As Manager, AI Strategy, you will play a central role in shaping Schwab's enterprise AI strategy and connecting business priorities, AI capabilities, and execution. Working both independently and collaboratively, you will conduct data-driven analysis, synthesize complex information, and develop recommendations that help translate AI opportunities into sustainable business value.

This role offers the opportunity to work on some of Schwab's most important strategic priorities while building broad enterprise exposure and engaging with senior leaders across the organization.

• Shape and advance Schwab's enterprise AI strategy, informed by a strong understanding of AI technologies, enterprise platforms, data, and business priorities.
• Develop clear, executive-ready materials and lead discussions with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Partner across business, data, technology, risk, and other functions to deliver high-quality work on time, maintain transparency, and build alignment.
• Synthesize large volumes of quantitative and qualitative information to identify insights, implications, and strategic opportunities.
• Create high-impact analyses, recommendations, and presentations that communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Maintain an informed perspective on AI developments, industry trends, competitor activity, and other external factors that may influence Schwab's strategy.
• Support the review and communication of key elements of corporate strategy by collaborating with leadership and partners, including Communications, to promote clarity, alignment, and consistent messaging.
• Translate AI strategy into actionable roadmaps, solution concepts, and implementation plans in partnership with business, data, and technology leaders. Evaluate feasibility, dependencies, risks, and tradeoffs.
• Build trusted relationships across the firm and strengthen connections between Corporate Strategy and Schwab's functional organizations.
• Contribute to workstreams within large, complex initiatives while independently planning and executing smaller projects.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment in all communications and in the handling of confidential strategic, financial, and other sensitive information.

• The opportunity to influence important AI strategy decisions that are shaping the future direction of the company.
• Experience balancing strategic theory with practical execution while accounting for industry trends, competitor actions, client needs, and real-world business considerations.
• Broader knowledge of Schwab's clients, businesses, and key value drivers, along with the opportunity to build credibility and trusted relationships with business and technology partners.

Workplace flexibility: This position follows a hybrid work model, Monday through Friday, with four days in the office and one day working from home. It is only available in Austin, TX and Westlake, TX (DFW). Candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate on their own to the listed locations.

To ensure that we fulfill our promise of “challenging the status quo,” this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have.

• 4 or more years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, business strategy, or a related strategic planning function.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Demonstrated experience in financial modeling, strategic planning, market research, competitive analysis, or business development.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and storytelling capabilities, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing executive-ready materials and presenting complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and close attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships, collaborate across functions, and influence outcomes through partnership and stakeholder engagement.
• Intellectual curiosity and a passion for learning, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and subject areas simultaneously.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt to evolving priorities, and perform effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Interest in AI technology and its potential to create value across financial services and Schwab's lines of business.
• Technical fluency in AI, data, enterprise technology, or a related field.
• Experience in the financial services industry.
• MBA or another relevant advanced degree.