FinTech Compliance Analyst

Makes sure a finance app follows consumer protection and banking laws.

A day in the life

You review the wording of an app's loan offer to ensure it's not misleading and check that complaints are handled on time.

Pay over a career

Starting
$60k
Typical
$85k
High
$125k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. A bachelor's degree in finance, business or law-related studies; certifications like CAMS or CRCM help you advance.

Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Finance, Law, Business Administration.

Outlook

Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years). Tracks compliance officers.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI monitors transactions and drafts compliance reviews; analysts interpret rules, but entry openings shrink.

Start now, in high school

Classes: AP Government, Business class.

Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1041.

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