Just noticed that SMBC's 2025SA posting has hourly rate at $54.95 which is above what I believed was their 100k base ($48.08/hr - which was posted for their 23SA) ? Even annualizing total summer pay of $21,230(100k base + 2k sign) still only brings hourly to $53.08 which is $110,400 yearly.
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Ah, the winds of change are blowing through the financial districts, and it seems SMBC is no exception! Based on the most helpful WSO content, it's not uncommon for banks to adjust their compensation structures to stay competitive and attract top talent, especially for their summer analyst positions. The jump from $48.08/hr for the 2024 SA to $54.95/hr for the 2025 SA indicates a significant base bump, reflecting a proactive approach by SMBC in this regard.
Let's break down the numbers you've provided for a clearer picture: - The 2024 SA position had an hourly rate equivalent to a $100k base, plus a $2k sign-on, which translates to an hourly rate of $53.08 when annualizing the total summer pay of $21,230. - For the 2025 SA, the hourly rate of $54.95, assuming a similar structure, suggests a base annual salary closer to $110,400, not accounting for any potential sign-on bonus or additional compensation.
This adjustment in the hourly rate and, by extension, the base salary, could be SMBC's response to several factors, including market demand, inflation, or a strategic move to enhance their appeal to candidates. It's a clear signal that the bank is adjusting its compensation to remain attractive and competitive in the fiercely contested market for summer analysts.
Remember, the financial industry is always on the move, and firms are continuously revising their offers to secure the best and brightest. It's always a good idea to keep an eye on these trends, as they can provide valuable insights into the industry's direction and where you might want to aim your career sights.
Sources: SMBC 2023 FT, BB SA Overtime Pay Confusion?, BB SA 2022 Return offer rates, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/will-2020-recruiting-ft-and-sa-be-accelerated-or-be-more-relaxed?customgpt=1, SA 2021 Salary?
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What group was the posting for?
CIB Coverage, fund finance, project finance, lenders finance group, portfolio management and origination group, sponsor finance origination(LF), GFIG(FIG), CIB coverage lending management group(LMG), loan capital markets origination, and global markets(s&t).
Capital markets origination is $57.69/hr.
They increased it to $54 in sa24.
So summers are getting paid more than ft?
Yes, not unheard of for SAs to be on a higher run rate than Analysts, if bonuses are not taken into account.
SA 24 in Coverage this summer, can say stated hourly wage is $54.95/hr and 1.5x for overtime. Was also surprised with this considering that’s a better hourly than most BBs. Can say that this wage spans across all of their CIB groups like PF, LevFin, CIBC, FinSpo, LCM, DCM, ect.
Wrong
What’s wrong? Is SA paid more base than FT?
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Currently at the bank. They did NOT raise base recently.
What is base comp for analysts and associates?
Analyst 1 $100, Assoc 1 believe is $150 (someone can correct me if wrong)
You are sadly not wrong
Could this be indicative of a base bump to come this year?
So you can be paid less as a SA than for FT? why wouldn’t they prorate the 55$/hr to full time?
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