I’m in some conversations with LMM firms in Cleveland / Pittsburgh, think $500mm to 1bn. Looking at post-MBA associate roles. Can anyone shed some light on base / bonus expectations? Any personal data points or data from friends would be very appreciated.
Thanks!
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