<p>My salary as an IBanker never crossed the 6 figures. It was my bonuses, particularly after my third and fourth years, that really made the difference. But that was not common for colleagues at my level. I was fortunate enough to have connections thanks to my family’s network. Those connections gave me an edge that most employees at my level simply didn’t have. My father was a very high-level VP at Paribas in the 80s and his connections have remained loyal. </p>
<p>I was an analyst while with LB and became an associate when I transfered to GS.</p>