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
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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
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