What is the maximum that a VP, Associate or Analyst can earn at an Investment Bank?

I understand that for MD’s, there’s a huge upside based on deals actually originated and closed, but how about for other team members? Is it possible for an Associate to make $1million if the team closes enough deals?

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What is the general range of that rate? 1-3x base salary? Ie. If base salary is $150k, is it possible for the bonus to go up to $450k for a total comp of $600k?

 

Analysts will only clear 1x base at a top EB, more like 0.8x base at your typical BB or MM. Associate is usually around 1x, 1.5x for top bucket in a good year, excluding the really lavish EBs (CVP).

There are no associates clearing 600k on a 150k bonus - or at all really, 600k is like VP all in not first year ASO. At 150k base your total comp is ~300k, and at least some of that is likely in stock.

 

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