Which BB/EB in Toronto pays the most?

This is pretty elusive and no one really gives hard stats. Hoping folks can share numbers at the analyst / associate level. Have heard some are in line with Big 5, certain ones pay in US$ converted to CAD,etc

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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's what you need to know about BB/EB compensation in Toronto:

  1. Analyst Level:

    • Big 5 Canadian Banks: Analysts typically earn a base salary of $90k CAD, with all-in compensation ranging from $150k to $200k CAD, depending on performance and bucket placement.
    • BB/EB in Toronto: Analyst pay is generally in line with NYC levels, with some BBs paying $5k to $10k CAD more than the Big 5. This includes a base salary of $80k to $85k CAD, bonuses of $40k to $60k CAD, and signing bonuses of $5k to $7.5k CAD.
  2. Associate Level:

    • Big 5 Canadian Banks: Associates earn a base salary of $120k CAD, with all-in compensation ranging from $250k to $350k CAD.
    • BB/EB in Toronto: Associates see a more significant divergence in pay compared to the Big 5. Base salaries range from $100k to $120k CAD, with bonuses between $100k and $140k CAD. Some BBs/EBs may pay in USD converted to CAD, which can result in higher total compensation.
  3. Key Differentiators:

    • Certain BBs and EBs in Toronto, like Barclays, BAML, and CS, run deals from start to finish, which can influence compensation levels.
    • Pay differences become more pronounced at the Associate level and above, with US BB/EB offices generally offering higher compensation than their Canadian counterparts.

If you're targeting the highest-paying BB/EB in Toronto, focus on those that align closely with NYC pay structures or convert USD to CAD for compensation.

Sources: Bay Street VS Wall Street Investment Banker, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/ebs-compensation-london-2021?customgpt=1, Big 5 Toronto Analyst Comp Help

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You might be reading to much into the conversion aspect. They don’t live translate USD/CAD or pay you so that you end up with USD in your bank account but generally the salary you get is the conversion. Ie, at a Cad bank where I made 80k prorated, in the same division in the US, I got 120k

 

To be more specific. It’s not as though the salary is 100K x spot USDCAD FX rate each week.

If you want to claim that the BB’s analyst Toronto pay is $120K CAD vs the $100K you would receive at Big 5 than I agree this is true.

But it’s misleading to say you get paid USD converted to CAD at an FX rate in Toronto.

 

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