by meridith dennes | Dec 9, 2023 | Compensation
4 Sonnets About Investment Banker Bonuses The winter season often conjures images of merriment and festivities, yet in the stark corridors of finance, it can herald a time of sober reflection and frayed nerves. As the year draws to a close, bankers across the...
by meridith dennes | Nov 15, 2023 | Compensation
Johnson Associates’ projections suggest a downward or static trend in incentive compensation across various sectors of the financial services industry following the third quarter. The outlook is particularly grim for traditional asset management, where bonuses...
by meridith dennes | Mar 27, 2023 | Compensation
2022 Key Findings While bonuses at all levels were down (20%-30%), MDs took the brunt of the hit. Their compensation, which is the most tightly linked to deal activity, fell by nearly 50%this year. Bankers in regional offices took a 10-15% larger financial haircut...
by meridith dennes | Apr 20, 2021 | Compensation
Average Wall Street Bonus Climbed 10-12% The average Wall Street bonus’ climbed 10-12% last year as the coronavirus pandemic caused market volatility and a surge in equity capital markets. According to New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli “The early...