Sr Manager, Data Protection & Attack Surface Management People Leader (Cyber Security)

Charles Schwab India; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive medical coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement and wellness programs

Job summary

Charles Schwab India is seeking a Sr. Manager to lead the Cybersecurity Services team. The role focuses on vulnerabilities, data protection, and TRACC, driving risk reduction and strong governance.

You will partner with security, risk, compliance, and engineering to strengthen controls and reduce enterprise risk. Based in Hyderabad, you will guide a multi-disciplinary team, establish priorities, and improve security operations with metrics and playbooks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Seven+ years in cybersecurity, risk, security operations or related disciplines.
• Three+ years leading teams in a matrixed tech environment.
• Proven ability to drive risk reduction and operational discipline.
• Knowledge of vulnerability management, application security, data protection, and risk controls.
• Experience collaborating with engineering, risk, compliance and audit stakeholders.
• Strong data-driven communication and executive-level storytelling.
• Experience with runbooks, SLAs, governance and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-discipline cybersecurity team across vulnerability management, application security, data protection, and TRACC.
• Set priorities, rhythms, and accountability aligned to enterprise objectives.
• Oversee vulnerability management activities including remediation coordination and reporting.
• Guide secure development practices and collaboration with engineering teams.
• Lead data protection operations and ensure protection of data in motion, at rest and in use.
• Coordinate TRACC assessments with quality and timeliness.
• Engage stakeholders to identify risk, mitigate issues, and enable governance.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Security operations

Vulnerability management

Data protection

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

Vulnerability management platforms

Application security tools

Data protection technologies

Job description

Your opportunity

At Charles Schwab, our purpose is simple: we champion client's goals with passion and integrity. Guided by honesty, mutual respect and a commitment to doing what's right, we bring innovation, education, and service together to help shape financial futures. Our people are the foundation of our success - they approach their work with curiosity and collaboration, coming together to create solutions that make a meaningful impact for clients and communities. As we expand into India, we are bringing this same culture of inclusion, learning, and opportunity to new talent. Joining us means becoming part of a global team where your work matters and your future can take shape.

Our Hyderabad location is central to Schwab’s growth, bringing together talented people and technology to drive innovation, scale and efficiency. Here, you will work alongside teams who create solutions that support millions of clients every day. The work you do is more than daily operations - it's a chance to experiment, learn, and build within a values-driven, supportive environment. This is a unique opportunity to be part of our early growth phase and shape something new, backed by the stability and strength of a Fortune 500 company. Your impact begins on day one, and your contributions will help define our future in the region.

This people leader (PL) role provides an opportunity to do impactful, meaningful work protecting client information, critical business data, technology assets, and the trust our clients place in Schwab every day. The Sr. Manager will lead a multi-discipline Schwab Cybersecurity Services team, bringing together Vulnerability Management, Application Security, Data Protection, and Technology Risk & Cybersecurity Compliance (TRACC) capabilities to reduce enterprise risk, strengthen control execution, and improve visibility across Schwab’s technology environment. This leader will set direction, manage priorities, develop talent, strengthen operational discipline, and partner across Cybersecurity, Technology, Risk, Compliance, and business stakeholders to improve risk reduction outcomes and sustain effective security operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of approximately thirteen cybersecurity professionals across Vulnerability Management, Application Security, Data Protection, and Third-party Cybersecurity Assessment (TRACC) functions, coordinating with US based teams
• Establish team priorities, operating rhythms, and accountability mechanisms that align daily execution to enterprise cybersecurity, risk, and compliance objectives
• Oversee vulnerability management activities, including prioritization, risk-based remediation coordination, reporting, and escalation of overdue or high-risk items
• Guide application security efforts that strengthen secure development practices, application risk visibility, vulnerability remediation, and partnership with engineering teams
• Lead data protection operations and control execution across capabilities that help protect sensitive data in motion, in use, and at rest
• Lead and oversee Third-Party Cybersecurity Assessment processes (TRACC), ensuring assessments are executed with quality, consistency, and timeliness.
• Coordinate workflow management, stakeholder engagement, and reporting to support effective risk identification, mitigation, and governance outcomes
• Partner with senior leaders, control owners, technology teams, product teams, and risk partners to resolve barriers, drive decisions, and improve security outcomes
• Use metrics, reporting, and operational insights to communicate performance, identify trends, support audits, and inform prioritization
• Drive continuous improvement of processes, playbooks, service levels, escalation paths, and evidence practices to improve consistency and audit readiness
• Create an inclusive, accountable, and collaborative team culture focused on professional development, execution quality, and measurable risk reduction.

What you have

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Seven or more years of experience in cybersecurity, technology risk, security operations, application security, vulnerability management, data protection, or related disciplines
• Three or more years of experience leading teams, managing people, or providing formal direction in a matrixed technology or cybersecurity environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead operational teams with clear priorities, measurable outcomes, service expectations, and escalation practices
• Working knowledge of vulnerability management, application security, data protection, security controls, and technology risk management concepts
• Experience partnering with engineering, infrastructure, application, risk, compliance, and audit stakeholders to resolve complex issues and improve control effectiveness
• Ability to use metrics, reporting, and data-driven insights to communicate risk, measure performance, and influence prioritization
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical topics into clear business, risk, and executive-level messaging
• Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and hold team members accountable while building a collaborative and inclusive team culture
• Demonstrated experience of continuous process evaluation and implemented improvements Strong judgment, ownership, and organizational discipline with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in financial services, highly regulated environments, or large enterprise technology organizations
• Experience with vulnerability management platforms, application security capabilities, data loss prevention, database activity monitoring, encryption, tokenization, or related data protection technologies
• Experience leading or improving teams responsible for triage, analysis, and case investigations, with a focus on operational excellence and consistent execution
• Familiarity with risk and control frameworks, audit evidence expectations, regulatory exams, PCI DSS, or enterprise control validation activities
• Experience building or maturing operating models, runbooks, service level expectations, executive reporting, and cross-functional governance routines
• Demonstrated success influencing senior stakeholders and driving outcomes across teams without direct authority
• Industry-recognized cybersecurity, risk, or leadership certification such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, Security+, or equivalent

What’s in it for you

At Schwab India, you're empowered to shape your future. We support your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture rooted in trust and collaboration – so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our benefits are designed to care for your wellbeing, your family, and your long-term financial security.

Our Base Benefits, Wellbeing, And Total Rewards Include

• Competitive compensation and retirement programs including Employee Provident Fund (EPF), Gratuity, and optional National Pension System (NPS) contributions
• Robust Paid Time Off, including annual/privilege leave, sick and casual leave, public holidays, maternity/paternity leave, and more
• Comprehensive medical insurance with Outpatient Department (OPD) services, including vaccination, pharmacy, dental, and vision coverage
• Annual reimbursement for health check-ups and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Childcare (creche) reimbursement for eligible employees
• Transportation and meal benefits that support your day-to-day work
• Group life, personal accident, and critical illness insurance