Senior Business Unit Risk Manager for Workplace Services

Charles Schwab; Westlake (TX); Hybride; USD 120 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and sabbatical benefits

Parental leave and family building

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Résumé du poste

Charles Schwab is seeking a BU Risk Senior Manager to lead risk management initiatives across Workplace Services, including Retirement Plan Services and Designated Brokerage Services. The role requires strong analytical skills, proactive leadership, and the ability to build relationships with business partners across the organization.

You will oversee risk governance programs, manage major risk projects, coordinate with executives, and ensure internal controls support flawless participant and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in risk management within Workplace Services or similar environments.
• Ability to lead multiple risk-related projects and governance programs.
• Proven ability to present to Executive Management and collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.

Responsabilités

• Leading risk management related projects, including Retrospective Reviews, Remediations, and governance program implementation.
• Overseeing escalations, including Risk Events, from the business and assessing BU Risk response.
• Leading or supporting risk governance programs which support Workplace Services.
• Coordinating efforts with key business partners in the management of WS BU Risk initiatives.
• Providing project updates and status to key stakeholders at the appropriate level of detail to enable action to be taken on issues.
• Providing consultation, facilitation, and analytical support to ensure internal controls are properly implemented.
• Collaborating with executives and management to strengthen internal control framework through risk identification and control design.

Connaissances

Risk management

Project management

Executive communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Description du poste

Your opportunity

Business Unit (BU) Risk provides first line risk management support to the four business units in Workplace Services: Retirement Plan Services, Retirement Business Services, Stock Plan Services, and Designated Brokerage Services.

The BU Risk Senior Manager will be responsible for implementation of initiatives related to both existing and emerging risks. This role will also help identify areas for process improvement to limit risk to the firm and improve client experience. This role will require excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong analytical skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with numerous business partners across the entire organization.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading risk management related projects, including Retrospective Reviews, Remediations, and governance program implementation.


• Overseeing escalations, including Risk Events, from the business and assessing BU Risk response.


• Leading or supporting risk governance programs which support Workplace Services.


• Coordinating efforts with key business partners in the management of WS BU Risk initiatives.


• Providing project updates and status to key stakeholders at the appropriate level of detail to enable action to be taken on issues.


• Providing consultation, facilitation, and analytical support to ensure internal controls are properly implemented to provide flawless participant and client service and compliance with regulatory obligations.


• Collaborating with executives and management to create, sustain, and strengthen the internal control framework through risk identification and control design and implementation.

What you have

• 5+ years of experience in the Workplace Services business or in a risk management role.


• Ability to work independently and proactively, with minimum guidance.


• Strong project management skills, including the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing based on risk/business needs.


• Experience presenting and communicating to Executive Management.


• Ability to effectively work and collaborate with technical and non-technical resources.


• Excellent time management and related organizational skills, including appropriate sense of urgency, a proactive approach, and a suitable ability to anticipate and manage project lifecycle events, issues, and obstacles.


• Solid business acumen, attention to detail, flexibility, and judgment to evaluate issues/problems of high complexity and make sound decisions.

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