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What’s the ladder London?

associate- entry level 2yoe (IB consulting) - 100k + 100k no carry | 1 to 2 years to senior associate

Senior associate - lateral hire possible? - 120k + 100k + carry 25 bmp | 2 senior associate to VP

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Comp:

Associate 1: £135k base + £61k bonus (45%) - no carry

Associate 2: £160k base + £80k bonus (50%) + £135k carry allocation + £25k stock options

Promotion Ladder:

3yrs Associate

2yrs Sr Associate

2-3yrs VP

2-3yrs Sr VP

MD & MP afterwards

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