Sr. Manager - Technology Risk Management

Charles Schwab; Westlake (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Sabbatical after 5 years

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Charles Schwab is seeking a Senior Manager, Technology Risk Management Lead, based in Westlake, TX, to translate vulnerability data into actionable risk insights for senior leaders. You will develop metrics, evaluate controls, collaborate across risk, cybersecurity, data engineering, and reporting teams, and communicate risk clearly to executives and committees.

This role emphasizes analytical thinking and decisive leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Data Analytics, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, or Internal Audit.
• Experience in Risk Assessment, Risk Identification, and Risk Prioritization.
• Ability to translate complex risk data into clear insights for executives.

Responsibilities

• Turn complex vulnerability data into clear risk insights for senior leaders.
• Develop meaningful metrics and risk narratives for decision making.
• Evaluate controls and remediation efforts across risk, cybersecurity, and technology groups.
• Identify themes requiring action and influence sustainable improvements.
• Communicate technical risk clearly to executive, committee, and regulatory audiences.

Skills

Data Analytics

Risk Management

Cybersecurity

Internal Audit

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Data Visualization

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(s).

Technology Risk Management provides independent oversight of Schwab’s technology, cybersecurity, and operational resilience risks. Within this organization, the Infrastructure Vulnerabilities Risk Management team assesses and communicates risks that could affect the security, availability, and reliability of Schwab’s technology environment.

As a Senior Manager, Technology Risk Management Lead, you will turn complex vulnerability data into clear risk insights that help senior leaders make informed decisions. You will develop meaningful metrics and risk narratives, evaluate controls and remediation efforts, and identify themes that require action. Working across risk, cybersecurity, technology, data engineering, and reporting teams, you will influence sustainable improvements while providing independent, constructive challenge. Success requires analytical thinking, sound decision making, adaptability, and the ability to communicate technical risk clearly to executive, committee, regulatory, and technical audiences.

What you have

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Data Analytics, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, or Internal Audit
• Demonstrated Risk Assessment, Risk Identification, and Risk Prioritization experience
• Ability to apply Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving to complex technology risk information
• Strong Communication skills with the ability to present clear conclusions to technical and executive audiences
• Demonstrated Collaboration and Stakeholder Management skills across multiple functions and organizational levels

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or an equivalent technology risk, cybersecurity, audit, Data Analytics, or Business Intelligence certification
• Experience with Vulnerability Assessment, Risk Mitigation, and technology infrastructure remediation
• Experience evaluating cybersecurity policies, standards, and controls through Internal Control Evaluation
• Experience using Data Analysis, Data Visualization, and Analytics & Reporting to develop metrics, trends, and actionable risk insights
• Experience with SQL, Tableau, or comparable data analysis and visualization tools
• Financial services industry experience
• Demonstrated Adaptability, Decision Making, Influencing Others, and Prioritization Techniques in an evolving environment
• Experience working within an operational or first-line business function, with practical knowledge of how technology and cybersecurity risks are identified, managed, and remediated within day-to-day operations

In addition to the salary range, this role is 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