Those who have exited to Corporate, what is your comp?

Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some relevant compensation data points for corporate roles:

1. Corporate Development Associate (Tech/Media):

   • First-year associates in corporate development could expect a comp package of around $120k. This includes a base of approximately $100k and bonuses of 10-20%. Hours are typically ~50 hours/week, with spikes to 60+ during deals.

2. Strategic Finance Role:

   • For someone with 2 years of experience out of undergrad, the first-year all-in comp was $110k ($90k base, $10k signing bonus, $10k bonus). Hours ranged from 40-50 hours/week during normal periods to 70-80 hours/week during busy times.

3. Corporate Development Manager (Post-MBA):

   • Total comp ranges from $150k-$200k, including stock options. Hours are typically 40-50 hours/week.

4. Corporate Banking Associate:

   • All-in comp is around $200k, with hours ranging from 40-70 hours/week, depending on deal flow.

Your comp of $225k as a Finance Associate in LA with ~45 hours/week seems to be on the higher end compared to these benchmarks, especially given your background.

Sources: Q&A - Top Tech / Media Corporate Development Associate, Strategic finance?, The Other Road: Corporate Development Associate Fielding Questions, NYC MF Credit Associate Comp (recent data points, lateral move), Q&A: Corporate Banking Associate