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Senior Manager, First Line Risk - Business Management Office

AT Charles Schwab
Charles Schwab

Senior Manager, First Line Risk - Business Management Office

Westlake, TX

Pay range: USD $90,000.00 - $200,100.00 / Year

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.

The Business Management Office (BMO) within the First Line Risk Management Office (1RMO) is responsible for centralizing business management activities, supporting business unit risk management activities, partnering with Schwab's second line of defense to facilitate risk program change management, and leads working groups across the first and second lines of defense to better enable risk management practices. The BMO team have a deep understanding of risk management practices, project and change management, and relationship management.

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The Senior Manager role requires a solid understanding of project design and management along with strong relationship management skills. Additionally, this individual should have familiarity with risk and control self-assessments, issue management, and other compliance related functions to support both the first line of defense as well as the First Line Risk Management Office. As a member of the Business Management Office, this individual will assist in developing programs and solutions for our business partners and our organization. Qualified persons should be experienced in risk mitigation, project management, program development and relationship management.

What you have

Required Qualifications:

  • BA/BS degree
  • Three or more years of work experience in project management or risk management
  • Working knowledge of identifying risk and developing risk management program, including awareness of applications and tools to facilitate program management, preferably in a financial services or banking environment
  • Strong Microsoft Office knowledge; preferably advanced Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel skills and familiarity with SharePoint and Tableau.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree such as MBA
  • Professional designation such as CPA, CIA, or Series 7 (active registration).
  • Three or more years of financial service experience with strong understanding of banking regulations, FINRA and SEC rules including the Investment Advisors Act and securities industry practices.
  • Demonstrated written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate with all levels of management.
  • Ability to build strong relationships and work cross functionally with internal and external constituents.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify, research and weigh risk and control issues.
  • Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with supporting team members to meet departmental goals.
  • Strong time management, organization and prioritization skills; ability to complete multiple concurrent tasks within close deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and detail.
  • Exercise sound judgment to influence a strong risk management culture across business practices.
  • Self-motivated along with the ability to bring projects and reporting to conclusion.

What's in it for you

At Schwab, we're committed to empowering our employees' personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you'll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. 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

Client-provided location(s): Westlake, TX, USA
Job ID: CharlesSchwab-2025-108885
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program