DCM Salary Ranges

New user to the platform, so if there is a thread that lays this out would someone forward it on.

What is the salary ranges for DCM analyst and associate in NYC? Any feedback on bonus too would be helpful.

Much appreciated

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From what I understand, it is on par to coverage and M&A. Bonuses might be a bit lower but should be close enough for the first few years. Once you become more senior, the bonus difference becomes wider.

 

I work in DCM at a BB and can opine.

My understanding is at the junior level, comp is the same across product groups and coverage groups.

Once you get to the more senior levels, usually director and above, is where the comp starts the differentiate. The base salaries are still likely the same at these level, but think that the bonus upside is much higher in M&A and coverage groups. As a general statement, I think the total comp as a senior banker would be the following highest to lowest: Coverage > M&A > ECM > DCM.

Don’t let this discourage you though - a solid MD in DCM at a top shop can still pull down $1mm per year.

 

That was a big reason for getting into DCM, as I wanted a decent work/life balance. I don’t mind making a little less and having a life.

My bank hasn’t implemented a salary bump yet, so associate 1yr-3yr goes from ~$140k-$175k (not including bonus).

Bonus I would expect to be 50-75% of salary.

I wanted to see if this was somewhat inline with other banks, I don’t mind if it’s a little under given my team and culture is great.

 

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