Sr Specialist - Business Systems Analysis

Charles Schwab; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Hybrid work flexibility

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Charles Schwab seeks a Senior Business Systems Analyst to drive technology strategy for Procurement, Vendor Management, and Finance within an Agile environment. Translate complex needs into scalable solutions that improve vendor lifecycle processes and drive operational efficiency.

Based in Austin, this role emphasizes in-office collaboration with product owners and technical teams. Strong analysis, problem solving, and communication are essential to influence decisions and deliver outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Business Systems Analysis or related technology delivery roles.
• 3+ years supporting SAP Ariba modules (Buying & Invoicing, Sourcing, Contracts).
• Experience gathering, analyzing, documenting, and managing requirements.
• Experience with SQL and data analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex business needs into scalable technology solutions.
• Improve vendor lifecycle processes and drive operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and engineering teams in Agile delivery.

Skills

5+ years in business systems analysis

3+ years SAP Ariba

Vendor lifecycle management

Requirements gathering & analysis

Agile delivery practices

SQL & data analysis

Data mapping & integration

API integrations & middleware

SDLC delivery experience

Root cause analysis & problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Jira

Rally

GitHub

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).

Schwab Technology Services enables the future of how clients manage their money by delivering innovative and reliable technology solutions that support our commitment to expanding access to investing and financial planning.

As part of the Finance and Regulatory Reporting Technology organization, you will help drive the technology strategy and execution supporting Procurement, Vendor Management, and Finance functions. This role combines business analysis, technology delivery, and continuous improvement to enhance critical vendor lifecycle management platforms and processes. Working within an Agile environment, you will partner with business stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to translate complex business needs into scalable technology solutions, improve operational efficiency, and deliver meaningful business outcomes. Success in this role requires strong analytical thinking, collaboration, problem solving, and the ability to influence decisions while supporting modern engineering practices, integration capabilities, and evolving business priorities.

What you have

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Business Systems Analysis, Business Analytics, or related technology delivery roles.
• 3+ years of experience supporting SAP Ariba (Buying & Invoicing, Supplier Lifecycle & Performance, Sourcing, Contracts, Guided Buying).
• Experience supporting the vendor lifecycle management process, including Intake, Source-to-Contract (S2C), and Procure-to-Pay (P2P).
• Experience gathering, analyzing, documenting, and managing business and system requirements.
• Experience supporting Agile delivery practices including PI Planning, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release activities.
• Experience with SQL and data analysis techniques.
• Experience with data conversion, data mapping, and integration requirements.
• Experience with API-based integrations and middleware technologies.
• Experience supporting full software development lifecycle delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis, troubleshoot complex issues, and develop effective solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present recommendations to technical and business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting procurement, supplier onboarding, contract management, or third-party risk management processes.
• Experience supporting Zip procurement intake and orchestration platform or similar procurement technologies.
• Experience supporting ProcessUnity or comparable vendor risk management platforms.
• Experience using collaboration and software delivery tools such as Jira, Rally, GitHub, or similar platforms.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or JavaScript.
• Knowledge of DevOps concepts, operational support practices, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leveraging automation capabilities to improve system operations, testing, deployment, or documentation processes.
• Understanding of Generative AI and Agentic AI concepts and their responsible application within business and technology workflows.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders, drive process improvements, and support cross-functional decision-making.

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