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Based on previous WSO threads, here are some insights on senior associate compensation in related fields:

  1. Private Credit:

    • Some firms have seen compensation increases of 30-40% with up to a 25% salary increase at the Associate, Senior Associate, and VP levels.
  2. Venture Capital:

    • A Senior Associate/VP offer from a semi-large VC ($500M latest fund, >$1B AUM) included:
      • $250K base salary
      • $50K bonus
      • 1% carry allocation in the latest fund (equivalent to $1M assuming the fund doubles).
  3. Investment Banking:

    • Average compensation for Senior Associates in Investment Banking is not explicitly detailed, but the progression from Associate to VP shows significant increases.
  4. Real Estate Finance:

    • A Senior Associate in Acquisitions on the West Coast reported:
      • $115,000 base salary
      • 50-75% bonus
      • Additional benefits like 401k, medical/dental/vision.

For specific figures on Kimmeridge, it might be beneficial to look at similar roles in private equity or venture capital as a benchmark. If you need more detailed or specific data, consider reaching out to industry contacts or using compensation databases.

Sources: VC Senior Associate / VP compensation, NYC MF Credit Associate Comp (recent data points, lateral move), Expected carry compensation at senior associate/VP level?, What is your compensation in Real Estate Finance?, 2021 Private Credit Year End Comp

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