Financial Analyst
The Financial Analyst is a professional figure who analyzes financial data and supports business decisions through forecasts based on the analysis of economic performance. A central role in the company, the Financial Analyst is able to analyze balance sheets, evaluate investments and monitor company performance. They support strategic decisions regarding new projects and investments.
The salary for this role can vary significantly[1]. For a junior position in Europe, the annual gross salary (RAL) is typically between €25,000 and €45,000, and for a senior professional, between €40,000 and €70,000+ annually. Globally, for a junior, the salary is between $60,000 and $75,000 per year, while for a senior, it ranges between $80,000 and $120,000+ annually.
Strategic Analyst
The Strategic Analyst is a professional who analyzes the competitive and market context in which a company operates, formulating strategic recommendations to improve the company’s performance and competitiveness. They work closely with management teams to define long-term business strategies and optimize operational efficiency, relying on data and market analysis while forecasting potential developments. They also monitor performance to define growth strategies.
For a junior position, the annual salary in Europe typically ranges between €30,000 and €45,000, and globally between $50,000 and $75,000. A senior professional can earn between €50,000 and €90,000 annually in Europe, and between $90,000 and $120,000 in the USA and globally.
Investment Analyst
An Investment Analyst is a professional capable of analyzing and monitoring financial investments on behalf of banks, investment funds, asset managers and companies. Their main objective is to provide high-quality analysis to support investment strategies and decisions, minimizing risks and maximizing returns. Through financial analysis and market research, an Investment Analyst can create complex financial models to forecast costs and returns on investments, monitor the portfolio and report information in a way that is understandable to internal teams and clients.
A junior Investment Analyst can aspire to an annual salary of between €30,000 and €45,000, and globally between $60,000 and $80,000. For senior positions, salaries range between €50,000 and €90,000 in Europe, and between $100,000 and $150,000+ annually globally.
Risk Manager
The Risk Manager is a professional responsible for identifying, analyzing, and managing business risks to protect the organization from financial losses or operational damage. Crucial in sectors such as finance, insurance, energy, manufacturing, and technology, the Risk Manager assesses risks related to various aspects of business activities in order to develop strategies to protect the organization and its assets. With knowledge of compliance and regulations, the Risk Manager can handle crises to prevent unexpected events from compromising company operations.
A junior Risk Manager in Europe typically earns between €30,000 and €45,000 annually, and between $55,000 and $75,000 globally. A senior professional can earn between €60,000 and €120,000 annually in Europe, and between $100,000 and $150,000+ globally.
Fintech Product Manager
The Fintech Product Manager is a professional who deals with the management and development of digital and technological products in the Fintech (financial technologies) sector. Their primary task is to design, implement, and optimize technological solutions to meet the needs of consumers and businesses in financial services, such as digital payments, online lending, wealth management, cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and other innovative applications.
The Fintech Product Manager manages the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and development to market launch and user reaction analysis.
In Europe, a junior Fintech Product Manager can earn between €30,000 and €45,000 annually, while a senior can earn between €55,000 and €100,000. Globally, junior salaries range between $60,000 and $85,000 annually, while senior positions range between $110,000 and $150,000.
Blockchain Developer
A Blockchain Developer is a professional specialized in designing, developing, and implementing blockchain-based solutions, a decentralized technology that allows for secure, transparent, and immutable information storage and management. Blockchain Developers are essential in the creation of applications and platforms using this technology, such as those related to cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, decentralized finance (DeFi), digital voting systems, distributed ledgers (DLT), and other innovative use cases.
A more technical than managerial role, a Blockchain Developer in Europe typically earns between €30,000 and €45,000 annually for a junior position, and between €55,000 and €110,000 for a senior role. Globally, junior salaries range between $60,000 and $80,000 annually, and senior professionals earn between $110,000 and $160,000 annually.
Compliance Officer
The Compliance Officer ensures that a company adheres to all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies while implementing best practices in business ethics and governance. This role is crucial in preventing fraud and reputational damage. The Compliance Officer monitors and trains employees and executives, evaluates risk management, and conducts internal investigations to handle cases of non-compliance or potential regulatory violations. They work closely with regulatory authorities, such as the Central Bank, the European Commission, and tax and privacy authorities.
In Europe, a junior Compliance Officer typically earns between €30,000 and €55,000 annually, and globally between $50,000 and $75,000. A senior professional can earn between €60,000 and €120,000 annually in Europe, and between $90,000 and $130,000 in the USA and globally.
Investment Banker / Corporate Finance Specialist
The Investment Banker and Corporate Finance Specialist are professionals who work in the financial sector, focusing primarily on mergers and acquisitions, corporate financing, restructuring, and financial consulting for businesses.
While the two roles are often overlapping, an Investment Banker tends to focus more on capital transactions and financial markets, while a Corporate Finance Specialist is focused on strategic consulting in corporate finance.
A junior Investment Banker/Corporate Finance Specialist in Europe can expect to earn between €40,000 and €80,000 annually, with salaries in the USA and globally ranging between $90,000 and $120,000. Senior professionals earn between €80,000 and €150,000 annually in Europe, and between $150,000 and $300,000+ globally.
Financial Technology Consultant
The Financial Technology Consultant (FinTech Consultant) is a professional who provides advice to financial institutions, FinTech startups and other companies on emerging technologies applied to financial services. These consultants help organizations develop and implement innovative technological solutions that optimize and transform financial management, payments, security, risk management and other aspects of banking and financial services.
For a junior position in Europe, the average salary ranges between €30,000 and €55,000 annually, and for a senior role, between €60,000 and €130,000+. Globally, junior consultants earn between $60,000 and $85,000 per year, while senior positions earn between $110,000 and $170,000 annually.
Crowdfunding & Alternative Investments Specialist
The Crowdfunding & Alternative Investments Specialist is an expert working in the field of alternative investments, focused on crowdfunding. This role involves managing and advising on platforms that enable capital to be raised from multiple investors online to fund projects, startups, or other business initiatives. They work within the realm of non-traditional assets and strategies, such as real estate crowdfunding, equity crowdfunding, peer-to-peer lending, startup investing, collective loans, and other funding tools based on modern technologies (like blockchain and cryptocurrencies).
A junior Crowdfunding & Alternative Investments Specialist in Europe typically earns between €30,000 and €50,000 annually, while senior professionals earn between €55,000 and €120,000+. Globally, junior salaries range between $50,000 and $70,000 annually, and senior salaries between $90,000 and $150,000+.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in Fintech
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in a Fintech company is a senior executive responsible for managing the overall financial strategy, accounting operations, and economic planning of the company. In the Fintech context, the CFO not only oversees traditional accounting and financial management but also plays a key role in implementing innovative technologies to optimize financial management and making strategic decisions to support the company’s growth and scalability.
For a junior CFO in a Fintech startup, the annual salary in Europe typically ranges between €50,000 and €70,000, with senior professionals earning between €150,000 and €300,000. Globally, junior CFOs earn between $80,000 and $110,000, while senior CFOs earn between $180,000 and $350,000 annually.
[1] For all the professional roles analyzed, salaries vary depending on the country and city: in major European capitals (London, Berlin, Paris), salaries are generally higher than in the rest of the EU. For the global market, we consider advanced non-EU countries, averaging salaries from the USA, South America, China, and Russia.
Sources: Glassdoor, Indeed, LinkedIn
