Best paying associate roles in London
I want to move from my BB role where bonuses avg 50% p.a. with mediocre deal flow. Where should I be aiming for significant bonus upside and elevated base of £140k+
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Move to an EB or MF they will pay better but WLB will likely be worse
I will either stay in banking or try for HF. PE not an attractive exit given same/worse WLB, mediocre comp in medium term, and broader difficulties the industry is having. Want to know specific salary and bonus levels at other EBs/BBs so can aim accordingly
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EBs gotta be up there too
Bump. The base is one thing, but to get that big bonus upside, you really need to target US banks or EBs with strong deal flow in London.
Bump - stop gatekeeping the bag
Have you tried claiming benefits?
My last year UK benefits were 80 base + 60 bonus. After tax I got to keep 45k!
IBD salaries in UK = Benefits at this stage of the economy
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elite boutiques probably top the list once you factor in bonus
EBs and top US banks are your best bet for hitting that £140k+ base with strong bonus potential in London.
certain US BB was paying 100-110% bonus to their top bucket a few years ago
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