What’s the typical signing bonus for lateral hire partners at BCG/Bain/McKinsey? McKinsey & Company Boston Consulting Group Bain & Company
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Might be very few data points on this one OP. My guess is that as always it varies and may be negotiable, depending on what you’re bringing to the table. I’d say an appropriate range could be anywhere from 30-50k at that level, potentially more. For reference, UGs and MBAs entering MBB may receive anywhere from 5-35k, including lateral hires.
lol may god prevent you from doing estimation work… if MBA gets 35k then partner should get a bonus at least in the 150k-200k range. That said, they’re a lot more unique and valuable as revenue generators, so I’d expect much higher guarantees. They might not even get traditional singing checks, but guaranteed year-end bonuses!
Partners can make up to a 60% bonus based off of performance and new business.
Definitely more than this - I came in as an associate and got a 20k signing bonus
Usually depends if you were from a target school / MBA program. Did you come in as a lateral?
Lateral hire here who came in as a PL. Signing bonus offered was 30K, I negotiated to 40K but it was a pain and BCG took a while to confirm because they had to get some approvals. But frankly, I regret joining BCG.