Private Banking & Wealth Mgmt · Senior
FX / Structured Products Specialist (PB) 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× | $180,000 | $275,000 | $390,000 | $780,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | 1.30× | $170,000 | $255,000 | $360,000 | $730,000 |
| Boston, MA | 1.25× | $165,000 | $245,000 | $350,000 | $700,000 |
| Palm Beach, FL | 1.25× | $165,000 | $245,000 | $350,000 | $700,000 |
| Miami, FL | 1.23× | $160,000 | $240,000 | $340,000 | $690,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1.20× | $155,000 | $235,000 | $335,000 | $670,000 |
| Washington, DC | 1.20× | $155,000 | $235,000 | $335,000 | $670,000 |
| Seattle, WA | 1.15× | $150,000 | $225,000 | $320,000 | $640,000 |
| Chicago, IL | 1.05× | $135,000 | $205,000 | $290,000 | $590,000 |
| Dallas, TX | 1.00× | $130,000 | $195,000 | $280,000 | $560,000 |
What does a FX / Structured Products Specialist (PB) do?
The FX / Structured Products Specialist (PB) 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. Classified at the Senior level, this position draws from a competitive candidate pool, though specialized qualifications and sector-specific experience remain key differentiators in hiring.
What drives FX / Structured Products Specialist (PB) compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a FX / Structured Products Specialist (PB) is $195,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $130,000 to $280,000. The 76% 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).
FX / Structured Products Specialist (PB) career path
Professionals who move into FX / Structured Products Specialist (PB) 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.
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