Regulatory Data Systems Manager

Career Guide

A Regulatory Data Systems Manager leads the tools and data processes that support regulatory reporting. This role ensures regulatory data is accurate, traceable, secure, and delivered on time by coordinating technology teams, compliance partners, and data owners.

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Key Responsibilities

Own the roadmap for regulatory data systems and reporting tools
Partner with Compliance and Legal teams to translate requirements into data and system needs
Define data standards, definitions, and quality rules for regulatory reporting
Oversee data mapping from source systems to reporting outputs
Manage system configuration, upgrades, and vendor relationships
Set up monitoring for data completeness, accuracy, and timeliness
Lead issue management and root cause analysis for reporting defects
Maintain documentation for data lineage and reporting processes
Coordinate audits, regulatory exams, and internal reviews related to data systems
Establish access controls and ensure proper handling of sensitive data
Train business users on reporting processes and controls
Manage a team of analysts, engineers, or system administrators

Top Skills for Success

Stakeholder Management

Program Management

Process Improvement

Risk Awareness

Documentation

Data Governance

Regulatory Reporting Knowledge

Audit Readiness

Data Quality Management

Data Lineage

Requirements Gathering

Systems Integration

SQL

Data Warehouse Concepts

Access Control Management

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Regulatory Reporting Director

Data Governance Lead

Compliance Technology Director

Enterprise Data Platform Manager

Risk Data Lead

Transition Opportunities

Product Manager for Data Platforms

Head of Data Operations

Chief Data Officer Office Manager

Information Security Governance Manager

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Data LineageData Quality ManagementRegulatory Reporting KnowledgeRequirements GatheringSQLAudit ReadinessVendor Management

Development SuggestionsBuild a portfolio of examples that show how you improved reporting accuracy or timeliness. Practice writing clear requirements, strengthen SQL skills for data validation, and learn how your organization proves traceability during audits.

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Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry LevelUSD 110,000 to 140,000

Mid LevelUSD 140,000 to 180,000

Senior LevelUSD 180,000 to 240,000

Growth Trend

Growing steadily due to increasing regulatory scrutiny, rising data complexity, and ongoing modernization of reporting systems.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

JPMorgan ChaseBank of AmericaWells FargoCitigroupGoldman SachsMorgan StanleyHSBCBarclaysBNY MellonState StreetBlackRockVanguardFidelityPwCDeloitteEYKPMGAccenture

Industry Sectors

BankingCapital MarketsAsset ManagementInsuranceFinancial TechnologyConsultingHealthcareEnergyTelecommunications

Recommended Next Steps

Review 2 to 3 recent regulatory reporting changes in your industry and summarize the data impact

Create a simple data lineage document for one regulatory report from source to output

Set up a basic data quality scorecard with completeness and accuracy checks

Strengthen SQL skills by validating a reporting dataset against source tables

Schedule informational interviews with Compliance and Internal Audit partners to learn common failure points

Identify one reporting system pain point and propose a phased improvement plan

Update your resume with measurable outcomes such as defect reduction and faster cycle time