High-paying banking and finance jobs in Chicago
Banking and Finance encompass managing, investing, and safeguarding money for individuals and organizations. Professionals manage accounts, evaluate financial stability, and recommend strategies. They require strong analytical skills and financial literacy.
We found 470 high-paying for you in Chicago, IL. These banking and finance jobs pay well, with salaries between $92,352 to $187,908 per hour. Popular roles include Revenue Cycle Specialist, Director of Strategy and Wealth Management Advisor.
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Updated Aug 10, 2026
Job title
Chicago, IL
Illinois
Job openings (Chicago)
Private Equity Associate
Chicago
$187,908
per year
Illinois
$184,224
per year
Mergers & Acquisitions Director
Chicago
$179,182
per year
Illinois
$160,138
per year
Director of Strategy
Chicago
$148,389
per year
Illinois
$153,720
per year
Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
Chicago
$132,174
per year
Illinois
$129,775
per year
Risk Manager
Chicago
$122,696
per year
Illinois
$121,179
per year
Wealth Management Advisor
Chicago
$120,979
per year
Illinois
$102,372
per year
Asset Manager
Chicago
$116,783
per year
Illinois
$108,125
per year
Portfolio Manager
Chicago
$111,793
per year
Illinois
$107,995
per year
Financial Advisor
Chicago
$96,352
per year
Illinois
$91,176
per year
Revenue Cycle Specialist
Chicago
$92,352
per year
Illinois
$87,822
per year
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Private Equity Associate
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Private equity associates evaluate investment opportunities and conduct financial analyses for potential acquisitions. Key skills for this role include strong analytical thinking, teamwork and research proficiency.
The top companies hiring Private Equity Associate in Chicago, IL are Alvarez & Marsal (12 jobs), BMO Financial Group (2 jobs), and PwC (2 jobs).
Currently, 28% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 2% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 29 jobsAverage pay
Chicago
$187,908 per yearIllinois
$184,224 per yearSkills
- Private equity
- Communication skills
- Financial modeling
- Banking
- Investment banking
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Mergers & Acquisitions Director
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Mergers & acquisitions directors lead deal sourcing, evaluation and execution while advising clients on transactions. Strong negotiation skills, financial acumen and project management are important.
The top companies hiring Mergers & Acquisitions Director in Chicago, IL are Alvarez & Marsal (8 jobs), West Monroe (4 jobs), and Portage Point Partners (4 jobs).
Currently, 45% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 1% of job openings are part-time roles.
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Chicago
$179,182 per yearIllinois
$160,138 per year -
Director of Strategy
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Directors of strategy lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives to achieve organizational goals. Key skills for this role include strong analytical abilities, leadership experience and strategic thinking.
The top companies hiring Director of Strategy in Chicago, IL are Accenture (6 jobs), Kraft Heinz (4 jobs), and CMI Media Group (3 jobs).
Director of Strategy jobs take 41 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 41% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 0% of job openings are part-time roles.
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Chicago
$148,389 per yearIllinois
$153,720 per yearSkills
- Project management
- Negotiation
- Senior leadership
- Communication skills
- Analysis skills
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Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
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Financial planning and analysis managers oversee budget planning, forecasting and financial report analysis. Key skills for this role include analytical thinking, advanced financial expertise and leadership experience.
The top companies hiring Financial Planning and Analysis Manager in Chicago, IL are Riveron (2 jobs), Wintrust Financial Corporation (1 job), and PwC (1 job).
Financial Planning and Analysis Manager jobs take 24 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 40% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 0% of job openings are part-time roles.
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$132,174 per yearIllinois
$129,775 per year -
Risk Manager
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Risk managers identify and assess risks impacting organizations, developing strategies to mitigate them. Essential qualifications include strong analytical abilities, risk assessment experience and industry knowledge.
The top companies hiring Risk Manager in Chicago, IL are Deloitte (5 jobs), BMO Financial Group (3 jobs), and JPMorganChase (2 jobs).
Risk Manager jobs take 32 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 19% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 1% of job openings are part-time roles.
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Chicago
$122,696 per yearIllinois
$121,179 per yearSkills
- Risk management
- Analysis skills
- Agile
- SQL
- RMF
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Wealth Management Advisor
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Wealth management advisors provide financial planning and investment strategies to affluent clients. Key skills for this role include strong analytical thinking, knowledge of financial markets and excellent communication.
The top companies hiring Wealth Management Advisor in Chicago, IL are JPMorganChase (13 jobs), RK Partners (3 jobs), and Old National Bank (1 job).
Currently, 11% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 0% of job openings are part-time roles.
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Chicago
$120,979 per yearIllinois
$102,372 per yearSkills
- Financial services
- Financial planning
- Wealth management
- Customer relationship management
- Sales
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Asset Manager
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Asset managers oversee investment portfolios and make strategic decisions to maximize returns. Key skills for this role include analytical ability, market knowledge and a strong understanding of risk management.
The top companies hiring Asset Manager in Chicago, IL are Accenture (2 jobs), GFT (2 jobs), and Invenergy (2 jobs).
Asset Manager jobs take 35 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 16% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 0% of job openings are part-time roles.
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Chicago
$116,783 per yearIllinois
$108,125 per yearSkills
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- ServiceNow
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
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Portfolio Manager
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Portfolio managers oversee investment portfolios, balancing risk and return while achieving client objectives. Essential skills for this role include strong analytical abilities, market knowledge and decision-making proficiency.
The top companies hiring Portfolio Manager in Chicago, IL are BMO Financial Group (5 jobs), Associated Bank (2 jobs), and Capgemini (2 jobs).
Portfolio Manager jobs take 55 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 28% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 2% of job openings are part-time roles.
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Chicago
$111,793 per yearIllinois
$107,995 per yearSkills
- Portfolio management
- Banking
- Microsoft Excel
- Project management
- Analysis skills
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Financial Advisor
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Financial Advisors develop financial plans, manage investment portfolios, and advise clients. Expertise in financial planning, strong analytical skills, and client relations abilities are vital.
The top companies hiring Financial Advisor in Chicago, IL are Northwestern Mutual (5 jobs), RK Partners (4 jobs), and Ameriprise Financial (2 jobs).
Financial Advisor jobs take 155 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 24% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 1% of job openings are part-time roles.
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Chicago
$96,352 per yearIllinois
$91,176 per yearSkills
- Financial services
- Financial planning
- Communication skills
- Financial sales
- Sales
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Revenue Cycle Specialist
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Revenue cycle specialists manage the financial process from patient registration to final payment, ensuring efficient operations. Key skills for this role include attention to detail, knowledge of healthcare billing and analytical thinking.
The top companies hiring Revenue Cycle Specialist in Chicago, IL are CommonSpirit Health (15 jobs), Huron Consulting Group (12 jobs), and Alvarez & Marsal (6 jobs).
Revenue Cycle Specialist jobs take 43 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 28% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 2% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 89 jobsAverage pay
Chicago
$92,352 per yearIllinois
$87,822 per yearSkills
- Medical billing
- CPT coding
- ICD-10
- Communication skills
- Microsoft Excel