Manager Liquidity Analytics

Charles Schwab; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Schwab is seeking an experienced Liquidity Analytics professional in San Francisco to analyze large data sets, develop quantitative models, and monitor LCR/NSFR metrics. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration within Treasury and requires strong SQL, Excel, and communication skills.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in finance, familiarity with Basel III rules and liquidity stress testing, and can translate complex problems into actionable insights for senior management.

Qualifications

• Experience with data analysis and interpretation on very large data sets.
• Advanced SQL skills to extract information and identify anomalies.
• Excellent analytical, strategic planning and problem-resolution abilities.
• Ability to translate complex business problems into quantifiable components.
• Knowledge of regulatory rules (LCR, NSFR, Basel III) preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus.
• 5+ years of related work experience in a financial organization.
• Advanced skills in Excel; Python or AI tools is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sizing liquidity buffer requirements and forecast BAU cash flow projections; identify liquidity gaps to aid funding decisions.
• Monitor daily activities, investigate large transactions to assess liquidity impact and predict balances.
• Produce, monitor, and assess daily KRIs and liquidity limits; update as business evolves.
• Maintain backend scripts and recommend updates to reflect evolving liquidity risk.
• Partner with cash management to develop and automate cash forecasting capabilities.
• Research customer activities and deposit behaviors to inform liquidity forecasting.
• Assist in monitoring LCR/NSFR ratios and provide business analysis for compliance.
• Collaborate with Liquidity Projects and Technology teams on requirements.
• Contribute to ad hoc analytical projects related to liquidity.

Skills

Data analysis

Advanced SQL

Analytical thinking

Translate complex problems

Financial knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Problem decomposition

Python or AI tools knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Python

Job description

Your opportunity

At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together. The Liquidity and Funding Management group within Treasury handles liquidity and funding planning across the corporation and its subsidiaries, including our bank and broker-dealers. We monitor and ensure adherence to regulatory ratios including the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) and associated public disclosures, Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR), FR 2052a Liquidity Monitoring Report. We also monitor Liquidity Stress Testing (LST) to maintain robust contingent liquidity buffer and develop analytical tools to assist our business partners in analyzing the liquidity impacts of business decisions. This group is responsible for the design of company liquidity management policies, contingent funding planning, ensuring compliance at all times, and escalating issues to senior management as necessary. We work with internal and external partners on multiple ongoing examinations and audits of liquidity practices. This is an individual contributor role within the Liquidity Analytics group

What you have

• Experience with data analysis and data interpretation, including experience with very large data sets;
• Advanced SQL skill to extract information from various applications and systems and to identify and research anomalies
• Excellent analytical, strategic planning, complex problem resolution and leadership skills;
• Ability to translate complex business problems into discrete quantifiable components;
• Knowledge of regulatory rules (LCR, NSFR, Enhanced Prudential Standards, Basel III, Liquidity Stress Testing), is highly preferred;
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus;
• 5+ years of related work experience in a financial organization;
• General understanding of statistical methodologies and applications;
• Basic knowledge of finance and accounting, particularly in the bank and broker-dealer space;
• Advanced skills in Excel;
• Knowledge of Python or other program language (AI tool) is a plus;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to construct and utilize complex financial models;
• Strong interpersonal and management skills with the demonstrated ability to build cross-functional relationships and to interact effectively with senior management;
• Strong project management skills and the ability to organize and manage multiple, changing priorities;

What You’ll Do

• Assist in sizing liquidity buffer requirements and forecast BAU cash flow projections; identify liquidity gap to assist funding desk to form funding strategies;
• Monitor customer daily activities, investigate large transactions to identify liquidity impacts and provide sweep and key balances prediction to assist cash management and liquidity planning
• Produce, monitor, and assess daily Key Risk Indicators (KRI) and liquidity limit, recommend updates and changes as the business evolves and ensure liquidity risk is appropriately captured
• Maintain the backend scripts, recommend updates and changes as the business evolves and ensure liquidity risk is appropriately captured
• Partner with the cash management team, develop and automate cash forecasting capabilities
• Research customer activities, deposit behaviors and provide insightful analysis for liquidity forecasting
• Assist in monitoring the LCR/NSFR ratios and providing business analysis for ongoing compliance
• Partner with the Liquidity Projects and Technology teams to review business requirements
• Contribute to ad hoc analytical projects, primarily related to liquidity.

In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.

What’s in it for you

At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:

• 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
• Paid parental leave and family building benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance