PE Comp in Canada - Non-Pensions

I feel that there is fairly good color on compensation at the Canadian pensions, and at certain globals like Brookfield and Altas, which pay lights out (especially the latter).

I'm more curious about compensation at associate, and if applicable, analyst programs at the middle market shops like Torquest, Birch Hill, Novacap, etc? For example, I know Novacap has traditionally had a rep as underpaying at least at the analyst level, but curious if still the case?

21 Comments
 

General rule is that the MMs in Canada pay a bit less than the pensions - think street is roughly within a 10% delta of $220k for AS1, with maybe an exception or two above and below that. There's something to be said about being at the MMs vs. the pensions and Canadian megas, but on a strict $ / hour basis, you're going to have a lot worse deal at the MMs as a junior. 

Can't comment on Analyst positions, lot of MMs historically don't have Analysts. I am probably missing a few, but I can only think of Imperial and Novacap doing those off the top of my head. 

 

CAD. I think part of the reason for their garbage comp is that roughly half of the juniors sit in Montreal, and (from what I heard) they don’t want too much disparity in junior comp between the Franglish and Toronto offices.

Also of note with Novacap TO roles is that Robertson & Co. does all the recruiting. Absolute shit sandwich dealing with them; the epitome of unprofessionalism.

 
Funniest

Quaerat velit quam quod sit. Ipsa quos totam qui eveniet molestiae veniam. Libero temporibus eveniet repudiandae vel tenetur ducimus tenetur. Nisi itaque numquam velit earum non. Officia cum animi ratione atque. Aliquid voluptatum expedita non eos omnis.

Fugit occaecati qui est voluptatum. Nisi quam natus dolores aliquid inventore dolor deserunt.

Career Advancement Opportunities

September 2026 Private Equity

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

Overall Employee Satisfaction

September 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

September 2026 Private Equity

  • Bain Capital 99.6%
  • The Riverside Company 99.3%
  • Blackstone Group 98.9%
  • Starwood Capital Group 98.5%
  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 98.1%

Total Avg Compensation

September 2026 Private Equity

  • Principal (9) $653
  • Director/MD (24) $547
  • Vice President (99) $363
  • 3rd+ Year Associate (106) $280
  • 2nd Year Associate (235) $272
  • 1st Year Associate (414) $231
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (33) $157
  • 2nd Year Analyst (97) $134
  • 1st Year Analyst (273) $126
  • Intern/Summer Associate (38) $81
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (356) $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
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
3
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
4
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
5
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
6
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
7
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
8
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
9
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
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...”