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Same
Generally, the pay is similar across the street, so comparisons aren't really needed.
doesnt 50k sound a bit low?
50K for top isn't too low for expected bonus. Most bbs won't give first years top anyway
this $50k bonus for BBs is unfortunately true now. only elite boutiques are paying like $60k+to $80k+ top bucket for first years (centerview exception at $100k)
Also not true.
^ Didn't BAML pay 70k this year and Wells 65k?
i heard the same for BAML. Citi was 60k
The following are for NY offices
Blackstone RR Salary: $70 Signing: $10 Bonus: $65 (top)
HL FRG Salary: $70 Signing: $15 Bonus: $60 (top)
Moelis Salary: $70 Signing: $10 Bonus: $60 (top)
These numbers are almost completely wrong.
would you mind sharing the more correct figures
Why do people obsess so much over junior level comp oO
I agree with your assessment here. But I think it's equally ridiculous to make a post in this thread with a bunch of fake data points on analyst compensation.
prob 135 to 145k im guessing
Centerview is less than 100, blackstone is higher than 65, moelis is higher than 60
i was told 1st years last year at centerview got 100k bonus, this year could be different. also have friends at the following firms and this is what they shared:
(1st years)
Moelis $80k top bucket Guggenheim: $70k top bucket Greenhil: $65k top bucket Houlihan M&A: $55k top bucket Citi (coverage group in NY)- $55k top bucket
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