Bonus Battle
Two DEI protagonists in most teams. Who will land a fatter bonus this year.
Here is how to spot a DEI Becky
//www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/off-topic/how-to-spot-dei-becky-in-ib
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White Beckie is Hawk Tuah final boss while ESL Asian Beckie is a hardworking ninja.
Some hater will get the poll deleted again
Based on previous WSO threads, discussions around bonuses in investment banking often highlight performance, deal contributions, and team dynamics as key factors influencing payouts. While diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are increasingly prominent, bonuses are typically tied to measurable outcomes rather than personal characteristics or program affiliations.
If you're curious about spotting trends or stereotypes like the "DEI Becky" mentioned in the linked thread, it's worth noting that such discussions often carry subjective or anecdotal tones. The focus should remain on individual performance, networking, and value addition to the team, as these are the primary drivers of compensation in the industry.
For a deeper dive into bonus structures and how they vary across roles, you might want to explore WSO's compensation reports or related threads on bonus season insights.
Sources: Good P&L Bad Bonus, White Male offer rate at my BB was like 30% (Srs), Jamie Dimon on Diversity & energizing office culture - finally someone explains it, Arguing for bigger bonus?
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