2022 PERE Analyst Pay from UG

Hey All, Looking for some input on pay in entry level acquisitions analyst. I got an offer from a PERE shop with 3b aum and 400-600m/year in deal volume.

I am just out of undergrad but have worked full time for a family office (30m in aum) while in school since an internship sophomore year and ended up sourcing a few deals large deals for them. Have an offer for 100k from the office and 5% promote. Turning it down to go learn from the big dogs.

I have some friends going into IB, commercial banking, making well into six figures.

Am I getting lowballed at 65k from this shop? I expect to make 5-10 in bonus on top.

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I’m fucking embarrassed for the company that offered $65k. They’re investing and managing external money and they expect someone who’s getting paid less than new grads doing HR, risk management, compliance, etc. at banks to do a good job? I would be terrified to be an investor at the firm.

Graduating this semester and can offer some NYC data points. I personally had multiple offers from household names (not BX/Starwood level, but all well known) and the projected all-ins were ~$160k to $180k. Don’t take anything under $100k all-in IF you’re targeting NYC. I have no idea what comp is like elsewhere.
 

 

Are you in Atlanta or Dallas? If so, that’s a fine number. Lateral after a year or two to get a better comp package.

Chicago, LA, Boston etc. you’re pushing it. But it’s doable straight out of school if it’s truly a reputable firm.

If you’re in NYC/SF, I think that’s too low. You’ll struggle without assistance from parents.

Yeah there are firms that pay more. But you might have to get a year of experience before you can work there - which is totally fine

 

Really? That low? I find this very surprising. Heard that you are grinding your ass off at both companies. Any idea on the bonus?

 

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