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
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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