Seven Figure Jobs?

Hey guys, I’m starting my journey in finance and was hoping to understand who the top earners are. I understand investment bankers get paid handsomely, but what other career paths/titles make 7 figures a year? I have a friend that works in consulting and he expects to be paid around 5 million a year by the time he’s 30 years old, but I have no idea what he would even be doing.

Could someone help list and define the highest paying jobs in finance and related fields (such as consulting or fund management) ? I want to start laying the foundation now

 

Analyst 1 in IB - CB

Don't trust your friend lol and don't chase the money as long as you are in finance you will get paid. Just focus on getting your first finance job first

I appreciate the sentiment! It would be nice to hear a few different options though. 😥

 

pretty much all careers on Wall Street can pay 7 figures at the top. Partner/MD/PM levels at reputable investment banking, private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, asset managers will likely pull 7 figures, although it won't all be cash comp. Partners at BigLaw firms can also pull 7 figures. Seasoned software engineers at large tech companies do pretty well too-- but might take longer to get there on average compared to finance. Obviously, consulting is similar to finance in that Partners are making 7 figures, but unsure about the reality of your friend making 5 million before 30...sounds like bs. 

 

Echo everyone here, your friend is on another fucking planet (unless he has a trust fund that he's getting access to).

Every path is a grind until you become a senior person who is known as a decision maker. Don't get too wrapped up in how many figures you're going to make at this point, build your base and increase your knowledge and network.

 

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