• 08 Jul 2009 at 10:29 AM

Comp Watch ’09: JPMorgan

Picture 1669.pngAs was previously expected, the House of Dimon has begun raising base pay for investment bankers, just like everyone else, in move that won’t really mean anything re: more clams in your pocket. First years were informed yesterday they’re being bumped up to $80k. No word yet on bonus numbers, which were supposed to be announced last Tuesday. It’s unclear why Dimon and Steve Black have been dragging their heels on this one, but they should know there are some junior rainmakers out there who are not happy. They won’t technically be doing anything about it, but there will be be pissing and moaning amongst themselves. Oh, there will be P ‘n M’ing amongst themselves.

Comments (31)

  1. Posted by guest | July 8, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    just for the complaining, all of your asses are getting pounded. report to the lobby of 277 park at noon.
    -JD

  2. Posted by guest | July 8, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    383 for some of you.

  3. Posted by guest | July 8, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    “junior rainmakers..”…….Uh huh….yep…..sure.
    PS: Enjoyed the BC comics related currency description of “clams”.

  4. Posted by guest | July 8, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    That would make a great gay porn scenario. It touches a lot of the usual themes: fresh faced young boys, suits, hazing, ass pounding.

  5. Posted by guest | July 8, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    @4 did you not get the sarcasm inherent in calling them junior rainmakers? oh, you didn’t? is it cause you’re a re-tard?

  6. Posted by guest | July 8, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    “”junior rainmakers..”…….Uh huh….yep…..sure.”
    report to the short bus, 4.

  7. Posted by guest | July 8, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    everyone here can blow me.
    -j dimon

  8. Posted by guest | July 8, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    Why do they get bonus numbers now? What happens if Barney and Maxine go on a tear in the remaining six months and pass legislation barring that even though they have repaid TARP?

  9. Posted by guest | July 8, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    @9 b/c this is when first year bank analysts get them. next question.

  10. Posted by guest | July 8, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    what are first year pothead CEO emeritus numbers?
    -jimmy cayne

  11. Posted by wcburrs87 | July 8, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    Sweet – I can finally move out of the Metro and into Windsor Court!

  12. Posted by guest | July 8, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    @9 analysts are paid on the anniversary of their start (approximately).

  13. Posted by guest | July 8, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    @10 why doesn’t anyone seem to know this?

  14. Posted by guest | July 8, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    @14 – or care?

  15. Posted by guest | July 8, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    At least they don’t work for RBS. Last year’s bonus was a tank full of Mexican Coke Sharks.

  16. Posted by guest | July 8, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    @6 and @7…….Jeff Macke?

  17. Posted by guest | July 8, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    1st yr numbers
    Top tier – Chase 0% APR balance transfer checks (3 total)
    Mid tier – WaMu..I mean Chase free checking account
    Bottom tier – forced relocation to Dallas

  18. Posted by Clown Capital | July 8, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    Comp watch at The House of Dimon.
    Brings back fond memories. If my memory serves me correctly, I distinctly remember hearing these wonderful words…
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDW0ZnZxjn4&feature=related
    Which is why I eventually left.

  19. Posted by guest | July 8, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    @16, they received Mexicans, not Mexican coke sharks. Big difference.
    See you bags at Tenjune.
    -MCS

  20. Posted by guest | July 8, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    paying analysts more! why didn’t we think of this sooner? this will solve all of our problems!

  21. Posted by guest | July 8, 2009 at 1:58 PM

    What is the real reason that they’re raising analyst pay? I don’t think any analysts would leave JPM or GS if their base pay was $70k.

  22. Posted by guest | July 8, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    @22 because the bonsues won’t be as big, genius.

  23. Posted by guest | July 8, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    Should we expect BofA and Citi to follow suit?

  24. Posted by guest | July 8, 2009 at 3:00 PM

    @23 why wouldn’t you simply pay them less?
    It’s not like there is a ton of good jobs for college grads…

  25. Posted by guest | July 8, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    Steve Black speaking to interns at 4…WHO’S GOT A QUESTION?

  26. Posted by guest | July 8, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    Anyone know what bonuses are for jpmc sap integration staff? Also raises…
    -Taj

  27. Posted by guest | July 8, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    Anyone know what bonuses are for jpmc sap integration staff? Also raises…
    -Taj

  28. Posted by guest | July 8, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    22 “GS or JPM” implies that rank similarly in the employer of choice heirarchy. No way.

  29. Posted by guest | July 8, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    @25 you bump them to $80k, an extra $10k now, cut their intended bonuses by $15k, cognitive dissonance for first year junior rainmakers rationalizes this as okay, pocket the extra $5k per analyst. Then, next year, pay them $20k less than you would have originally and point to the $80k salary as justification.

  30. Posted by guest | July 8, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    “They won’t technically be doing anything about it, but there will be be pissing and moaning amongst themselves.”
    …so, so true…

  31. Posted by guest | July 8, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    Does anyone know if Analysts in Asset Management got the bump as well?

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