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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

New York City, NY$155,000
San Francisco, CA$145,000
Palm Beach, FL$145,000
Boston, MA$140,000
Los Angeles, CA$130,000

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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