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HL Bonus Numbers?
Incoming AN1- wondering what bonus numbers were this year for CF. Heard they came out / are coming out today. Any info would be much appreciated.
When does your bonus hit?
I'm seeing a few posts about bonuses and wanted to check and see--when do your bonuses hit? For me, it's the end of the year but pro-rated if you go to business school. Is to more common to have bonuses mid-year or end of the year?
Picking my own Market Salary & Bonus
Quick background: I worked in construction with my dad for 3 years after graduating with a government degree. Hated it so I took RE modeling classes all of 2020, spent most of 2021 looking for a job in CRE. I was hired 1 year ago at a small firm (7 people) in Dallas that does developments and...
London Bonus FY 2021-22 Thread
Let’s start a thread with comp (London based) with the following: -Bank -Rank/year -Base -Bonus -Bucket Curious to see what comp is like across the street and how it stacks up to the US/continental Europe
2022 Investment Banking Analyst Bonus Discussion
Bonus season is once again upon us. most banks will be discussing ratings and bonuses with analysts in the coming weeks, so wanted to get this discussion board rolling. Feel free to post any expectations or initial chatter, I’ll post back when I find out. Good luck to all this bonus season! Bank...
Mizuho base salary+bonus for a VP Strat
What is the base and bonus rate for a strat VP role in Mizuho in 2022. The bank is based in NYC.
Upcoming Summer Bonuses for Analysts & associates
curious what everyone thinks will happen with bonuses this year? Business has been slow since the new year, yet I seem to still get a lot of emails seeking lateral movers which makes me think the market is still strong and a big part of the bonus pricing is as much about supply & demand as it is...
2022 Analyst Bonus Thread
This time of year is kicking off... Let's use the below format to comp peoples bonuses. May the odds forever be in your favor! Bank: [BB/MM/Boutique] Group: [Coverage / M&A / M&A] Ranking: [Low/Mid/Top] Bonus:$$$ Base Salary: $$$
Bonus for bad analyst
I'm a first year analyst at one of the top MM banks. I feel that I am at the very low end of my analyst class and my staffer has made some very rude comments recently. Do analyst bonuses usually stay within a set range? I know that there are always buckets for low middle and top tier separated by...
When Should I Put In My 2 Weeks? (Bonus Conflict)
I'm currently an analyst at a MM and am a couple months away from my YE bonus. I have already signed an offer to join a BB/EB in the same coverage group (don't really compete against each other but MDs seem to know each other - guessing they have pretty large networks so not sure how much this...
Vista Equity PE Associate 1 Comp?
Does anyone know what Vista Equity Partners currently pays first year PE Associates (or what is listed in offer letters for Associate positions for summer 2023 starts)? This is for the buyout team, not credit or public equity. Trying to get a sense of the current comp. Thanks!
Salary at Cargill/Bunge etc.
Hi I am currently considering to start a career in physical commodity trading. I've been trying to figure out how much money can be made at companies like Cargill for a while now. I am particularly interested in the amount of money that can be earned after 5 years of experience in the Netherlands.
Which exit date looks better on CV?
Started work Dec 2020. Have two potential exit dates before pursuing next opportunity: (i) Sep 2022 or (ii) Dec 2022. i) - Will not have worked 2 years, which seems to be the gold standard; + will not look like a total idiot for leaving just before bonus (paid Feb 2023). ii) + Exactly 2 years; -...
No signing bonus for first year analyst
Hey, I’m a senior in college and I signed a full time investment banking offer with a non-us bank in NYC. Base is on par with what most other banks are now paying an1 but no signing or relocation bonus was offered. I tried negotiating but was unsuccessful and was told that was simply what was...
Lazard Healthcare Assoicate (NYC) - Culture / Deal Flow / Pay
Hey all, was wondering if anybody has any insights on Lazard's Healthcare group (NYC). For some reason I am associating Lazard with being a little bit of a sweat shop. Does anybody know what the culture there is and how the associate pay is structured? I am assuming it's the standard EB base pay,...
Deutsche Bank IB Assoc. Total Comp
Curious if DB IB have folks have gotten their bonus numbers yet. A recruiter reached out about an industry coverage role at Assoc1 or Assoc2 level and I'm wondering where comp landed for the year. The latest data on WSO is an Assoc1 from 2021 with $150k base, $125k salary but this seems a bit low in...
What % did you take home from your bonus
By now, those who would get a bonus have received the bonus Starting a thread to discuss taxes - NYC specific Living in NYC, got a nice bonus, $x00,000.00 (Super excited)!! BUT I just got paid yesterday and the amount I got blew my mind!!!! I got 38%! I was like .... what the heck! more details:...
What careers within the finance industry have the highest compensation ceiling?
Hey WSO, I hope y'all are doing well! I was wondering what careers within the finance industry have the highest compensation ceiling. We know that investment banking, as an example, (especially at bulge brackets and elite boutiques) has a salary high floor, with some 1st year analysts making upwards...
Evercore Bonus Numbers
Can we get some Evercore bonus numbers in here for Associates and above? Heard today was the day Group (Advisory, Restructuring, ECM, etc.) (if you feel comfortable putting industry group i.e. Advisory - Healthcare please do!) Position (Associate 2, VP 1, etc.) Rating (Top, Mid, Bottom) Bonus Amount...
McKinsey Bonus & Housing Stipend
Back in August, I signed with McKinsey and I'm meant to get a signing bonus as well as a housing allowance and a potential relocation allowance. Curious if anyone knows how these bonuses are dispersed and at what point in the onboarding process. I'm not familiar with housing or relocation...
Mck pay jump
Does anyone know the scale of the recent McKinsey base and bonus increases for BA2 and 3? I've heard about it second hand (base for BA2 was now 130k in the US, bonus at 25k+) but wasn't sure what was true and what was not.
Who’s Quitting?
There was a post like this for analysts over the summer so I thought I’d make one for the Associates and VPs. Who plans on quitting after their bonus hits? What are you planning to do next?
Bonus Spending - Materialistic
None of this 401k shit. What material items or experiences are you going to blow your bonus on?
How do you spend your bonus?
Seeing how there's so much talk recently about bonuses / comp, I'm wondering how everyone typically spends their bonus? How much do you save / invest, and how much do you actually spend right away? If you're an associate or above, did your spending / saving / investing patterns change over time?
Bonus Season - Comps
After a record breaking year, bonus season is upon us. Wanted to get a thread going to share what banks are paying so we can see which banks are low balling the juniors. If you guys got your numbers, please disclose in the following fashion: - Bank (Specific Bank Disclosure Encouraged) - Group...
1st Year Analyst Bonus Advice
I know it's a while away from July/August, but do second-year analysts / current associates have any suggestions on how to impress in the weeks/months leading up to the decision? I guess what I'm wondering is whether the decision is based holistically on year-round performance or if the most recent...
UK / Europe - 2022 Bonuses
Alright UK / EU team, it's that time of the year again. Setting up this thread to get numbers and expectations across the street Word on the street is that numbers will be high - https://www.efinancialcareers.co.uk/news/2022/01/… Rumor has it that even HSBC will be paying 100% - quite an increase...
2021 End of year bonus/raises
Let's get this started now that 2022 has hit. Industry / Level: Commercial/Retail banking / Strategy & Analytics Manager (BA-esque work) Location: T2 MCOL (remote with a local office) YOE: 2 2021 Base / Bonus: 130k + 20k bonus 2022 Base / Bonus Target: 142.5k + 15-20% target
Goldman and JPM pump IBD bonus pool by 50% and 40% respectively
(Bloomberg) -- The two Wall Street investment-banking titans dominating this year’s dealmaking frenzy are opening up their wallets to try to keep their bankers happy -- and ratcheting up pressure on rivals to follow suit. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. may boost its bonus pool for investment banking by...
Investment Banking Associate Bonus Bands
Anyone know what the typical bonus band is for an Investment Banking Associate (1) in a sector coverage team? Based in London and a large IB but not Bulge Bracket.
JP Morgan Sales and Trading Summer Analyst - FT Salary Expectation? Desk placement process?
I am an incoming JP Morgan Trading SA in the Markets division (JPM's S&T). I'm new to the industry and wanted to know how the desk placement process works, what desks to try and be placed on (most lucrative, fun, etc.), and what I could expect for total takehome pay (base is currently $100,000). If...
Stub bonuses
With the recent salary increases, do you expect stub bonuses to increase this year? Both at the analyst and associate level.
BB - Equity Research
Hello, Starting now preparing the next bonus meeting at the bank I work for. At the meeting we are always told: "Your Bonus is confidential and you cannot discuss it with your colleagues". Isn't that unlawful?
When does Wells Fargo pay out bonuses (Jan and July)?
When are bonuses announced and will part of it be paid in January and the other part in July? Anyone familiar with how WF does this?
Speculation on Mid-Level Banker Bonuses for 2021
It has been great to see comp rise across various levels over the last year - hopefully bringing in new talent and retaining those passionate about the industry for longer. For those of us that have been at this for a while, we can all appreciate how different this year is from an M&A activity...
Guggenheim Restructuring Bonus
Does anyone know what the Gugg RX team's bonuses are like? Analyst or Associate % and gross $?
How do 2nd Year bonuses compare to First Year?
Trying to decipher how bonuses will be (ignore title, An2). Will it be 10k more than first year assuming still mid-bucket or the same?
Benchmarking IB Analyst Bonus (August 2021)
Excited and curious to hear what fellow analysts are getting for bonus Liontree 120k GS 110k ... Let's push those numbers up
Put bonus in what?
What is everyone investing their bikinis in this year pleae discuss
Investment Banking Analyst Bonus Discussion (Singapore)
Anyone could share a ballpark number for the analyst bonus in Singapore? Heard a rumor that JPM is only paying 3 months which was kind of unbelievable.
Bonus structure for back office ops
I'm considering accepting a higher level back office operations role at a small hedge fund (~2B AUM) and am curious how firms generally structure their bonuses for roles that don't directly impact fund performance. Is the bonus tied to your performance through some kind of rubric or tied to fund...
Private Equity Sign on Bonus
Hi guys, I haven't seen this talked about much. Do PE firms usually pay sign on bonuses to 1st year associates? What is the usual range?
IB Analyst Bonus - How To Multiply?
What do you guys typically do with your bonus? What do you think is the best way to multiply? Anyone ever think of trying to seed a company or two?
Lateraling Post-Bonus
What are people's thoughts on the analyst lateral market post-bonus season (July / August)? Is it going to heat up? I have noticed a slight slowdown in the lateral market over the past couple of weeks or so as presumably firms have started to make new hires.
Benchmarking BB/EB Base Increases
Comment any new/missing/incorrect info. Seems like firms are responding to information on the internet/social media, and it's also helpful for those seeking opportunities. Not tracking one time gifts/bonuses, only permanent, trustworthy increases in pay going forward. My list so far: Guggenheim A1:...
What Is The Ideal Way to React to A Bonus (Good/Bad)?
Hello, looking for some advice on how to react to bonuses. The way it works at my firm is that you get to put in a self review and then later on you get a meeting with your manager and they pretty much break it to you what your rating is and what your bonus is as well as some feedback they've...
Analyst and Associate Retention Bonus / Perks
I want to get ideas from the WSO community on what type of bonuses and or perks people would want to help them stay in IB. I know Apollo gave a massive $200K bonus (with clawback), CS gave $20k and Jeffries gave out Pelotons. A couple of ideas: Cash bonus (10k-20k?) Gift card for a 2-3k to buy...
CVP / EVR / PJT / PWP Bonus Thread 2021
All, anyone know what the bonus numbers were like at those firms? I think they killed it this year right? Was wondering whether the numbers went up vs 2020 (e.g. Evercore laid of a ton of people in Jan-2020). Thanks!
bottom bucket bonus amount?
First year analyst at a BB here. I'm wondering what a realistic bottom bucket bonus is? I feel like i haven't learned anything and am not adding very much value. Is there any minimum / what's the lowest people have heard of?
1st Year Securitization Banking Analyst Bonus
Looking for some guidance here. I'm a 1yr analyst in an ABS/MBS banking group at a small boutique. I'm not really sure what to expect with bonus season coming up. Does anyone have any guidance as to what to expect? Thanks in advance!
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