Security Engineering Manager (Fintech) Salary

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Market Trends

Security engineering has become one of the highest-paid specializations in engineering, particularly where it intersects with cloud infrastructure and application security in regulated sectors.

Also Known As

Security Engineering Manager, Manager, Security Engineering, Application Security Engineering Manager, Manager, Product Security (Fintech), Manager, Cloud Security Engineering

What Does a Security Engineering Manager (Fintech) Do?

The Security Engineering 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 7 to 12 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Manager level, this position draws from a very tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 45-100 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.

What Drives Security Engineering Manager (Fintech) Compensation?

The median (P50) compensation for a Security Engineering Manager (Fintech) is $205,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $175,000 to $240,000. 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 0.09% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.

Security Engineering Manager (Fintech) Career Path

Professionals who move into Security Engineering 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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