Fintech & Corporate Finance Salaries: 2026 Compensation Benchmarks

Highest Paid Role
$450K
CFO (Fintech, Pre-IPO/Public)
Most Scarce Role
9/10
CFO (Fintech, Pre-IPO/Public)
Roles Covered
1357+
across 11 sub-categories
Average Median Salary
$183K
P50 across all roles

Top Compensated Fintech & Corporate Finance Roles

Role TitleSeniorityMedian Salary
CFO (Fintech, Pre-IPO/Public)C-Suite$450,000View full salary data ›
CFO (Fintech)C-Suite$430,000View full salary data ›
CFO (Fintech, Series C/D)C-Suite$350,000View full salary data ›
General Counsel / CLO (Fintech)C-Suite$350,000View full salary data ›
Chief Marketing Officer (Fintech – Corporate)C-Suite$320,000View full salary data ›

All Fintech & Corporate Finance Roles

Explore all 1357+ fintech & corporate finance roles below. Click any role for full P25 to P90 compensation data, scarcity scores, and market intelligence.

C-Suite

Director

AML / BSA Director (Fintech)APAC Finance DirectorAssistant Controller (Fintech)Cash Management DirectorConsumer Compliance DirectorController (Multi-Entity Fintech)Corporate Strategy Director (Fintech)Country Manager (Finance-Focused)Credit Risk Director (Fintech)Cross-Border Payments DirectorCrypto / Digital Assets Compliance DirectorCustomer Success Director (Fintech)Data Privacy Officer / DPO (Fintech)Director of Accounting (Fintech)Director of FP&A (Fintech)Director of Information Security (Fintech)Director of Product (Fintech)Director of Security Operations (Fintech)Director of Talent Acquisition (Fintech)Director, Strategic Partnerships (Fintech)Embedded Finance DirectorEMEA Finance DirectorEnterprise Risk Director (Fintech)Fair Lending DirectorFinancial Reporting DirectorFintech Industry Director (Horizontal)Fintech Partnerships Director (Bank/Network)Fraud Operations Director (Fintech)Fraud Risk Director (Fintech)FX / Currency Operations DirectorHead of Banking PartnershipsHead of BNPLHead of Capital Markets (Fintech)Head of Card OperationsHead of Corporate Development & Strategy (Fintech)Head of Correspondent BankingHead of Customer Experience (Fintech)Head of Data & Analytics (Financial)Head of FP&A (Fintech)Head of Global Payroll (Fintech)Head of Insurance PartnershipsHead of International Operations (Fintech)Head of Investor Relations (Fintech)Head of Issuing / Card ProgramsHead of Lending / Credit (Fintech)Head of Partnerships & Business Development (Fintech)Head of PaymentsHead of Product (Financial Services)Head of Product StrategyHead of Settlement OperationsHead of Tax (Fintech)Head of Treasury (Fintech)Head of UnderwritingHR Director (Fintech)Internal Audit DirectorInternational Compliance DirectorInternational Tax Director (Fintech)IT Director (Fintech)KYC Program Director (Fintech)Legal Operations Director (Fintech)Marketing Director (Fintech)Merchant Acquiring DirectorMoney Transmission & Licensing DirectorOFAC Compliance DirectorOffice / Workplace Experience DirectorOpen Banking DirectorPayment Gateway DirectorPayment Integrity DirectorPayment Processor Relations DirectorPayments Operations DirectorPayroll Director (Global)Portfolio / Collections Strategy Director (Fintech)Principal Data Scientist (Fintech)Product Marketing Director (Fintech)Regional Finance Director (Fintech)Revenue Accounting Director (Fintech)Revenue Operations Director (Fintech)Sales Director (Fintech SaaS)SEC Reporting Director (Fintech)Technical Accounting Director (Fintech)Third-Party Risk DirectorTransfer Pricing Director (Fintech)Treasurer (Fintech)Treasury Director (Fintech)VAT / Indirect Tax DirectorVP Accounting (Fintech)VP International FinanceVP Product (Fintech)VP/Head of Finance (Series A/B)

Senior

Account Executive (Mid-Market / Enterprise Fintech)Blockchain / DeFi Operations LeadChargebacks & Disputes Specialist (Senior)Executive Assistant to C-Suite (Fintech)Financial Crime Intelligence Lead (Fintech)Financial Crimes Investigator (Senior)Financial Data Product ManagerFintech Product Counsel / Privacy CounselFintech Solutions Consultant / Sales EngineerFraud Analytics Lead (Fintech)Fraud Platform Product ManagerFX / Liquidity Analyst (Fintech)Growth Marketing Lead (Fintech)Growth Product Manager (Fintech)Lead Data Analyst / Analytics Manager (Fintech)Lending Product Manager (Fintech)Onboarding / KYC Product Manager (Fintech)Payments Product Manager (Senior)RegTech LeadRisk & Compliance Product Manager (Fintech)Senior Accountant (Multi-Currency Fintech)Senior AML / Investigations Analyst (Fintech)Senior AML / KYC Analyst (Fintech)Senior Compliance Analyst (Fintech)Senior Data Scientist (Fintech)Senior FP&A Analyst (Fintech)Senior KYC Analyst (Fintech)Senior Payment Operations AnalystSenior Product Manager (Fintech)Senior Risk Analyst (Fintech)Senior Software Engineer (Fintech)Senior Technical Recruiter (Fintech)

Mid

Entry

Analyst

Manager

ACH/Wire Operations ManagerAML Compliance Manager (Fintech)AML Manager (Fintech)AP Manager (Multi-Entity Fintech)AP/AR DirectorAR / Collections Manager (Fintech)BaaS Operations ManagerBaaS Program ManagerBank Secrecy Act OfficerBanking Partnerships ManagerBilling / Revenue Recognition Manager (Fintech)Chargebacks & Disputes ManagerCollections Strategy Manager (Fintech)Compliance Manager (Fintech)Compliance Testing / Monitoring ManagerConsolidations ManagerConsumer Protection / Fair Lending OfficerCost Accounting Manager (Fintech)Counterparty Risk ManagerCountry Finance Manager (Fintech)Credit Policy Manager (Fintech)Crypto / Digital Assets Compliance ManagerCustomer Success Manager (Fintech)Data Governance Manager (Financial Data)Entity Accounting Lead (International)Entity Governance Manager (Fintech)Finance Data Analytics ManagerFinance Systems Manager (Fintech)Financial Crimes ManagerFinancial Operations Manager (Fintech)FinCEN Reporting ManagerForeign Subsidiary ControllerFP&A Manager (Fintech)Fraud Operations Manager (Fintech)FX Operations ManagerGlobal Mobility Tax Manager (Fintech)Global Statutory Reporting Manager (Fintech)Interchange Optimization ManagerInternational Treasury ManagerKYC Operations Manager (Fintech)Liquidity ManagerMarket Risk Manager (Fintech)Marketing Manager (Fintech)Model Risk Manager (Fintech)Network / Scheme Compliance ManagerOperational Risk Manager (Fintech)Partnerships Manager (Fintech)Payment Operations ManagerPayments Partnerships Manager (Fintech)Payroll Manager (US Fintech)People Operations Manager (Fintech)Real-Time Payments (RTP) ManagerReconciliation ManagerRegional Controller (EMEA/APAC)Regional Operations Manager (Fintech)Regulatory Change ManagerRegulatory Exam ManagerRegulatory Reporting Manager (Fintech)Revenue Operations Manager (Fintech)Revenue Recognition Manager (ASC 606)Risk Manager (Fintech)Sales Operations Manager (Fintech)Sanctions Compliance OfficerSEC Reporting Manager (Fintech)Security Engineering Manager (Fintech)SOX / Internal Controls Manager (Fintech)SOX Compliance ManagerState Licensing ManagerStrategy & Operations Manager (Fintech)Technical Accounting ManagerThird-Party Risk ManagerTreasury Operations Manager

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About Fintech & Corporate Finance Compensation

Fintech & Corporate Finance professionals operate within fintech companies, financial services firms, and corporate finance functions, building financial products, managing compliance, or driving operational growth. rouka tracks compensation across 1357+ searchable role titles in this sector, spanning 11 sub-categories from entry-level positions starting near $50,000 to senior leadership roles exceeding $450,000 at the national median. These benchmarks draw on 255 verified sources — compensation surveys, regulatory filings, and proprietary intelligence gathered through active search mandates.

What drives pay variation across fintech & corporate finance roles? Primarily company stage and funding (startup vs. growth vs. public), regulatory complexity, geographic market, technical specialization (payments, lending, crypto, regtech), and equity compensation structure. The gap between the sector's lowest 25th-percentile figure and highest 75th-percentile figure spans $40,000 to $530,000, underscoring how dramatically compensation shifts with scope and seniority. Professionals entering the sector most commonly come from traditional banking, management consulting, software engineering, regulatory bodies, or corporate finance at public companies.

Career trajectories in fintech & corporate finance typically lead toward C-suite positions at fintech firms, VP-level roles at larger financial institutions, or founding their own financial technology venture. All figures shown are national benchmarks — actual offers vary significantly by metropolitan area, with gateway markets like New York, San Francisco, and Miami commanding premiums of 15–40% above the national median. Click any role above for full city-by-city P25 to P90 salary data.

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