Regulatory Reporting Manager
Career GuideKey Responsibilities
- Own the end to end regulatory reporting calendar and submission process
- Translate new regulations into reporting requirements and team work plans
- Review report data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency
- Set and maintain reporting controls, documentation, and audit trails
- Partner with Finance, Risk, Legal, and Compliance to confirm interpretations and inputs
- Manage regulator inquiries and follow up requests
- Lead process improvements to reduce manual effort and improve quality
- Train and coach analysts and reporting specialists
- Support internal audits and external exams related to reporting
Top Skills for Success
Regulatory Interpretation
Reporting Governance
Control Design
Audit Readiness
Data Quality Management
Stakeholder Management
Clear Writing
Process Improvement
SQL
Reporting Tools
Career Progression
Can Lead To
Head of Regulatory Reporting
Regulatory Reporting Director
Financial Reporting Director
Risk Reporting Director
Compliance Director
Transition Opportunities
Finance Transformation Manager
Risk Manager
Compliance Manager
Data Governance Manager
Internal Audit Manager
Common Skill Gaps
Often Missing Skills
Regulatory Change ManagementData LineageControl TestingRoot Cause AnalysisAutomation PlanningRegulator Communication
Development SuggestionsBuild a clear library of reporting requirements, map key data fields to their sources, and practice turning new rules into controls and checklists. Strengthen technical depth with SQL and reporting tools, and document decisions in a way that stands up to audit review.
Salary & Demand
Median Salary Range
Entry LevelUSD 95,000 to 125,000
Mid LevelUSD 125,000 to 170,000
Senior LevelUSD 170,000 to 230,000
Growth Trend
Steady demand, driven by increased regulatory scrutiny, tighter deadlines, and continued investment in data quality and reporting automation.Companies Hiring
Major Employers
JPMorgan ChaseBank of AmericaCitigroupWells FargoGoldman SachsMorgan StanleyHSBCBarclaysBNY MellonState StreetBlackRockVanguardFidelityAIGPrudential
Industry Sectors
Retail BankingInvestment BankingAsset ManagementInsurancePaymentsFinancial TechnologyCapital MarketsCredit Unions
Recommended Next Steps
1
Review recent regulatory updates and summarize impacts on your reporting set2
Create a standardized control checklist for each report submission3
Map critical data elements to upstream systems and owners4
Partner with Risk and Compliance to align on definitions and sign off steps5
Lead one automation or quality improvement project with measurable results6
Prepare a portfolio of examples that show on time submissions and reduced errors