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Pay is exteremly standard for these jobs across the board (IE all trading firms tend to offer similar packages).

Its like 60k base, 10k signing bonus, and performance bonus which can be between 0 and something like 50-100k I guess? Most probably make slightly less than 100k in their first year.

edit: reason i decided to post numbers is because they are incredibly standard and i dont think it will piss off anyone

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Jason, I have a feeling you're getting shafted here, if your offers are in line with the numbers above. I could be wrong, but I'm basing it on a close friend's experiences. If you're interested, PM me, and I'll confirm it. Like I said, I could be wrong, but I remember his first job being quite a bit better, at smaller, lesser-known firms, and he has a similar pedigree as you, I think (definitely not as good at poker, but with better grades--no prior trading experience).

Anyway, I'll definitely miss your insight on these fora, and wish you the best. Congrats on landing what you were looking for.

Edit: I didn't read any other replies before posting, and now I've just read the handful above mine, but it appears that others may have said similar things. I in no way was trying to rain on your parade; just hoping you might get a better deal.