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Exiting Rotational Program Salary Negotiations
I am currently a 2nd year analyst at one of the larger Leveraged Finance banks in the northeast. I started working for this bank in June 2022 as a rotational analyst. The structure of the program is to send us through 4, 6-month rotations (one of which is LevFin). Fortunately, I had the opportunity...
Negotiating Title and Salary
Currently a director, and got offered an associate director role at a bigger shop with a similar salary. How do I negotiate to get a director title when I interviewed for the AD role. The pay range was posted in the job description, should I negotiate beyond the upper end of the quoted range? If so...
Intern salary advice
Hello everyone I am a candidate for intern position at a major asset manager (AUM peer for Invesco) equities trading desk. The position requires some technical skills (think SQL, Python, Bloomberg, a bit of ML here and there, Stats) and obviously literacy in financial markets. Now, I am a match on...
GS VP Salary (Dallas)
Potential Offer Question Hi Everyone, I wanted to gather thoughts about potential salary expectations and negotiating should I be offered the role I’ve been interviewing for at GS. Without getting super specific, this would be for a VP, front office role in Dallas (not private wealth or asset...
New offer vs current employer
Hello all, Currently in infrastructure investing and like the company, its people and everyone seem to enjoy my contribution to the firm. That said, I noticed a large discrepancy between my compensation vs the market (exact same role elsewhere, even in smaller firms). I have a desire to stay as I...
Negotiating lateral associate/A2A bonus? Other things to consider?
I'm currently AN3 at a shop, expecting to get the associate promote here when the time comes next year. However, I got a verbal offer (and am expecting the official imminently) to move to a new shop as an associate. By leaving, I'd be forgoing my current firm's analyst/A2A bonus, and I know that the...
SG Investment Banking Comp for Local Banks
Hi, Got into the later rounds of the interview process for the investment banking division for a local SG bank, i.e. DBS OCBC UOB. I can't seem to find information about working in the local bank's IBD team, so was wondering if WSO has any information on: 1. Compensation for associates 2. Working...
Salary Negotiation
So I have been in talks with a German bank to join them as a senior analyst. The applicationasked for desired salary per anum, which I filled in, but halfway through the selection process everyone told me the city I was going to was the most expensive in Germany, and scaring me about housing prices...
Is it fair to ask for a similar salary of Bulge Bracket Investment Banking Division analysts if you applied to other entry level roles/companies/industries?
First year analysts at BB investment banks make around $200k. If you have similar stats as those new hires at BB investment banking analysts like Top Schools/High GPA. Is it fair to ask during a job interview at other companies like entry level at Fortune 500s for a $200k starting package? Some...
Negotiating a Higher VC Analyst Salary Out of Undergrad
I know a lot of people are going to say that I should just take what I get out of undergrad, but I wanted to see if there would be a recommended way to negotiate slight salary bump. My base comp is $80k, and there is a $5-20k bonus range. As far as I am concerned, if there is wiggle room, I should...
Salary Reviews
This is just a rant but, anyone else upset with salary reviews this year? This year I was handed a below inflation pay rise of 7.5% vs c. 10% UK CPI. My company had a great year, and my team too. In my personal performance review, I was given all round excellent feedback and recognised as a top...
Worth Negotiating Salary as FDD/Deal Advisory Lateral Into "Experienced IB Analyst" Role?
As title says, I'm currently in VHCOL and received an offer for an IB analyst role at a MM Boutique with great deal flow. The pay is slightly below street pay ($90K base). I'm currently at in FDD/Deal Advisory with close to a one year of experience and make around $80K. Is it worth it to negotiate...
Negotiating first job offer
Hi everyone, I'm a recent graduate and I just got my second full-time offer in consulting. Both of these are specialty boutique consulting firms. The first offer was from a 100-people company and the second offer is from a 650+ people company. However, I got almost the exact same offer from the...
IB Lateral - Salary Negotiation London
Need some advice on how the process works Got told by the recruiter to submit my current salary figures, so they can make me an offer. Is this how it normally works? I was expecting the bank to provide a package before I negotiate.
Market compensation ER associate in Europe
Hello everyone, I am currently interviewing for an ER associate role at a boutique bank in Europe. I will soon have my HR round where I will have to discuss my salary prospect. So before I get into this difficult conversation, I wish to have a better understanding of the current market compensation...
Disclosing current salary / bonus
Getting close to the final stages of an interview process. External recruiter has asked me to disclose before progressing. I have already asked him to provide me with an expected range for new opp. but he keeps requesting current data before he shares. How to best navigate?
Small REPE Shop Salary Discussion
Hi All, Here is some background on my situation. I spent 3 years as an analyst then eventually an associate at a reputable CRE capital markets brokerage shop that did over $4 billion in transactions a year. I took a job at as a senior analyst that reports directly to the chief investment officer at...
[HELP!] Venture Capital (VC) Salary/Compensation Negotiation
Hi everyone, Writing from a throwaway account. Thanks to everyone who supports the forum, the advice has been invaluable over the years. I was hoping for the VC community's (or for any other knowledgeable folk's here) help on a situation I'm in. The short of it: Opportunity with a new fund
Compensation at Hedge Fund?
What is a typical salary range and bonus for a Business Development/IR Associate at a hedge fund located in the Greenwich/Stamford area. Approx. $15bn AUM if that makes a difference. I have a final round interview and was told that comp will be discussed during one of the interviews. Just want to...
Negotiate Entry Level Salary
Hi guys, I need advice. I have been working as an intern for this boutique IB for 8 months now. Back in October 2020, they didn't have any positions open but I decided to shoot my shot and send my CV and a cover letter. They were impressed and decided to give me a chance anyway. For the first 3...
Am I permanently screwed in terms of salary...?
Hi all, I work at one of non-HK countries in Asia. Recently I interviewed one of PE firms at HK (HQ in US) for analyst position (AUM: +10bn). In the middle of process, they asked what my expected salary range, and I replied I am willing to take the market rate. But then, they asked me what my...
Seeking advice on sign/on bonus
Hi all, I would like to ask for advice to those who have experience in this, entering a contract with sign on bonus. I am in the contracting phase for a VP role in an IB. The hiring manager does not want to wait for me to receive my bonus at the end of June and got approval for a buy-out for a...
Trading Bonus - how should I bring up my 2021 bonus discussion?
So, first time posting on WSO. I head up the oil trading division at a trucking company (the trading division isn't very big, i'm the only trader and have some support staff). For 2020, I blew the PnL out of the water and generated $6-8mil and got 1% of the that, with the argument that more of the...
Corp Strat Manager Salary
Hi Everyone, Salary check on an offer for a Corporate Strategy Manager role. This would be for a large household name private company in a non-NY city in the consumer industry. I was quoted 120 base + fixed 12% bonus. I have an M7 MBA, with 1.5 years in IB post-MBA. Does that seem right? Thank you!
Received an offer! Need your thoughts and advice!
Hi guys, im kinda new to this but i really dont know what to do with an offer that i've received. i have received the following offer: - 30% increment from my current base (my current base is low AF, lower than market standard). MD told me that they have a firm wide policy where the maximum...
Corp Dev Salary Out of Undergrad
Hi Guys, Longtime lurker who benefited greatly from this website. I made an account to get some details about salary in Corp dev. I graduated this past May from undergrad with a BBA in finance. After a grueling job hunt, I landed a Corp dev analyst role at a multi-billion dollar (5-10B),...
Midcap private equity associate fix pay cut
Hi everybody, I have just absolved my second analyst year at an investment bank in Germany. Now I‘m in contract negotiations with a midcap private equity fund. I know for sure that there will be a pay cut regarding my fix salary. Does anybody here made a similar experience and can tell how high...
When and How should I setup an exit opp?
I am a second year analyst at a top tier firm that all the hardos on this site drool over and quite frankly...I think I am underpaid. How should I go about setting up a job hop? Please go into all the nitty gritty details of considering to move to a new city / part of town, to negotiating signing...
Commercial Banking: Interviewer pressed for salary number. Interviwer is appalled by my response.
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Salary Negotiation Reflection
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Economic Consulting Salary Negotiation
I got an offer at a top economic consulting firm with a generous compensation package. However, even though I have a few years of experience (not consulting but similar skill set), my offered position/title is lower than what it should be--apparently it's firm policy. Still, they gave me a nice sign...
My Biggest Career Mistake to Date: Prestige
Mod Note (Andy): #TBT Throwback Thursday - this was originally posted on 10/1/12. I occasionally get PMed by people at colleges I’ve never heard of before, asking if they have a shot at IBD. Folks, why IBD? The finance world is broad and varied, and there are a million ways to make a buck. Why...
COLA for salary negotiation
For my MS program, the average starting salary is $75k (in a Southeast city) for folks with my level of work experience (internships only) who stay in my city for work. If I were to move to the northern VA/DC area, this would be equal to about $107k and in NYC (Manhattan) about $123k. I have a few...
HF Salary Negotiation
Hi everyone. I've been meeting with a fund where I was introduced by an investor. They recently asked me my current salary. I'm in consulting, so it's only about 110k/year (base + bonus). They laughed and made some sort of joke about not having to break the bank to get me on board. Did I screw...
Negotiate for higher salary after two years (Associate / PE)
Here's the deal, looking for advice on how the negotiate for a higher salary this week: - Worked for two years at 2bn PE fund, previously two years in M&A - Won't get promoted to VP until January 2014 and no salary increase between levels - Accepted low-ish offer in the first place, didn't know...
quant salary negotiation?
I got an offer from a top tier prop trading firm. My role is quant researcher and I have a PhD in math. I am happy with the base salary, but they only give out bonus worth 10%-25% of the base. What is the average of this industry now? Should I ask for more before signing the contract? Quant Salary...
Two Summer Offers - Middle Office paying more...
Hi Monkeys, I have two offers from NYC bulge bracket banks (think MS, GS , JPMorgan). One is in middle office while the other is in a non-IBD position (front office). Obviously I prefer the latter option, for its opportunities, learning experience, etc, but the middle office position is paying a lot...
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