Dec 16, 2017

MM Bonuses

Are MM bonuses for analysts at shops like Stifel/Stephens/Cowen/Oppenheimer/Raymond James/Piper comparable to BB/EB bonuses, or a bit lower?

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bit lower from what i've heard - not a reason to decline an offer from one of those though

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