Offer from ~$1Bn-$2.5Bn fund (established, great performance) of $250 cash + ~$10/15k in "other" comp. No co-invest, carry, or other material benefits. Is this market? If not, how have others approached negotiating? What would be reasonable to ask for?
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$250-265 seems a tad light, as the market rate for associates at MM firms is usually between $270-300. Not sure if it's really possible to negotiate comp as an AS1. I've heard of people getting moving reimbursements, but never an actual increase in total comp.
https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/private-equity/pe-associate-comp-…
Seems about right for not NYC/SF
It’s on the lower range of normal but still within range, especially with the “other comp”. This data set isn’t nyc specific I should add, but probably skews NY heavy given the location of most pe jobs.
Thank you - this is helpful.
Thanks - where is this from?
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