Is this Growth Equity comp too low?
Hey Guys, Im currently interviewing at a growth equity firm based in NYC with an AUM of ~$1bn. The team has some pretty good guys mostly ex-JP or goldman. I've just become a 2nd year analyst in banking and I've been told I'll come in with the title of an "associate". The comp base is 120k with an expected bonus of roughly 90-100. So pretty much in line with banking I guess. But I'm just wondering if this salary seems low given I'll be an "associate". On the plus side the firm is only 2 days a week in office and the rest online.
If anyone has any datapoints on what different growth firms are paying analyst 2's and associate 1's that would be great. Just want to know if I'm wasting my time here. I also figure that unlike PE, most of the well-name growth firms are only like $~5Bn AUM (ex. lead edge) so this wouldn't be a bad idea to grab a spot in a place of this size?
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In summary, your offer seems competitive given the base and bonus structure, especially considering the hybrid work model and the firm's reputable team. It aligns well with the compensation trends for growth equity associates.
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In my PE recruiting the mode for TC was $230k, but very few above that, and a lot that were $220k, some $200k. 3 days remote is very rare, so sounds like a competitive offer.
Worst comes to worst, use that position and lateral to a higher paying one if it makes sense in a year or so. You can also say you are making mid 200's or $250k when recruiting in a year, as it's believable. Climb the ladder baby
was the offer your talking about for an analyst 2 or associate 1?
Associate of course
IMO seems above market assuming bonus is a YE bonus / not sourcing dependent and the AUM is $1B (rather than latest fund)
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