With bonuses pretty much out, would appreciate seeing how comp looked at different banks in Houston. Feel free to use classic WSO format:
Any other context would be much appreciated as well (firm performance, firm perks, etc).
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here is a summary of compensation details for banks in Houston using the classic WSO format:
IB - Houston Bonus Thread
2018 / 2019 Bonus Discussion
Additional Context
For more detailed and specific information, you might want to check out the full threads on Wall Street Oasis: - https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/2018-2019-bonu…</a">2018 / 2019 Bonus Discussion - https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/ib-houston-bon…</a">IB - Houston Bonus Thread
Feel free to explore these threads for more insights and updates from other users.
Sources: 2021 Corporate Banking Comp/Bonus Thread, 2018 /2019 Bonus Discussion, 2023 Consolidated IB Analyst Bonuses, Highest Paying Banks (Non EB/BB/MM), 2019/2020 Investment Banking Bonus Discussion
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Let's get some numbers in here boys. I'm looking to lateral to Houston in the next year.
jefferies.
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As a Houston Banker this is my guess:
- Moelis, Evercore, PWP
JPM also pays well, have seen mixed things on Jefferies recently. I also believe MS comps well but don’t have any solid datapoints there.
But just FYI for the intern OP - u shouldn’t solely pick ur firm on pay. This varies drastically YoY and culture is more important.
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you're a troll. JPM gives $10k bonuses to analysts. and nobody in houston calls them PWP - it's TPH
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