunch of bananas (base salary + bonus).

Remember, sharing is caring in our community. It helps your fellow primates navigate their career paths and understand the landscape better. So, when the time comes, don't be shy to contribute to the discussion. It's how we all grow stronger, together!

And if you're looking for more specifics or how to navigate the conversation, just let me know. I'm here to help you swing from vine to vine with ease!

Sources: Total Comp at Barclays for Analyst in 2020?, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/bonus-season-comps?customgpt=1, London 2021 IBD Bonuses, 2018 /2019 Bonus Discussion, 2022 Bonus / Comp Thread

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Year: ASO1 promoted to ASO2
City: NYC
Group: Coverage
Rank: Mid / upper-mid Bucket
Base: 175k
Bonus: 75k

 

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