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.
As a Sr. Manager within the Wealth & Product Risk & Governance (WP R&G) organization, you’ll play a key role in enabling strategic product and offer initiatives across Wealth Advisory, Banking, and Trust (WABT) and SIPSS. In this role, you’ll help teams move forward confidently by identifying risk, guiding change, and strengthening governance—while supporting business growth.
You’ll partner closely with business leaders and second line of defense teams to translate complex risk considerations into practical, scalable solutions. Your ability to think strategically, manage change, and influence across organizations will directly support Schwab’s delivery of trusted, industry‑leading wealth and advice services.
What you have
Required Qualifications
• Risk change management — Ability to develop and execute risk change management assessments and implementation plans that support evolving products, platforms, and offers.
• Effective communication- Ability to communicate clearly with senior leaders through written updates and executive‑level presentations
• Strategic risk advisory — Demonstrated ability to balance effective risk mitigation with business enablement in a dynamic financial services environment.
• Regulatory and compliance knowledge — Working understanding of legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements applicable to broker‑dealers, RIAs, and wealth management organizations.
• Relationship management and influence — Proven ability to build strong partnerships, collaborate across functions, and influence outcomes with diverse stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
• Financial services risk & controls experience — Experience working in risk, control, supervisory, or oversight roles within financial services.
• Experience supporting large‑scale product, platform, or regulatory initiatives in a complex enterprise environment
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and adapting quickly as priorities evolve
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
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.
As a Sr. Manager within the Wealth & Product Risk & Governance (WP R&G) organization, you’ll play a key role in enabling strategic product and offer initiatives across Wealth Advisory, Banking, and Trust (WABT) and SIPSS. In this role, you’ll help teams move forward confidently by identifying risk, guiding change, and strengthening governance—while supporting business growth.
You’ll partner closely with business leaders and second line of defense teams to translate complex risk considerations into practical, scalable solutions. Your ability to think strategically, manage change, and influence across organizations will directly support Schwab’s delivery of trusted, industry‑leading wealth and advice services.
What you have
Required Qualifications
• Risk change management — Ability to develop and execute risk change management assessments and implementation plans that support evolving products, platforms, and offers.
• Effective communication- Ability to communicate clearly with senior leaders through written updates and executive‑level presentations
• Strategic risk advisory — Demonstrated ability to balance effective risk mitigation with business enablement in a dynamic financial services environment.
• Regulatory and compliance knowledge — Working understanding of legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements applicable to broker‑dealers, RIAs, and wealth management organizations.
• Relationship management and influence — Proven ability to build strong partnerships, collaborate across functions, and influence outcomes with diverse stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
• Financial services risk & controls experience — Experience working in risk, control, supervisory, or oversight roles within financial services.
• Experience supporting large‑scale product, platform, or regulatory initiatives in a complex enterprise environment
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and adapting quickly as priorities evolve
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
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Sr. Manager, Wealth and Product Risk ＆ Policy Programs position is now open for candidates interested in the Bank Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Bank Jobs is a plus.
