FinCEN Reporting Manager Salary

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Market Trends

FinCEN reporting roles have scaled as transaction volumes and regulatory expectations for SAR quality rise, especially for fintech money services businesses. Automation and data integration skills are increasingly important alongside regulatory expertise.

Also Known As

FinCEN Reporting Manager, Regulatory Reporting Manager (FinCEN), BSA Reporting Manager, Regulatory Filings Manager – FinCEN, Suspicious Activity Reporting Manager

What Does a FinCEN Reporting Manager Do?

The FinCEN Reporting Manager operates within fintech companies, financial services firms, and corporate finance functions, building financial products, managing compliance, or driving operational growth. Professionals in this role typically bring 5 to 9 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Manager level, this position draws from a tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 35-90 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.

What Drives FinCEN Reporting Manager Compensation?

The median (P50) compensation for a FinCEN Reporting Manager is $120,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $100,000 to $140,000. Pay variation across this range is primarily driven by company stage and funding (startup vs. growth vs. public), regulatory complexity, geographic market, technical specialization (payments, lending, crypto, regtech), and equity compensation structure. Demand for this role is trending upward with 0.07% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.

FinCEN Reporting Manager Career Path

Professionals who move into FinCEN Reporting Manager roles most commonly come from traditional banking, management consulting, software engineering, regulatory bodies, or corporate finance at public companies. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward C-suite positions at fintech firms, VP-level roles at larger financial institutions, or founding their own financial technology venture. The average tenure in this role is approximately 3 years, with an annual turnover rate of 24%.

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