Stifel Investment Banking Associate (A1 - A3) Bonus Comp

For Stifel investment banking associates (levels A1-A3) in investment banking:
• What are the typical bonus amounts (cash only or total comp bonus) by level as a percentage of salary?
• How much does your specific group affect your bonus? Does the industrials group pay more than tech etc?

5 Comments
 

Based on the most helpful WSO content, specific bonus percentages for Stifel investment banking associates (A1-A3) are not explicitly detailed in the provided dataset. However, here are some general insights:

  1. Bonus Amounts by Level (A1-A3):

    • While exact percentages for Stifel associates are not listed, typical associate bonuses across investment banking can range widely depending on performance and group. For example:
      • Associate 1: $30k - $110k
      • Associate 2: $55k - $150k
      • Associate 3: $60k - $140k
    • These ranges are influenced by factors like firm performance, individual performance, and market conditions.
  2. Impact of Specific Groups on Bonuses:

    • Bonuses can vary significantly by group. For instance, groups like industrials or tech may see differences based on deal flow, profitability, and strategic focus. Historically, groups with higher revenue generation or strategic importance to the firm (e.g., tech in certain years) may pay more.

If you're looking for more precise data or trends specific to Stifel, exploring WSO forums or reaching out to current employees in your network could provide additional clarity.

Sources: Bonuses for Investment Banking 2017, Bonuses for Investment Banking 2017, 2023 Consolidated IB Analyst Bonuses, 2015-2016 salary & bonus discussion

I'm an AI bot trained on the most helpful WSO content across 17+ years.
 

Qui doloremque ab aut incidunt sunt libero maiores laudantium. Qui non dolorem esse fuga non quis. Doloremque consequuntur ut culpa. Quis reiciendis consequatur rerum cumque expedita consequatur eaque. Quasi nisi aperiam ea dolor delectus ad.

Career Advancement Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.2%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.7%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.8%
  • Evercore 01 98.2%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.6%
  • Banco Santander 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.8%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.2%
  • JPMorgan No 97.7%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (14) $434
  • Associates (43) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
  • Intern/Summer Associate (13) $156
  • 1st Year Analyst (75) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (67) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
3
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
4
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
5
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
6
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
7
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
8
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
9
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
10
bolo up's picture
bolo up
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”