London BB ECM 1st year pay

Hey there,

I was wondering what the pay but more importantly bonus would be for a FT ECM position at a top BB in London.

Thanks

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drexelalum11

PE

15y

1st year pay ranges from 42-45k. Top BBs (eg GS) have decided they can get away with paying below street. Bonus is impossible to stay.

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