Fintech & Corporate Finance · Director
Head of Partnerships & Business Development (Fintech) Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$105,000
25th percentile
P50
$230,000
Median
P75
$170,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Competitive
Scarcity: 5/10
Head of Partnerships & Business Development (Fintech) Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Also Known As
Head of Partnerships (Fintech), VP Business Development (Financial Technology), Director of Strategic Partnerships (Fintech), Chief Business Officer (Fintech), Head of Enterprise Sales (Fintech)
What Does a Head of Partnerships & Business Development (Fintech) Do?
The Head of Partnerships & Business Development (Fintech) operates within fintech companies, financial services firms, and corporate finance functions, building financial products, managing compliance, or driving operational growth. Classified at the Director level, this position draws from a competitive candidate pool, though specialized qualifications and sector-specific experience remain key differentiators in hiring.
What Drives Head of Partnerships & Business Development (Fintech) Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Head of Partnerships & Business Development (Fintech) is $230,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $105,000 to $170,000. 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.
Head of Partnerships & Business Development (Fintech) Career Path
Professionals who move into Head of Partnerships & Business Development (Fintech) 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.
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