Fintech

Fintech

Fintech

The German fintech market is growing faster than its talent pool

The German fintech market is growing faster than its talent pool

The German fintech market is growing faster than its talent pool

Since 2018, we have been exclusively recruiting for positions in payments, digital banking, investment, and more – from go-to-market and compliance to product management.

Since 2018, we have been exclusively recruiting for positions in payments, digital banking, investment, and more – from go-to-market and compliance to product management.

Since 2018, we have been exclusively recruiting for positions in payments, digital banking, investment, and more – from go-to-market and compliance to product management.

What does this mean

What does this mean

Fintech

Fintech

Fintech

Recruitment at Nova Search?

Recruitment at Nova Search?

We fill specialised Product, Tech, GTM and Payments roles in the DACH region within 5 working days (permanent placement) or 48 hours (freelance). Our network includes over 15,000 fintech contacts and a deep understanding of the Payments, Lending, Capital Markets, Crypto and Embedded Finance sub-domains. Payment is purely success-based.

We fill specialised Product, Tech, GTM and Payments roles in the DACH region within 5 working days (permanent placement) or 48 hours (freelance). Our network includes over 15,000 fintech contacts and a deep understanding of the Payments, Lending, Capital Markets, Crypto and Embedded Finance sub-domains. Payment is purely success-based.

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Fintech domains where we place

Fintech domains where we place

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We recruit along the entire fintech value chain – from payment processing and regulation to product and sales. More than 50 fintechs and banks trust us to scale their teams.


  • Payments – Acquirers, PSPs, Schemes, Acquiring, Issuing, POS, APMs

  • Capital Markets & Asset Management – Fund Operations, Securities Settlement, Custodian Banks, Trading Venues

  • Lending & Banking-as-a-Service – Lending Platforms, BaaS, Embedded Finance

  • Compliance & Regulation – MaRisk, GwG, ZAG, KWG, MiCA, BaFin interaction

  • Crypto & Digital Assets – Blockchain Infrastructure, Web3, KYC/AML for Crypto

  • InsurTech & WealthTech – Digital Insurance, Robo-Advisory, Wealth Management

Fintech salaries & day rates 2026 DACH

Fintech salaries & day rates 2026 DACH

Role / Specialism

Junior (p.a.)

Mid-Level (p.a.)

Senior (p.a.)

Freelance Daily Rate

Product Manager

€ 55,000 – 68,000

€ 70,000 – 88,000

€ 90,000 – 115,000

€ 1,000 – 1,400

Backend Developer Java

€ 52,000 – 65,000

€ 68,000 – 85,000

€ 88,000 – 105,000

€ 900 – 1,250

Fund Operations Manager

€ 45,000 – 60,000

€ 60,000 – 70,000

€ 70,000 – 105,000

€ 950 – 1,300

Compliance Manager

€ 50,000 – 63,000

€ 65,000 – 83,000

€ 86,000 – 108,000

€ 950 – 1,300

Pre-Sales / Solutions Consultant

€ 54,000 – 67,000

€ 70,000 – 88,000

€ 90,000 – 110,000

€ 1,000 – 1,450

Sales Manager

€ 50,000 – 65,000

€ 65,000 – 85,000

€ 85,000 – 110,000

€ 1,000 – 1,400

Head of Payments / Director

€ 120,000 – 160,000+

As of: May 2026 | Source: Nova Search Fintech database, over 15,000 contacts, own brokerage data

As of: May 2026 | Source: Nova Search Fintech database, over 15,000 contacts, own brokerage data

Why Nova Search

Why Nova Search

Genuine payment expertise

We don't just talk about PSPs and acquiring; we know which technical terms matter in your tech stack. Over 50 fintech placements and our own CRM with 15,000+ fintech profiles make us your trusted sparring partner.

Shortlist in 5 days – uncompromising

Our two-stage skill and culture assessment ensures that you do not receive generic CVs, but pre-interviewed and vetted candidates who are used to fintech speed.

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Transparent salaries & market analyses

Before each search, we provide you with up-to-date benchmark data so that you can fill your desired profile within a budget that aligns with the market. This helps you avoid lengthy salary negotiations and drop-outs during the offer phase.

We know your target markets

Whether it's Fund Operations in London or Product in Berlin – we know which profiles are actively looking to make a move, which compensation packages work, and where the hidden talent pool lies that internal HR teams cannot reach.

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Our customers trust us

Our customers trust us

Flexible staffing models

Flexible staffing models

Whether long-term strategic team building or acute project support to bridge capacity bottlenecks – we provide you with the right partner model for every challenge.

Whether long-term strategic team building or acute project support to bridge capacity bottlenecks – we provide you with the right partner model for every challenge.

Morten Laufer

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Over seven years of experience in building (Fin)Tech teams for start-ups and scale-ups.

Morten Laufer

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Over seven years of experience in building (Fin)Tech teams for start-ups and scale-ups.

Your strategic partner for the fintech market

Your strategic partner for the fintech market

Morten Laufer

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Over seven years of experience in building (Fin)Tech teams for start-ups and scale-ups.

Morten Laufer

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Over seven years of experience in building (Fin)Tech teams for start-ups and scale-ups.

Fintech & Payments recruitment in the DACH region, with over 8 years of experience with scale-ups and unicorns (Visa, Upvest, bunch, Delivery Hero and many more). Morten has personally placed over 200 fintech specialists and manages every search right up to the signature.

Your fintech career – we will place you in the right role

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Do you have payments experience, bring product know-how with you, or want to move to a dynamic fintech? We connect you with companies that match your values and your salary target.

  • Exclusive fintech jobs that never appear on public portals

  • Feedback within 48 hours – no waiting for months

  • Salary data from real negotiations, not from anonymous portals

  • Personal coaching for your interview preparation and negotiation strategy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly does Nova Search introduce the first SAP profiles?

After a brief initial consultation, we will define the requirement profile together. We will then start a targeted search within our network and present you with suitable candidates within a few days.

How quickly does Nova Search introduce the first SAP profiles?

After a brief initial consultation, we will define the requirement profile together. We will then start a targeted search within our network and present you with suitable candidates within a few days.

How does Nova Search verify the technical and professional qualifications of the SAP candidates?
How does Nova Search verify the technical and professional qualifications of the SAP candidates?
How long does a typical placement take?
How long does a typical placement take?
Does NovaSearch only operate in German-speaking countries?
Does NovaSearch only operate in German-speaking countries?
What happens if a candidate doesn't work out?
What happens if a candidate doesn't work out?
Does NovaSearch understand the regulatory requirements in the fintech sector?
Does NovaSearch understand the regulatory requirements in the fintech sector?
Do you also fill C-level positions in fintech?
Do you also fill C-level positions in fintech?
Do you have experience with early-stage startups as well as established players?
Do you have experience with early-stage startups as well as established players?
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