Fintech & Corporate Finance · Senior · 5 to 9 years typical
Risk & Compliance Product Manager (Fintech) Salary
Annual base compensation, national and by market, from 258 named sources. Every figure below says where it came from.
| Market | Multiplier | P25 | P50 | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | 1.40× | $215,000 | $250,000 | $285,000 | $325,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | 1.30× | $200,000 | $235,000 | $265,000 | $300,000 |
| Boston, MA | 1.25× | $195,000 | $225,000 | $255,000 | $290,000 |
| Palm Beach, FL | 1.25× | $195,000 | $225,000 | $255,000 | $290,000 |
| Miami, FL | 1.23× | $190,000 | $220,000 | $250,000 | $285,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1.20× | $185,000 | $215,000 | $245,000 | $280,000 |
| Washington, DC | 1.20× | $185,000 | $215,000 | $245,000 | $280,000 |
| Seattle, WA | 1.15× | $180,000 | $205,000 | $235,000 | $265,000 |
| Chicago, IL | 1.05× | $165,000 | $190,000 | $215,000 | $245,000 |
| Dallas, TX | 1.00× | $155,000 | $180,000 | $205,000 | $230,000 |
Time to fill 46 weeks for comparable searches, estimated from rouka's benchmark set.
Demand accelerating as fintechs build internal compliance tooling (transaction monitoring, SAR filing, regulatory reporting). Product managers who understand both AML/KYC regulations and software development are extremely scarce.
What does a Risk & Compliance Product Manager (Fintech) do?
The Risk & Compliance Product 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 5 to 9 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Senior level, this position draws from a very tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 20-50 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What drives Risk & Compliance Product Manager (Fintech) compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Risk & Compliance Product Manager (Fintech) is $180,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $155,000 to $205,000. 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 9% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
Risk & Compliance Product Manager (Fintech) career path
Professionals who move into Risk & Compliance Product 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 3 years, with an annual turnover rate of 24%.
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