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Based on the most helpful WSO content, there isn't specific information provided about Clarion Partners, especially regarding work-life balance (WLB), returns, compensation, culture, etc., within the context given. For insights on these aspects, typically, one would look at threads discussing experiences with the firm, compensation reports, or culture reviews from current or former employees. However, since this specific detail isn't available in the provided context, it might be beneficial to search directly on Wall Street Oasis forums or ask a new question there to get firsthand accounts from individuals who might have worked with or have knowledge about Clarion Partners.
Sources: Northwood Investors - Any Info Appreciated, LLR Partners - Comp/Exit Opps/Reputation?, Ask Me Anything: REPE Investment Professional, Difference between REPE, GP, LP, debt fund?, Q&A: REPE Analyst
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Clarion’s portfolio is rather diversified with their largest holding in the industrial space (think warehousing), which is good given strong performance vs retail / office. I believe they’re IG rated. I could be wrong on the last point but it is worth a quick search to see if there are credit write ups about them (Moodys, S&P, Fitch).
Returns appears to be on par with others in the space (Prologis, JPM Strategic Partners, etc).
Hope this is somewhat helpful.
Just had a conversation with a recruiter and she said all in comp was 120K which seemed extremely low for an associate acquisitions roles.
Pending your seniority / location of the role (tier 1,2,3 city), base salary of $120k could be okay but definitely not TC. Sounds very below market.
Clarion is going to pay like a lifeco. So think 20% discount to pe funds.
Confirming that clarion is going to pay lifeco comp. They're not on the "wall street REPE" scale
Tons of variation in comp from my understanding. My buddy in LA was on their deal team. 140 base and 90 bonus. Associate role. Allegedly.
I appreciate the allegedly, assuming you def don't believe him. Like when people go ohhhh yea I make 100k and it's like 88k out the door and they role in any benefit stipend to total comp....LOL.....Saw someone roll their free parking into their comp package, the firm own the building so all employees parked for free, while tenants had to pay like 225 a month. It was amazing!
Yeah I say allegedly bc I’ve heard a lot of different numbers at CP. But I actually believe it bc this person also turned down Brookfield and CIM. Both opportunities were laterals but still good data point. Bc I think CIM pays pretty well.
I worked for Clarion for two years on an asset management team during the initial COVID spike, so keep that in mind. My comp was below market, and I worked about 50-60 hour weeks. Some teams seemed to have it easy, but my team and the acquisitions team worked long hours every day. I hated working at Clarion, but my time there pushed my resume to the top of many piles when searching for jobs. I know people on this board are willing to work long hours, but that is not my MO. if that doesn't bother you, it could pay off in the long run.
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