Comp at Barclays vs. William Blair

Looking for any insights at comp when you move up the ladder at either place. I believe they are both the same at the Analyst and Associate years, but how do you think comp would change at the VP, Director, MD level? I know WB is all cash vs. deferred at Barclays so that's also something to consider... Thanks!

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Blair isn’t 200 average per year as an analyst, unless you’re including an A2A bonus but even then that’s a bit of a stretch

 

Yup this is correct. Some of the best bumps in analyst/assoc benefits (including comp) were from firms which people ignore here or wave to the side given they aren't as high in prestige.

 

Blair is not paying 170k base a year to analysts, that number includes regular bonuses. 

Base 85k first 6 months

Base 90k middle 12 months

Base 95k last 6 months

Stub bonus 35k first February

Regular Bonus 85k (this is mid bucket which almost everyone gets) second february

Stub bonus 35k July at end of 2 years

Total comes out to 167.5k/yr over the two years

 

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