Family Office Salary Expectations

Expecting to join a family office with $3-5B AUM out of undergrad on VC team, curious what salaries typically look like as an analyst 1 at similar firms. MCOL city on the east coast. 

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Based on the most helpful WSO content, for a family office with $3-5B AUM, typical Year 1 analyst compensation can vary depending on the specific role and location. For reference, in asset management or private equity roles at similar firms, Year 1 analysts often see salaries around $65k-$75k, with bonuses ranging from 5%-10%. Given that you're joining the VC team, the structure might be similar, but bonuses could vary depending on the firm's performance and investment outcomes.

In a medium cost of living (MCOL) city, this range should provide a reasonable expectation.

Sources: Q&A: HF Analyst @ $5bn+ Fund - Breaking In and Transition to Risk-Taking Role, Family Office Private Equity, From Analyst to VP in less than 5 Years, 2 year Analyst at Fam Office - Next Moves?, Q&A: Hedge Fund Analyst Out of Undergrad

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I’m assuming ops, most family offices of that size wouldn’t hire someone for actual research/portfolio construction out of undergrad (minimum of a few years of work in a similar role elsewhere would be normal even for a junior analyst). If ops, then the bot is right. If it is indeed on the research side then over $100k all in is very possible. Good opportunity, good luck!

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Have one more year, working with team rn and joining them in summer. Didn't really go out looking for the opportunity, was networking with a few larger firms and one of the guys I talked to referred me to the firm and I networked with most of the team and got an offer. 

 

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