“My mentoring session with Andre was extremely valuable and gave me the clarity and direction I needed at an important stage of my application journey. He was kind, approachable, and generous with his time, creating an atmosphere in which I felt comfortable sharing my experiences, asking questions, and discussing my doubts openly.
One of the most helpful aspects of our conversation was his guidance on how to organize and communicate my personal story. Andre helped me understand how to connect different experiences into a coherent narrative, identify the elements that matter most, and explain their significance more clearly. His perspective was fundamental in helping me see how to present my background with greater confidence, purpose, and authenticity.
I particularly appreciated his advice on what to avoid. He helped me recognize that including every detail does not necessarily make a story stronger, and that being selective can make a message much more effective. Our discussion gave me a clearer understanding of how to avoid unnecessary repetition, keep my narrative focused, and ensure that each part contributes something meaningful to the overall application.
Andre also provided valuable guidance on how to organize the application process itself. He helped me think more clearly about priorities, how to approach the different components, and how to make the work feel more manageable. Having a clearer structure has made a difference to my mindset: instead of seeing the applications as one overwhelming task, I now feel better equipped to approach them through specific, achievable steps.
Another important takeaway was his advice on how to use the coming days effectively. Our conversation helped me understand where to focus my energy, which tasks deserve immediate attention, and how to establish a realistic plan. I left the session with a stronger sense of direction and a better understanding of how to balance thoughtful preparation with consistent progress.
What made the experience positive was the combination of practical guidance and encouragement. Andre offered suggestions in a considerate and constructive way, helping me reflect on my choices while also making me feel supported. His kindness made it easier to engage honestly with the process and to see areas for improvement as opportunities to strengthen my applications.
Overall, this session was fundamental in helping me understand both what I want to communicate and how to move forward. I now have a clearer approach to telling my story, organizing my applications, avoiding common mistakes, and planning the next few days with intention.
I am very grateful for Andre’s support and for the care he brought to our conversation. His advice gave me useful tools, renewed confidence, and a more focused approach to the work ahead. I would highly recommend a session with him to anyone seeking thoughtful guidance, practical direction, and a supportive space to develop their application narrative. The session helped me turn uncertainty into a clearer plan, and I feel much more prepared to make the most of the time ahead and present my experiences in a meaningful and convincing way.”
Can confirm CB groups received raises across street.
What’s the new range for Associates?
Bump - curious for CB Associate
if corp banking is part of the investment bank, yes
At a BB with CIB structure. Have seen raises for CB Ans but not Associates
tell me whats street so I can tell HR to go fuck themselves for paying 115 base to CB associates
That’s worth telling HR to fuck off pre 2021 raises. No sarcasm.
Its canada so this is what we get
Pretty sure JPM / C / RBC all pay at least 160k base for CB associate
Rbc? Even in canada? If thats true then I’m quitting lol
I think its 175k base for JPM 1st yr CIB associates now.
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Wells is still 85, 90, 95 for analysts.
Heard they bumped AS1 base to 150 though
As1 pay is still 125. If you are looking to get into CB, do whatever you can to go to JPM/Citi/BoA. WF is a 3.5 year analyst program where they just keep saying at least it's better than before.
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So is corporate banking at a BB less competitive to get an internship at than IBD ?
only slightly. and probably not really much difference in terms of getting in.
If given 2 offers: one is CB at JPM/C/BOA and the other is IB at BMO. I’m not really interested in PE at the moment but I think I will not be able to find exit opportunities in CB. CB seems like good money and wlb but I don’t see how those skills may help me outside of finance. Any opinions?
You're right. The skills from CB are not marketable for much. No direct exits outside of some sort of debt fund. PE is not likely. Maybe if you spin something sector/market specific that you have experience with, then some nuanced corporate finance/capital markets gigs or VC/startup roles are possible. If you land anything besides Private Credit it will be solely based off your grit/interest/determination rather than it being a direct fit with the skills you got from CB
We are at 100/105/110 analyst
Wells is still at 85K for CB!
Unreal... Does anyone know if they plan to meet street? I doubt they'll be able to keep juniors past a year.
Wondering the same thing here!
Hopefully there's some change to this soon, but definitely not betting on anything.
Is anyone know if there was any development about increasing the base pay at Wells Fargo in today’s Q&A?
Nope. It was mainly about how we need to be back in the office.
lmfao what a shithole bank
I wonder what they’re waiting to start bumping base. They keep mentioning about talent war, but aren't doing anything really compare to competitors.
Heard BMO is raising bases again. Anyone know any specific numbers?
I was on the A&A hall yesterday, didn't sound like they're raising.
Weird someone told me management is coming up with new numbers and that they haven’t approved anything yet but are talking.
Wondering when Wells Fargo will decide to do the same.
Anything from the call today?
I think it is officially official that Wells has no intention to increase base salary anytime soon. They didn't even open up Q&A session. No mention of bump whatsoever! Probably time to jump ship.
They just said that it's important to be in the office for LeArNinG OpPoRtUnItiEs and the CFO wants to poach us.
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We should collectively try to put together a fully updated 2022 Corporate Banking Salary Schedule by bank for Analyst though VP
(only for corp banks that sit in the investment bank and go year 1/2/3 etc.)
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Agreed this would be great
That’s a perfect idea! Hoping it will trigger some changes.
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I get that M&A, coverage and levfin get paid the most. But how do ECM/DCM bankers get paid more than us? Seems these bankers get paid the same as any other investment bankers when they don't even do modeling for any analysis.
They generate more fees. How is this a question lol
Wondering if it is only Wells Fargo that is paying lower across CIB compare to its BB competitors right now! If so, I wonder how CIB employees are feeling about that because at the end of the day we’re in this industry to make money.
Bump on comp spreadsheet point!
Will put together the spreadsheet if people want to dm me their info:
Title
Bank
City Type: H/LCOL
2021 Base, Bonus
2022 Base
Typical hours
Title: CB AN2
Bank: Canadian 5
City Type: HCOL / Canada
2021 90k Base, ~20k Bonus expected
2022 no change yet
Typical hours: 9am - 6pm
Analyst III (Senior Analyst)
Spanish Bank
NYC
2021 Base & Bonus: N/A since I was in a middle office role back then. My salary in the middle office role was 90k and bonus 10k
2022 Base: 105k; Bonus: TBD; (This comp is in a Corporate & Investment Banking front office team)
Typical Hours: TBD since my start date isn't till next month
Ended up putting together a survey for comp...would be helpful if everyone can fill out. Will share the share result once there's enough responses. Responses are anonymous.
https://forms.office.com/r/2UNVizZ35g
Hoping many people will put in their numbers.
Let's hope!
Do you have results?
Did we get results from this?
Are you able to share the current results?
Its at the bottom of this trend:
Calling all Corporate Bankers | Wall Street Oasis
Note these numbers are a bit stale given some raises across the street (ie Wells)
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anyone know if BAML has cb within investment bank ?
Any idea what the comp is ?
yes they do, and it's same base as IB at AN level and bonus of 40-70%
So first years around $140k?
Anybody have current figures for JPM CIB? Analysts/associates base + bonus.
Were the survey results ever shared?
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