Sr. Client Service Manager

The Charles Schwab Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & sabbatical after 5 yrs

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

The Charles Schwab Corporation in Austin, Texas, seeks a Senior Client Service Manager (Sr. CSM) within Schwab Trust Bank.

You will build lasting relationships with premier independent recordkeepers, RIAs, and third party administrators, serving as the primary client advocate across business lines. The role emphasizes proactive communication, service excellence, and the ability to lead client meetings, introduce new services, and collaborate with internal partners to meet and exceed service

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with qualified retirement plans within the financial industry or experience with employee benefit plans providing trust/custody or recordkeeping services.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, or related area.
• Understanding of rules governing qualified retirement plans and ERISA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for assigned premier level independent recordkeepers and third party administrator relationships.
• Present a professional image of Schwab in all communications.
• Introduce new products and services and recommend service enhancements.
• Proactively educate clients through knowledge sharing and efficiency training to promote retention and growth.
• Collaborate with internal partners to deliver timely, accurate information and resolve inquiries.

Skills

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Meeting facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Tools

Salesforce

SEI trust accounting systems

MS Office

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.

We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location.

As a Senior Client Service Manager (Sr. CSM), within Charles Schwab Trust Bank, you will form lasting relationships with premier level clients. These clients are either Independent Recordkeepers, Registered Investment Advisors, or Third Party Administrators. As a CSM, you will provide extraordinary service and solutions to clients while working for a division of Schwab that is leading the industry in servicing retirement plans through intermediary relationships. If you enjoy forming relationships and share a passion in serving clients - this role is for you.

The Senior Client Service Manager (Sr. CSM) supports a specific group of premier client relationships by ensuring all service levels are met every day. They will be the clients’ primary contact and will act as their advocate internally across multiple business lines and levels of management.

Key functions of the CSM include but are not limited to:

• Act as primary contact for assigned premier level independent recordkeepers and third party administrator relationships and associated complex trust and custody accounts.
• Responsible for presenting a professional image of Schwab in all communications.
• Introduce new products and services as well as recommend service enhancements
• Proactively consult and educate clients through knowledge sharing and efficiency training with the objective of promoting client retention and growth
• Collaborate with internal partners in delivery of timely and accurate information in response to inquiries and/or service issues
• Meet or exceed established service level standards.
• Manage multiple tasks effectively by balancing high productivity with excellent service quality
• Manage client expectations by providing ongoing, proactive communication on projects, deliverables, issue resolution, and other substantive items
• Escalate client issues to appropriate internal resources
• Manage client issues by working and communicating effectively with the appropriate internal resources to identify the root cause, resolution, and alternatives

What you have

To ensure that we have fulfilled our promise of 'challenging the status quo,' this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with qualified retirement plans within the financial industry required or experience with employee benefit plans providing trust/custody or recordkeeping services

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of rules governing qualified retirement plans
• Working knowledge of ERISA and regulatory environment governing retirement accounts
• Excellent client service and problem resolution skills.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills with ability to organize, prioritize, and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle complex work, be self-directed, and quickly develop a full understanding of our business
• Positive attitude, team orientation, enthusiasm, professionalism and strong work ethic with high level of integrity and ethics
• Ability to plan and lead client meetings in a professional, consultative and effective manner
• Capable of working well with diverse groups and individuals and willingness to assist where needed
• Ability to multi-task, actively listen, assess client needs, research information, and provide clients with 'outside of the box” solutions
• Ability to use several different applications at one time, including Windows, internet research, database systems, and email
• Proficiency with MS Office technology (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with Salesforce and trust accounting systems, such as SEI is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, or related area

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