There are many discussions and comparisons of all in comp on this forum but I haven’t seen any that compare deferred and stock comp policies, which I think should be a key factor (even more important than the all in number for analysts and associates who don’t plan to stay long term)
So what’s your:
Bank At what point does deferred / stock comp begin to apply What is the % cash vs % stock policy What is vesting policy
| +196 | Why UBS Is the Worst Place to Start Your IB Career | 32 | 12h |
| +159 | ONLY THESE BANKS OR YOU STRUCK OUT | 39 | 19h |
| +65 | Firm Thinks I'm Lying About Offer | 20 | 18h |
| +58 | Indiana University Fraternity Pipelines | 35 | 9h |
| +40 | Rogo AI | 20 | 6h |
| +40 | Elite Boutique interview questions | 10 | 7h |
| +39 | Stay at Weak Dealflow Team or Lateral? | 12 | 1d |
| +37 | Suspended for a Year | 19 | 2h |
| +23 | 1st Half 2026 (1H26) RX IB & RX Co. Rankings | 16 | 5h |
| +22 | Is there anything worse than having no work? | 8 | 2d |
Career Resources
Get instant access to lessons taught by experienced private equity pros and bulge bracket investment bankers including financial statement modeling, DCF, M&A, LBO, Comps and Excel Modeling.
Bump
Bumppp
Bump
Moelis:
Sliding scale increasing bonus % in stock beginning at 250k all in (so applies to associates after stub year)
From 15%-50% marginal % in stock (above like 500k)
4 year vest of stock, cash portion vests immediately
HL:
Cash through associate level (unsure of beyond)
80% vests immediately, 20% vests later that year
PWP:
Formerly all cash and immediately vested, they just went public so unsure how that will change
Voluptas dolor voluptas fuga iste unde saepe. Dolor quia rerum repellendus voluptatem.
Magnam non tempore occaecati repudiandae delectus cum. Totam a dolor dolore fuga. Quisquam et rerum sed. Nisi ea quibusdam voluptas voluptatem laudantium dolorem id. Corporis dignissimos nihil explicabo non. Aperiam neque cumque commodi aut dolores sequi eos at.
Aut et quas aliquid. Mollitia doloremque non necessitatibus ipsam dolor vel corporis quas.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...