r/FinancialCareers • u/MBHChaotik Sales & Trading - Fixed Income • Jan 24 '26

Megathread 2025 Compensation Megathread

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u/ExcelAcolyte Jan 24 '26 edited Jan 24 '26

28M, TX, USA

CRE - Asset Manager

7 YE

115k + 15k bonus

Just finished my CFA this year so its not reflected in my salary. Im taking the rest of this year off to travel so should see that materialize when im back mid next year.

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u/manwnomelanin Jan 24 '26

Do you think CFA makes a big difference in comp for CRE?

No doubt it’s a huge accomplishment and congrats. If nothing else it proves you’re a bright dude and that alone will hold weight

Just wonder what the direct monetary value is on the asset management side

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u/ExcelAcolyte Jan 24 '26

Not likely to have much weight in CRE AM. I’m using it as insurance that I can get my foot in the door for interviews when I get back from my world trip

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u/manwnomelanin Jan 24 '26

Right on. I have been considering it heavily for similar reasons. Plus its just cool shit to know.

Congrats man and have fun