Fintech & Corporate Finance · Senior
Senior AML / Investigations Analyst (Fintech) Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$95,000
25th percentile
P50
$110,000
Median
P75
$125,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Tight
Scarcity: 6/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
90-220
Active candidates nationally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
9% year-over-year
RETENTION
2.7 yr avg tenure
28% annual turnover
Senior AML / Investigations Analyst (Fintech) Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
Senior AML and investigations analysts have seen rising pay as enforcement actions and fines push institutions to staff more experienced investigators. Remote-friendly models have broadened the candidate pool but turnover remains elevated due to burnout.
Also Known As
Senior AML Analyst, Senior Financial Crimes Investigator, Senior Investigations Analyst (Fintech), Senior BSA/AML Investigator, Senior Transaction Monitoring Analyst
What Does a Senior AML / Investigations Analyst (Fintech) Do?
The Senior AML / Investigations Analyst (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 3 to 6 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Senior level, this position draws from a tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 90-220 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What Drives Senior AML / Investigations Analyst (Fintech) Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Senior AML / Investigations Analyst (Fintech) is $110,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $95,000 to $125,000. 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.
Senior AML / Investigations Analyst (Fintech) Career Path
Professionals who move into Senior AML / Investigations Analyst (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 2.7 years, with an annual turnover rate of 28%.
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