Fintech & Corporate Finance · Manager

Partnerships Manager (Fintech) Salary

Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.

National Compensation Range

P25

$125,000

25th percentile

P50

$145,000

Median

P75

$170,000

75th percentile

CANDIDATE MARKET

Tight

Scarcity: 7/10

EST. CANDIDATE POOL

70-150

Active candidates nationally

DEMAND TREND

Stable

7% year-over-year

RETENTION

2.9 yr avg tenure

26% annual turnover

Partnerships Manager (Fintech) Salary by City

New York City, NY$205,000
San Francisco, CA$190,000
Palm Beach, FL$190,000
Boston, MA$180,000
Los Angeles, CA$175,000

Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.

Market Trends

Growth in embedded finance and platform ecosystems has driven demand for mid-level partnerships talent, with pay patterns similar to mid-level sales and BD managers but more equity-heavy in fintech.

Also Known As

Partnerships Manager, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Alliances Manager (Fintech), Channel Partnerships Manager, BD & Partnerships Manager

What Does a Partnerships Manager (Fintech) Do?

The Partnerships Manager (Fintech) 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 4 to 8 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Manager level, this position draws from a tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 70-150 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.

What Drives Partnerships Manager (Fintech) Compensation?

The median (P50) compensation for a Partnerships Manager (Fintech) is $145,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $125,000 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. Demand for this role is trending upward with 0.07% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.

Partnerships Manager (Fintech) Career Path

Professionals who move into Partnerships Manager (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. The average tenure in this role is approximately 2.9 years, with an annual turnover rate of 26%.

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