Recently landed offer at top REPE Fund - Comp negotiation help?!

I recently secured an associate 1 seat at a firm of the likes of KKR, Farallon, Sixth Street, CIM Group, BGO, Oak Tree.

Can you please (only if you have real data point) share any info you might have on comp at those firms for my level. Or please share a similar firms comp for associate 1.

I haven’t been able to find many sources through wso so would appreciate quick help.

Thanks guys!

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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some compensation details for first-year associates at top REPE funds:

  • KKR, Oak Tree: Pay between $250k and $300k.
  • CIM Group: Slightly over $200k.
  • Other Comparable Firms:
    • TPG, Baupost, Sculptor Real Estate, Davidson Kempner: Well over $300k.
    • BX, Starwood, Centerbridge, Apollo, Cerberus, Fortress, Bain Capital: Between $250k and $300k.
    • Carlyle, Westbrook, Northwood, Ares, Rockpoint, Lone Star, KSL, Brookfield: Slightly over $200k.

These figures are based on previous WSO threads and user contributions. For more detailed and specific negotiation advice, you might want to reach out to industry peers or headhunters who specialize in REPE placements.

Sources: Let’s talk REPE Comp, Let’s talk REPE Comp, REPE compensation, Former MS M&A / KKR here to field questions, Real Estate Q&A

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