Data Risk & Governance Manager

Charles Schwab; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Vacation and sabbatical after years of

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Charles Schwab in Austin is seeking a Data Risk Specialist to help analyze data flows, document lineage, and surface risk insights that inform remediation actions. You will collaborate with data, analytics, and IT teams to support governance, risk reporting, and data quality initiatives, with opportunities to grow in data risk and AI governance.

Join Schwab Data to strengthen data risk posture through hands-on analysis, collaboration, and continuous learning in a fast-paced, matrixed

Qualifications

• Foundational experience supporting data risk, data quality, data governance, or data management activities.
• Working knowledge of data lineage and data flows, including how data is sourced, transformed, and consumed across systems and processes.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify risk indicators, and support prioritization of remediation efforts.
• Ability to work collaboratively across business and technology teams to help document issues, track actions, and support delivery of data risk initiatives.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain data concepts and findings to both technical and non-technical partners.
• Experience supporting or contributing to data risk metrics, reporting, or dashboards, including monitoring trends and identifying potential issues.
• Familiarity with data governance concepts, metadata, and data management practices; basic proficiency with SQL, data structures, or analytical tools is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, curiosity, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a data-related field (e.g., data management, analytics, information systems, computer science, finance, or similar), or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in one or more of the following areas: data analytics, data governance, data quality, data risk, data engineering, or reporting.
• Experience supporting the delivery of reports, analyses, or insights related to data, risk, or operational performance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and contribute effectively within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data flows and document lineage to surface risk insights.
• Contribute to assessments of data risk exposure and remediation efforts.
• Translate findings into clear reporting and tracking for business and technology partners.
• Collaborate with data, analytics, and IT teams to support governance and data quality initiatives.

Skills

Data risk

SQL

Data governance

Data analytics

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in data-related field

Tools

Jira

Job description

Charles Schwab in Austin is seeking a Data Risk Specialist to help analyze data flows, document lineage, and surface risk insights that inform remediation actions. You will collaborate with data, analytics, and IT teams to support governance, risk reporting, and data quality initiatives, with opportunities to grow in data risk and AI governance.

Join Schwab Data to strengthen data risk posture through hands-on analysis, collaboration, and continuous learning in a fast-paced, matrixed