Bonuses for SMBC, HSBC, Mizuho, Nomura?
What are bonuses like for these firms at the analyst level? Coverage banking. I am assuming base is street level
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here’s what you need to know about analyst-level bonuses for the firms you mentioned:
SMBC: Specific bonus figures for SMBC are not detailed in the context provided. However, it is reasonable to assume that bonuses align with mid-tier or lower-tier banks, given its positioning in the market.
HSBC: HSBC has had instances of no bonuses in certain years (e.g., 2020), as noted in WSO discussions. This suggests that bonuses at HSBC can be inconsistent and may depend heavily on firm performance and market conditions.
Mizuho: While exact bonus figures for Mizuho are not provided, it is generally considered a mid-tier bank. Bonuses are likely to be in line with other well-paying banks but not at the level of top-tier firms.
Nomura: Nomura is listed among the high-paying banks for analyst bonuses in 2023. This places it in the same category as firms like Moelis, Citi, and Goldman Sachs, suggesting competitive bonuses at the analyst level.
For all these firms, base salaries are typically street level, meaning they align with the industry standard for analysts.
Sources: 2023 Consolidated IB Analyst Bonuses, 2023 Consolidated IB Analyst Bonuses, 2022 Analyst Bonus Thread, HSBC Announces No Bonuses for 2020, 2016 analyst bonus thread
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Nomura, top bucket - full coat of samurai armor and a nobu gift card
A sticker and a pat on the back
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smbc is 35k for first year analysts
And beyond that?
This can’t be true. Seriously? Or is this bottom bucket?
I started there as a first year and our entire analyst class got $25k in our first year - we had no buckets
any numbers for bnp too?
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