Third-Party Risk Director Salary

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What Does a Third-Party Risk Director Do?

The Third-Party Risk Director operates within fintech companies, financial services firms, and corporate finance functions, building financial products, managing compliance, or driving operational growth. Classified at the Director level, this position draws from a tight candidate market, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.

What Drives Third-Party Risk Director Compensation?

The median (P50) compensation for a Third-Party Risk Director is $170,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $135,000 to $210,000. The 44% spread between P25 and P75 reflects significant pay variation 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.

Third-Party Risk Director Career Path

Professionals who move into Third-Party Risk Director 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.

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