Salary for an entry role at Asset Management

Hey guys,

I’m currently working as an intern at an asset management company (AUM of over $10 bil). I’m likely to get accepted in as an analyst, but I’m really confused as to what the industry pay is like. As the numbers that have floated around this forum about AM pay is huge compared to what I’m getting paid as an intern currently. So I want to make sure i negotiate a fair pay when I get the contract for a full time role. Any help would be much appreciated, ideally if someone is in the industry and can give an honest answer that’d be great. As after the numbers I’ve seen on this forum, I feel I’ve been used as cheap labour for the internship lol.

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I’m working as an analyst fresh out of undergrad at a small shop and getting just north of ~70 all-in. Hours are very good though and I think the learning experience is tremendous.

 
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About 80% of my total comp is base. The answer to your question is it depends on several factors like what is your base, CoL, responsibility, hours, etc. I wouldn't say its unheard of though.

IMO, in buyside ER it can be difficult to add value early on as the learning curve is quite substantial and the entry-level pay reflects that. It is more important to get to learn from smart people and put yourself in a position to add value later on which is when the real money comes. Ultimately, it is a results driven business and as a result I think at the beginning of one's career that development is the most important factor, not starting pay. Just my 2c.

 

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The only difference between Asset Management and Investment Research is assets. I generally see somebody I know on TV on Bloomberg/CNBC etc. once or twice a week. This sounds cool, until I remind myself that I see somebody I know on ESPN five days a week.

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