Private Banking & Wealth Mgmt · Director · 8 to 14 years typical
Alternatives Investment Specialist – Private Wealth Salary
Annual base compensation, national and by market, from 258 named sources. Every figure below says where it came from.
| Market | Multiplier | P25 | P50 | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | 1.40× | $225,000 | $300,000 | $390,000 | $520,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | 1.30× | $210,000 | $280,000 | $365,000 | $480,000 |
| Boston, MA | 1.25× | $200,000 | $270,000 | $350,000 | $465,000 |
| Palm Beach, FL | 1.25× | $200,000 | $270,000 | $350,000 | $465,000 |
| Miami, FL | 1.23× | $195,000 | $265,000 | $345,000 | $455,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1.20× | $190,000 | $260,000 | $335,000 | $445,000 |
| Washington, DC | 1.20× | $190,000 | $260,000 | $335,000 | $445,000 |
| Seattle, WA | 1.15× | $185,000 | $245,000 | $320,000 | $425,000 |
| Chicago, IL | 1.05× | $170,000 | $225,000 | $295,000 | $390,000 |
| Dallas, TX | 1.00× | $160,000 | $215,000 | $280,000 | $370,000 |
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What does an Alternatives Investment Specialist – Private Wealth do?
The Alternatives Investment Specialist – Private Wealth operates within private banks, wealth management firms, and trust companies, serving high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients with investment advisory, estate planning, and banking services. Professionals in this role typically bring 8 to 14 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Director level, this position draws from a tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 20-45 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What drives Alternatives Investment Specialist – Private Wealth compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for an Alternatives Investment Specialist – Private Wealth is $215,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $160,000 to $280,000. The 56% spread between P25 and P75 reflects significant pay variation driven by book size and client AUM, revenue generated, client segment (HNW vs. UHNW), product complexity, regulatory licensing, and the firm's compensation model (salary + bonus vs. revenue share). Demand for this role is trending upward with 18% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
Alternatives Investment Specialist – Private Wealth career path
Professionals who move into Alternatives Investment Specialist – Private Wealth roles most commonly come from institutional banking, financial advisory, trust and estate law, investment management, or family office operations. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward managing director and market head positions, regional leadership, or transitioning to independent RIA or multi-family office platforms. The average tenure in this role is approximately 4.2 years, with an annual turnover rate of 15%.
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