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Comp at the associate level is widely varied on the RE side.  Depends a lot on the group as there is more of a blurring of lines on job duties.  At an IB, you'll largely have uniform tasks at associate level, VP, etc.

I know associates that make more money and have more responsibilities than VP's, and I know people with 'Managing Director' titles that don't make jack shit.  Definitely still somewhat of the wild west in that regard.  The hiring processes/job openings are also much more erratic, so if I were you I'd secure the interviews first where you can and then worry about the pay.  If you have interviews with the above mentioned firms already, then different story.

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Currently an analyst at one of the top BB REIB groups. Confident that I'll land most if not all of their interviews. Asked this question because I was debating whether to recruit for REPE or do the IB asso promote (pays around 250k for asso1 and 400k all-in for asso3). 

 

I don't think you're going to see that level of comp at an associate level at places like Bentall or AG, but I can't say with absolute confidence.  That said, I think it will be worth your time to interview and see what the offers are.  My firm has a large number of recruits from BB's so I have to assume they are comfortable enough with the comp to make the switch.  

 

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