Private Banking & Wealth Mgmt · VP

RegTech Implementation Manager Salary

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

National Compensation Range

P25

$110,000

25th percentile

P50

$145,000

Median

P75

$185,000

75th percentile

CANDIDATE MARKET

Competitive

Scarcity: 5/10

EST. CANDIDATE POOL

25-55

Active candidates nationally

DEMAND TREND

Stable

12% year-over-year

RETENTION

3.5 yr avg tenure

18% annual turnover

RegTech Implementation Manager 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

KYC/AML automation. Regulatory reporting platforms. Suitability engines. Transaction monitoring ML. Growing as banks modernize compliance infrastructure.

Also Known As

Compliance Technology Manager, RegTech Project Manager – PB, Regulatory Technology Lead – Wealth

What Does a RegTech Implementation Manager Do?

The RegTech Implementation Manager 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. Professionals in this role typically bring 4 to 8 years of relevant experience. Classified at the VP level, this position draws from a competitive candidate pool, though specialized qualifications and sector-specific experience remain key differentiators in hiring.

What Drives RegTech Implementation Manager Compensation?

The median (P50) compensation for a RegTech Implementation Manager is $145,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $110,000 to $185,000. The 52% 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). Demand for this role is trending upward with 0.12% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.

RegTech Implementation Manager Career Path

Professionals who move into RegTech Implementation Manager 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. The average tenure in this role is approximately 3.5 years, with an annual turnover rate of 18%.

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