Bonus Increases?

I read an article from Bloomberg today saying that banks are looking to increase bonus pools by 20+ percent this year. 

What do you guys think bonuses will look like this year at BBs and EBs?

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EBs will crush it as always and pay meaningfully above street. I think BBs will be up but not as much as deserved by junior and mid-level bankers that have been sacrificing their lives in a record M&A environment. There's an opportunity for top MM firms that have gained a bunch of share to pay above BB levels.

 
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Will be firm dependent, but my bank’s fee revenue this year is up more than 2.5x on relatively constant headcount. If they don’t juice bonuses, then half the firm would probably quit lol

 

Can confirm that GS, EVR, JPM, and MOE will be in the range of 80-110% of base. Can't speak to other banks, but I can assure you this year will be strong across the board, assuming you're at a mid-to-top tier firm in NY.

 
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Can confirm that GS, EVR, JPM, and MOE will be in the range of 80-110% of base. Can't speak to other banks, but I can assure you this year will be strong across the board, assuming you're at a mid-to-top tier firm in NY.

At a BB and was already at 130%,- 140% for A2 through VP1, so it’s 150% or bust at an absolute minimum this year…

 

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