Any tips on negotiating for an Analyst role at MBB?

I have been told MBB has fixed pay bands and there is less scope for negotiation.
Someone suggested to ask for higher joining bonus.

Any other ways I can negotiate? Any perks benefits? New to corporate space so dont really know these tactics or even things I can negotiate about.

Would appreciate all inputs. Thanks!

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You negotiate the position, not the TC, because those are fixed bands. If you’re new, it’s take it or leave it. MBB offers the highest TC (and overall brand) and they know it

I was told if you tried to negotiate they would honestly laugh in a closed room about you

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We have fixed pay bands and very limited negotiations at joining. Really the only place to negotiate is how much tenure you’re coming in with. How many months are they giving you credit for?

Even there, my advice to lateral recruits is to be long term greedy. Think of your MBB career not your first paycheck. Giving yourself a little extra time to get accustomed to how we work, learn the ropes, etc is going to benefit you in the end. A strong start at an MBB will be way more financially beneficial in the long run than any kind of extra $$ you’re able to wring out right now.

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Yea just the signing bonus is negotiable.

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