M&A and Quant, who is generally wealthier?
Assuming a few years into the industry as full time, same education, same company etc, who has a higher compensation package (including bonus)?
Merger and Acquisitions V.S. Quantitative Analyst
Assuming a few years into the industry as full time, same education, same company etc, who has a higher compensation package (including bonus)?
Merger and Acquisitions V.S. Quantitative Analyst
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