Charles Schwab

Manager, Enterprise and Operational Risk

Charles Schwab$90K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree required.
  • Familiarity with risk management functions and processes.
  • Experience in program administration and tracking deliverables.
  • Proven ability in improving repeatable processes.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to operational loss control activities including documentation and tracking.
  • Support data routines by validating outputs and coordinating resolutions.
  • Maintain team backlog and planning materials for strategy support.
  • Assemble risk monitoring materials ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Manage SharePoint and team document library for reliable access and version control.
  • Assist with materials management for Scenario Analysis and Emerging Risk programs.
  • Document procedures and control activities for audit readiness.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and fast-paced team environment.
  • Opportunity for exposure to multiple risk programs.
  • Use of advanced automation tools and AI for process improvements.
  • Support for professional development and networking opportunities.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

Enterprise and Operational Risk Management (EORM) is part of the Corporate Risk Management (CRM) department that forms the second line of defense at Charles Schwab. EORM enables The Charles Schwab Corporation’s (CSC) purpose and vision by governing and continually improving enterprise and operational risk programs, including effectively challenging business processes to increase understanding and awareness of enterprise and operational risks and improve related risk-based decision making.

Within EORM, the Programs, Monitoring, & Insights (PMI) Team provides program leadership for Operational Losses, Scenario Analysis, Emerging Risk and performs Operational Risk Monitoring and Insight.

Role Overview:This manager role will support the Programs, Monitoring, & Insights team’s risk programs and recurring work. The role offers exposure to multiple risk programs and the opportunity to build practical experience across operational loss, risk monitoring, scenario analysis, and emerging risk activities. Primary focus areas include supporting monthly and quarterly operational loss oversight and analysis routines, completing risk monitoring activities, helping manage the team’s backlog and planning cycles, and maintaining reliable documentation, records, SharePoint content, and team materials. The role will also support Scenario Analysis and Emerging Risk program work as needed. Everyone on the team, including this individual, helps drive process improvement and efficiency efforts using AI and advanced automation tools, building on practical work already underway to make processes more effective.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to monthly and quarterly operational loss control activities, including preparation, evidence collection, quality review, follow-up tracking, and documentation of results.
  • Support operational loss data routines by reviewing outputs, validating completeness and accuracy, documenting exceptions, and coordinating timely resolution with team members and business partners.
  • Maintain the team’s work backlog and planning routines, helping connect priorities, dependencies, and improvement opportunities to roadmap items that support the team’s broader strategy.
  • Help assemble recurring risk monitoring materials, ensuring content is accurate, organized, and delivered within established timelines.
  • Maintain the ORGO SharePoint, record retention processes, and the team document library in coordination with team members to support reliable access, version control, and adherence to documentation expectations.
  • Assist with administration of the Scenario Analysis and Emerging Risk programs, including materials management, meeting support, status tracking, and follow-up coordination.
  • Help document procedures, process steps, and control activities in a clear and repeatable manner to support consistency, continuity, and audit readiness.
  • Work with team members and business partners to execute program deliverables, escalate issues appropriately, and help ensure recurring work supports broader program objectives.
  • Support team initiatives that improve processes and create efficiencies through practical use of AI and automation tools.

What You Are Good At:

  • Bringing creativity and a forward-thinking approach to process improvement and recurring team routines.
  • Thriving in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment and taking initiative to move work forward.
  • Finding creative ways to improve established processes, increase efficiency, and thoughtfully challenge existing approaches.
  • Reviewing information to identify inconsistencies, document exceptions, and support timely resolution.
  • Communicating risk concepts clearly to team members and business partners.
  •  Writing clear documentation for procedures, control activities, process steps, and supporting evidence.
  • Organizing priorities, tracking follow-ups, and helping translate team needs into clear plans and roadmap items.
  • Managing multiple priorities with agility and attention to detail.
  • Building relationships, partnering across the organization, and influencing through clear communication and follow-through.
What you have

Required Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate degree required.
  • Familiarity with risk management functions, governance routines, controls, or operational risk processes.
  • Experience supporting program administration, recurring routines, status tracking, or meeting materials.
  • A track record of managing recurring deliverables, tracking follow-ups, and improving repeatable processes.
  • Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience maintaining procedures, evidence, records, SharePoint content, or document libraries is preferred.

 

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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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.

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Expand your professional network and enhance your skills through our various networking events, mentorship programs, and training sessions. At Charles Schwab, we believe in leveraging collective expertise to foster learning and innovation. Engage with leaders, gain insights from experienced professionals, and build relationships that will aid your career trajectory.

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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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