Charles Schwab

Senior Manager, Operational Resilience

Charles Schwab$100K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Technology, Risk Management, or a related field
  • 5-10 years in Operational Resilience, Business Continuity, or related areas
  • Strong analytical skills for synthesizing complex data
  • Excellent communication skills for executive materials
  • Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Skilled in stakeholder management and influence
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

  • Lead execution of the Operational Resilience strategic roadmap
  • Contribute to the evolution of the resilience framework
  • Oversee operational resilience and business continuity planning
  • Deliver reporting for senior leadership and committees
  • Prepare executive-level materials on resilience posture
  • Support governance routines and cross-functional forums
  • Facilitate meetings to assess operational resilience risks

Benefits

  • Promote work-life balance
  • Support professional development and career growth
  • Access to comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Flexible work environment
  • Engagement with innovative practices in operational resilience
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

The Senior Manager, OperationalResilienceis responsible for supporting the design, implementation, and ongoing maturity of the firms Operational Resilience Framework.This role operates within a governance and oversight capacity, partnering across the three lines of defense to strengthen the firms ability to anticipate, withstand, respond to, and recover from disruption while maintaining delivery of critical products and services.

The Senior Manager will be an individual contributor assisting the Director of Operational Resilience Governance in the implementation of the operational resilience framework. This individual will play a key role in advancing the Firms operational resilience capabilities, including overseeing Important Business Process (IBP) identification, dependency mapping, scenario testing, and resilience measurement. The role also provides oversight of continuity planning, crisis response, and resilience pillar activities, while ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and industry best practices. The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, executive communication, and the ability to translate complex risk insights into actionable strategies and board-level reporting.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and support execution of the Operational Resilience strategic roadmap, driving delivery of key framework components and maturity enhancements

  • Contribute to the evolution of the firms resilience framework, including governance, policy, standards, and methodologies aligned to regulatory expectations (e.g., IBP, impact tolerances, scenario testing, etc.)

  • Provide oversight ofoperational resilience,business continuity planning, crisis management/incident response, and core resilience pillars, ensuring activities are effectively designed, consistently executed, and aligned with regulatory expectations and industry best practices

  • Develop and deliver clear, concise reporting for senior leadership, risk committees, and governance forums, including dashboards, metrics, and thematic insights

  • Prepare executive-level materials articulating resilience posture, key risks, emerging themes, and remediation progress

  • Support governance routines, including committees, working groups, and cross-functional forums

  • Facilitate cross-functionalmeetingsto identify and assess operational resilience risks across business processes, technology, cyber, and third-party dependencies

  • Support the design and oversight of scenario testing and resilience exercises, including evaluation of outcomes and identification of control gaps or vulnerabilities

  • Drive aggregation of risks and themes to inform enterprise-level resilience priorities

  • Partner with stakeholders to enhance data quality, traceability, and usability of resilience data (e.g., systems, vendors, locations, personnel)

  • Build strong relationships across business units, technology, risk, and support functions to drive integrated resilience outcomes

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on resilience expectations, program requirements, and best practices

  • Coordinate cross-functional initiatives to address identified resilience gaps and strengthen end-to-end capabilities

What you have

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Technology, Risk Management, or a related field

  • 510 years of experience in Operational Resilience, Business Continuity, Technology Risk, Cyber Risk, Operational Risk, or related disciplines

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing executive and boardlevel materials

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in afast-pacedenvironment

  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across all organizational levels

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience within financial services

  • Proven experience operating in a governance, oversight, or second line of defense capacity

  • Working knowledge of resilience frameworks, including IBPs, impact tolerances, scenario testing and exercises

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.

Innovate and Lead

Embrace the opportunity to lead through innovation. Charles Schwab’s commitment to technology and innovation is fundamental to our service delivery. By joining our team, you will be at the forefront of developing new solutions that redefine the future of finance. Your leadership can guide significant projects that impact our company and the industry.

Grow Your Career

Charles Schwab believes in fostering the growth of its employees. Whether through professional development programs, diversity training, or leadership workshops, we ensure that our team members receive the support and training they need to advance their careers. With a variety of career paths available, your job at Schwab can evolve with your interests and expertise.

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.

Benefits and Culture

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

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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Explore the numerous career paths available at Charles Schwab and discover how your talents can be utilized to their fullest potential. Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We are continuously hiring across various disciplines and look forward to adding innovative, driven individuals to our team.

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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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