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How much do regulatory exam manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for regulatory exam manager in the United States is $110,733.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,500.00 and $136,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a regulatory exam manager do?

A Regulatory Exam Manager oversees and coordinates a company's response to regulatory examinations conducted by government agencies or industry regulators. They ensure that the organization is prepared for these examinations by managing document requests, facilitating meetings, and communicating with both internal teams and external regulators. Their role is crucial in ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, minimizing risk, and maintaining a positive relationship with regulatory bodies. They also help interpret regulatory findings and work with departments to address any identified issues.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a regulatory exam manager?

To thrive as a Regulatory Exam Manager, you need a comprehensive understanding of regulatory compliance, risk management, and financial industry regulations, often supported by a bachelor's degree in finance, law, or a related field. Familiarity with regulatory reporting systems, audit management tools, and certifications such as CRCM or CAMS is typically required. Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication enable you to coordinate examinations and interact with regulators confidently. These skills ensure that organizations maintain compliance, minimize regulatory risk, and build strong relationships with oversight bodies.

What are some typical challenges faced by a regulatory exam manager during regulatory examinations?

Regulatory Exam Managers often encounter challenges such as coordinating responses across multiple departments, ensuring the timely collection of necessary documentation, and maintaining clear communication with both internal stakeholders and regulators. Managing tight deadlines while ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requests can be demanding. Additionally, they must stay updated on evolving regulatory requirements to anticipate examiner focus areas and proactively address potential gaps.

What is the difference between Regulatory Exam Manager vs Compliance Analyst?

AspectRegulatory Exam ManagerCompliance Analyst
CertificationsRegulatory exams, industry-specific licensesCompliance certifications (e.g., CCEP, CAMS)
Work EnvironmentRegulatory agencies, financial institutionsCorporate compliance departments, financial firms
Industry UsageRegulatory bodies, financial servicesFinancial, healthcare, and other regulated industries

The Regulatory Exam Manager primarily oversees regulatory examinations and ensures compliance with industry standards during audits. In contrast, the Compliance Analyst focuses on monitoring internal policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements. Both roles require understanding of regulations, but the Exam Manager is more involved in preparing for and managing external audits, while the Analyst handles ongoing compliance monitoring.

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Infographic showing various Regulatory Exam Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $110,733 per year, or $53.2 per hour.

Senior Compliance Analyst - Regulatory Exams

Cetera

Dallas, TX โ€ข Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago


Job description

The Sr. Compliance Analyst (Regulatory Exams) is responsible for supporting the network of Cetera Financial Group's broker/dealer and registered investment advisers throughout the examination process.ย  The Regulatory Exam Manager is responsible for coordinating all aspects of firm and branch level examinations by state or federal agencies, as well as industry regulators such as FINRA. They monitor and track findings through remediation and closure and serve as the primary liaison with regulators. By advising on regulatory requests, challenging preconceptions and assumptions, The Sr. Compliance Analyst ensures firm programs and policies are articulated in a positive and credible manner to regulators.ย 

This is a hybrid role based in Dallas, Texas.

What will you do:

  • Develop and maintain positive and productive working partnerships with stakeholders and regulatory personnel.
  • Partner with firm-level Compliance, Supervision, and business line management teams to guide remediation plans for examination findings and draft formal written responses to examination reports
  • Complete the collection, analysis, and delivery of data, documents, and other information to regulators, including thinking critically about the nature of requests to identify underlying purposes and potential risks presented.
  • Maintain awareness of regulatory activities and industry developments to identify trends and emerging issues that may have an impact on Cetera's business.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What you need to have:ย 

  • Broad and extensive working knowledge of FINRA, SEC, and/or MSRB regulations and their applicability to differing circumstances.
  • Effective communication skills with polished and persuasive speaking and writing abilities.
  • A flexible and adaptable mindset with the ability to rapidly digest and process information while shifting between different subject matters.ย 
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • 3+ years of experience working in broker/dealer or investment adviser compliance and/or regulatory affairs, with progressively increasing responsibilities.
  • Series 7 & 24 Registrationsย 

What is nice to have

  • Prior work as a regulator
  • Bachelor's degree in finance or a related field or equivalent.
  • Project management skills
  • Series 65/66

Travel Requirements:ย Up to 25%

Compensation:ย 

The base salary range for this role in Dallas, TX is $82,000 to $117,000, plus a competitive performance-based bonus. Base salary depends on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location. Salary range may also differ significantly due to geography and cost of labor considerations.

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About Us

What we give you in return:

Not many teams can say that they support people's dreams coming to life. We happen to do that every day. And as important as we know your career is, we recognize that there's a whole lot more to life. To ensure that our employees can make the most of their time outside of working hours, we offer a competitive salary and for full-time roles, a benefits package including:

  • Inclusive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans built to support diverse lifestyles, offer preventative care, and protect against hardship.
  • Easy access to mental health benefits to meet our team members and their families where they are.
  • 20+ days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 2 paid wellness days to give our employees the time they need to stay close with their loved ones, recharge, and give back to their communities.
  • 401(k) savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%), and access to a financial professional to offer our employees the opportunity to plan-ahead for a strong financial future well beyond their working years.
  • Paid parental leave to support all team members with birth, adoption, and fostering.
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options to help you save money on healthcare, daycare, commuting, and more.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and more.
  • Paid caregiver leave to provide time away from work when caring for an ill or recovering family member.
  • Additional benefits such as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), identity theft protection (LifeLock), pet insurance, and other voluntary benefits to provide extra peace of mind

About Cetera

Cetera Financial Group (Cetera) is a leading network of independent retail broker-dealers and registered investment advisers empowering the delivery of objective financial advice to individuals, families, and company retirement plans across the country through trusted financial advisors and financial institutions. Cetera is one of the largest independent financial advisor networks in the nation and a leading provider of retail services to the investment programs of banks and credit unions.

Advisor support resources offered through Cetera include award-winning wealth management and advisory platforms, comprehensive broker-dealer and registered investment adviser services, practice management support, and innovative technology.

Cetera Financial Group (Cetera) is a network of independent retail firms, including those that are members of FINRA/SIPC: Cetera Advisors LLC; Cetera Wealth Services, LLC (formerly known as Cetera Advisor Networks); Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors); and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. Entities registered as investment advisers with the Securities and Exchange Commission include Cetera Investment Management LLC and Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Cetera's principal office is located at 655 W. Broadway, 11th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. is an SEC registered investment adviser within the Aretec Group, Inc. (dba Cetera Holdings, an affiliate of Cetera). All the referenced entities are under common ownership.

Cetera Financial Group is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. For us, this is the only acceptable way to do business. Accordingly, all employment decisions at Cetera Financial Group, including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, and placement, will be made without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, religion, religious dress and/or grooming, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, U.S. military status, political affiliation, or any other class protected by state and/or federal law.

Agencies please note: this recruitment assignment is being managed directly by Cetera's Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners in the rare instance we require additional talent options. Your respect for this process is appreciated.

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