I’ve heard conflicting things, are analyst bonuses generally paid out at the beginning of the year or June/July/Aug when it’s closer to a full year after starting? If both are the case, are there two lateral waves every year (one in the early part of the year and another in the summer)?
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Depends my firm does 3 bonuses
Analyst bonuses are paid in either of the cycles you mentioned - depends on the firm. There are generally lateral opps after bonuses as that’s when Analysts leave, so yes in March and July / August.
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