Data Lineage & Risk Leader - Hybrid

Charles Schwab; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Schwab seeks a data risk professional to shape and operationalize data lineage for risk-based decision making within Schwab Data. You will collaborate with business and technology teams to identify critical data flows and translate insights into prioritized actions that enhance data safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong SQL, governance experience, and the ability to drive cross-functional change in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience identifying, analyzing, and mitigating data risk.
• Experience gathering and interpreting data lineage across complex systems.
• Ability to translate lineage and risk signals into prioritization insights.
• Experience with data governance and metadata practices.
• Strong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify critical data flows and assess risk exposure end-to-end.
• Define prioritization signals and actionable roadmaps.
• Collaborate with data and technology teams to address data risks.
• Operationalize data risk metrics and monitor trends.

Skills

Data risk

Data lineage

SQL

Data governance

Analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or 5+ years in data fields

Tools

Jira

Metadata management

Job description

Schwab seeks a data risk professional to shape and operationalize data lineage for risk-based decision making within Schwab Data. You will collaborate with business and technology teams to identify critical data flows and translate insights into prioritized actions that enhance data safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong SQL, governance experience, and the ability to drive cross-functional change in a fast-paced environment.