Regulatory Reporting Manager

Career Guide

A Regulatory Reporting Manager leads the preparation and submission of required reports to regulators. The role ensures reports are accurate, complete, on time, and aligned with changing rules. This job is common in banking, insurance, asset management, and other highly regulated industries.

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Key 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

Review recent regulatory updates and summarize impacts on your reporting set

Create a standardized control checklist for each report submission

Map critical data elements to upstream systems and owners

Partner with Risk and Compliance to align on definitions and sign off steps

Lead one automation or quality improvement project with measurable results

Prepare a portfolio of examples that show on time submissions and reduced errors