Private Banking & Wealth Mgmt · VP
Head of Investment Research / Chief Investment Strategist Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$140,000
25th percentile
P50
$265,000
Median
P75
$230,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Tight
Scarcity: 6/10
Head of Investment Research / Chief Investment Strategist Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Also Known As
Chief Investment Strategist (Private Bank), Head of Investment Research (Wealth Management), VP Investment Strategy (Private Banking), Director of Research (Wealth Management), Senior Investment Advisor (Private Bank)
What Does a Head of Investment Research / Chief Investment Strategist Do?
The Head of Investment Research / Chief Investment Strategist 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 VP level, this position draws from a tight candidate market, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What Drives Head of Investment Research / Chief Investment Strategist Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Head of Investment Research / Chief Investment Strategist is $265,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $140,000 to $230,000. Pay variation across this range is primarily 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).
Head of Investment Research / Chief Investment Strategist Career Path
Professionals who move into Head of Investment Research / Chief Investment Strategist 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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