6 Comments
 

It's nearly impossible to predict intern salaries outside of established (BB, EB and large MM) investment banks. If it is a top fund, my best guess would be something in line with what your peers are receiving at BBs in your region, but again, there are tons of variables.

"For I am a sinner in the hands of an angry God. Bloody Mary full of vodka, blessed are you among cocktails. Pray for me now and at the hour of my death, which I hope is soon. Amen."
 
Best Response

with PEs in London or Europe it depends on whether they have a program in place (ie Blackstone) or are just recruiting one guy every once in a while to help out in busy times (Oaktree, 3i, CD&R, etc.). In case of the former, you will receive a salary that would be in line with what their Analyst 1s would make. In the latter case they like to play the "this is such a great opportunity for every applicant" card, that they lowball you and give you 50-60% of what you would get at a firm with a structured program.

I'm talking about liquid. Rich enough to have your own jet. Rich enough not to waste time. Fifty, a hundred million dollars, buddy. A player. Or nothing. See my Blog & AMA
 

ok thanks. I am may be meeting up with a partner in two weeks time. Let's say he gives the old " we do not have a structured program or we do not have the capacity" shit what would be the best line of attack? Ultimately I want to be in the firm next summer. Work experience?
Work for free?

 

Well if they don't have a structured program, it will already be hard because the main thinking behind this is that they don't have the patience or capacity to educate an intern. What you can do is offer to work for free and offer to work for a longer period of time (I don't know what your plan is in terms of length), ie 6 months.

I'm talking about liquid. Rich enough to have your own jet. Rich enough not to waste time. Fifty, a hundred million dollars, buddy. A player. Or nothing. See my Blog & AMA
 

Magnam saepe dolore enim consectetur rerum. Tempora omnis aut et aut. Aperiam ea tempore nulla quasi laborum consequatur. Voluptatum sed quod porro tempore. Et totam molestiae eos commodi corporis omnis et. Aliquid quis et nesciunt reprehenderit explicabo commodi incidunt. Atque labore praesentium id et. Non et quaerat beatae enim provident iusto non quisquam.

Fugiat consequatur nesciunt omnis aliquid ut. Voluptatem quae vel saepe distinctio. Qui reiciendis sunt sed magnam iste dolor. Quaerat id cum cumque a est. Asperiores quas itaque pariatur ut maiores maiores debitis.

I'm talking about liquid. Rich enough to have your own jet. Rich enough not to waste time. Fifty, a hundred million dollars, buddy. A player. Or nothing. See my Blog & AMA

Career Advancement Opportunities

October 2026 Private Equity

  • Blackstone Group 99.6%
  • The Riverside Company 99.3%
  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 98.9%
  • Warburg Pincus 98.5%
  • Vista Equity Partners 98.2%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

October 2026 Private Equity

  • Blackstone Group 99.6%
  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 99.3%
  • The Riverside Company 98.9%
  • Ardian 98.5%
  • Warburg Pincus 98.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

October 2026 Private Equity

  • Bain Capital 99.6%
  • Blackstone Group 99.3%
  • The Riverside Company 98.9%
  • Starwood Capital Group 98.5%
  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 98.2%

Total Avg Compensation

October 2026 Private Equity

  • Principal (9) $653
  • Director/MD (24) $547
  • Vice President (100) $364
  • 3rd+ Year Associate (106) $280
  • 2nd Year Associate (236) $272
  • 1st Year Associate (414) $231
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (33) $157
  • 2nd Year Analyst (97) $134
  • 1st Year Analyst (274) $126
  • Intern/Summer Associate (40) $79
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (357) $61
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
3
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
5
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
6
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
7
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
8
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
9
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
10
Mimbs's picture
Mimbs
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”