Sr Product Owner, Equity Compensation Platform (ASC 718)

Charles Schwab; Westlake (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Sabbatical after 5 years of service

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Charles Schwab is seeking a Senior Digital Product Owner for the EquiView platform, focusing on equity compensation financial reporting and recordkeeping. You will lead cross-functional initiatives across Product, Engineering, Reporting, Risk/Compliance, and Client Services to deliver scalable solutions for internal teams and corporate clients.

You will partner with multiple stakeholders, balance regulatory and business requirements, and drive end-to-end delivery with high autonomy in a hybrid

Qualifications

• Experience in equity compensation, stock plan administration, and/or equity systems operations.
• Deep understanding of ASC 718 and/or IFRS 2; familiarity with IRS/SEC requirements (e.g., Section 16) and ESPP concepts.
• Experience working with equity plan financial reporting platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to troubleshoot complex issues across data, process, and technology.
• High attention to detail with the ability to drive work from concept through implementation and stabilization.
• Demonstrated track record of predictable delivery, proactive risk management, and clear stakeholder communication.
• Ability and desire to work in a collaborative team environment effectively and efficiently.
• Experience participating in cross-functional projects with emphasis on systems, business process redesign and impact to field and customer service.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery for complex, multi-release initiatives across EquiView, including financial reporting enhancements and regulatory- and business-driven updates.
• Partner with product owners, analysts, engineers, and stakeholders in an Agile environment to define problems, clarify requirements, and deliver incrementally balancing near-term commitments with longer-term platform strategy.
• Client & Partner Focus – Define acceptance criteria, refine backlog items, ensure requirements are testable and executable; support solution design and resolve platform issues.
• Strategy – Contribute to product vision and roadmap for EquiView financial reporting and recordkeeping capabilities.
• Outcomes – Define success measures and drive delivery from discovery through launch; ensure solutions are well-documented and aligned to client needs and Schwab controls.

Skills

Equity compensation

Equity reporting

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Agile / Scrum

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent experience

Tools

EquiView

Job description

Charles Schwab is seeking a Senior Digital Product Owner for the EquiView platform, focusing on equity compensation financial reporting and recordkeeping. You will lead cross-functional initiatives across Product, Engineering, Reporting, Risk/Compliance, and Client Services to deliver scalable solutions for internal teams and corporate clients.

You will partner with multiple stakeholders, balance regulatory and business requirements, and drive end-to-end delivery with high autonomy in a hybrid