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.

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.

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

1
Review 2 to 3 recent regulatory reporting changes in your industry and summarize the data impact
2
Create a simple data lineage document for one regulatory report from source to output
3
Set up a basic data quality scorecard with completeness and accuracy checks
4
Strengthen SQL skills by validating a reporting dataset against source tables
5
Schedule informational interviews with Compliance and Internal Audit partners to learn common failure points
6
Identify one reporting system pain point and propose a phased improvement plan
7
Update your resume with measurable outcomes such as defect reduction and faster cycle time