Charles Schwab

Digital Product Manager

Charles Schwab$100K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3+ years experience in brokerage/financial services focusing on digital trading
  • 3+ years leading a scrum team as a product owner
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated experience with Agile methodologies and collaborative teams
  • Proven ability in digital product management and UX/UI collaboration
  • Curiosity to challenge existing processes with data-driven insights

Responsibilities

  • Drive digital product management principles within a collaborative team environment
  • Motivate team members to overcome challenges using individual strengths
  • Foster communication and trust among stakeholders and team members
  • Navigate and adapt to a rapidly changing work environment
  • Work with web and mobile app scrum teams through the product lifecycle
  • Champion Agile practices by engaging in product roles and ceremonies
  • Conduct usability testing and competitive analysis for product enhancements

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with experienced digital product and technology professionals
  • Exposure to leadership in digital trading
  • Engagement in a culture of continual learning and innovation
  • Potential for bonus or incentive opportunities
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

Charles Schwab's Digital Investing & Trading team is responsible for defining, delivering, and managing retail client-facing trading platforms. We work, think and approach problems differently than your traditional financial services firm, and we drive to change both how Schwab and industry operate to serve investors.

 

We are looking for a Digital Product Managemer (individual contributor) to support our existing core trading path experiences on retail web and mobile applications. This role will manage backlog executing on work that may touch key experiences like the trade ticket, order status, options chains and positions. Responsibilities include analysis, elicitation, and documentation of requirements / stories associated with new digital trading features and managing and maintaining a robust backlog augmenting existing POs on potentially multiple teams.     

 

This individual contributor will work closely with web and mobile application scrum teams. The role involves hands on full product lifecycle experience to build and grow product management skills and requires financial services knowledge and experience. This role will report to the Director, Digital Trading within the Digital Retail organization.

 

What you are good at:

  • Youwill drive modern digital product management principles and serve as acore team member and leader across technology, design and product teams
  • You are enthusiastic and will motivate the team to leverage individual strengths to move past difficult situations
  • You will help foster an environment of trust, effectively communicating within the team and with an ecosystem of stakeholders
  • You are comfortable working in a volatile, uncertain, and changing environment where priorities can be fluid
  • You will work directly with a hardworking team of digital product and technology professionals
  • You will think 7orizontally8 to deliver an outstanding experience for our clients across points of interaction / channels
  • You will champion Agile methodologies, participating where required in the product roles in daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, backlog prioritization, user story preparation and demos
  • You will execute in a deadline-driven environment
  • You will at times, when necessary, conduct usability testing and competitive analysis to bring future enhancements to the experience
What you have

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor'sdegree
  • 3+ years within a brokerage/financial services firm as a product owner responsible for digital trading experiences on web and mobile
  • 3+ years experience as a PO leading a scrum team
  • Strong problem solving and analytical capabilities including leveraging data and insights
  • Experience working in a collaborative multi-disciplinaryteam within an interactive process and an Agile development methodology
  • 3+ years of developing strong digital product management skills, experience with client journeys, demonstrated ability to synthesize process data, writing epics and stories, and experience working closely with UX/UI professionals to design the client experience
  • Curiosity to continually reevaluate existing designs and processes by leveraging stronganalytical and creative problem-solving skills
  • Abilityto make decisions and progress in the face ofambiguous and at times overlapping priorities, i.e. managing to fixedscope and date scenarios
  • Effective in managing business risk through assessing risk probability and impact,developing processes for risk mitigation and detection in rollout and test plans, and scenario planning
  • Skilled relationship builder 6 ability to partner cross-functionally,cross-enterprise and work effectively with various levels of the organization as well as various personality types
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate complex messages and trade-offs and tell a compelling story
  • Knowledge of financial markets and trading and the needs of the retail client

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Series 7 and 63
  • A self-starter and learner, interested in delivering the best digital trading experiences
  • A passion for digital innovation and commitment to superb client experience

 

In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.

About Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab is a financial services company that provides a full range of securities, brokerage, banking, money management, financial advisory, investor, and retirement plan services. It operates in four main divisions; investing, wealth management, banking, and trading. Charles Schwab provides a full-service brokerage platform that serves individual investors who invest on their own or through a workplace-sponsored retirement or equity plan, as well as banking through Schwab Bank. The firm was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Charles Schwab Careers

Join the vibrant team at Charles Schwab, a leader in global finance, where your career is propelled by innovation, leadership, and a commitment to diversity and professional growth. At Charles Schwab, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for you to make a significant impact on the industry and our clients' lives.

Work You’ll Do

At Charles Schwab, we are dedicated to helping our clients manage their financial futures. Being part of our team means you'll work alongside some of the most skilled professionals in the financial services industry. Our culture thrives on teamwork, integrity, and relentless dedication to our clients. Whether you're looking for a position in financial consulting, technology, or administrative support, Charles Schwab offers a dynamic work environment where your skills will be honed and your achievements recognized.

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Internship and Employment Opportunities

Start your professional journey with Charles Schwab through our internship programs or full-time employment opportunities. We seek individuals who are passionate, curious, and ready to drive change. A career at Schwab is not just about having a job; it's about building a lasting relationship with a company that values your potential.

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Charles Schwab is renowned for its employee-friendly culture. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, financial stability, and work-life balance of our team members. From competitive salaries and bonuses to health insurance and retirement plans, Schwab ensures that your career is as rewarding as it is enriching.

Networking and Professional Development

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Learn more about Charles Schwab
Size
34,200 employees
Market Cap
$151.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.2 billion
Founded
1973
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$12.1 billion
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