Am I crazy or am i underpaid?
have a new grad offer at a pension in private equity for 2026 with base of 95k and bonus of about 40%. no signing no nothing, isnt this really low? i was expecting 160k tc honestly.
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Most pensions are going to pay a lot less than a regular PE firm - this doesn't sound unreasonable for a new grad. You will likely be working way less hours than a "normal" IB/PE seat so comp is also lower.
Insurance, AM etc will also be in the same ballpark and at a discount to traditional PE seats.
that is above market. would have expected 130 all in.
not sure if you guys saw but above is for canada where pensions actually run a lot of the major pe deal flow, does that change your guys perception?
No. This seems like a solid offer. If you want to make the numbers you quoted you're going to need to go into more traditional IB/PE work at a large firm, but you will be working hella more hours than the guy who takes your seat at the pension.
Personally I would take this, but that is up to you. Most of these firms are not open to negotiating first year analyst comp
No it seems fine. Canadian pensions obviously pay less
which pension?
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Only some pensions pay well
out of curiosity do you know which one? tryna leverage my offer
Obviously the top 3 pay well. You can only leverage your comp with another offer in hand which if you do, you're leaving a bad taste in their mouth. And the pensions that pay better, work more.
You’re greedy. That’s what
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