Charles Schwab

Senior Responsible AI Researcher, AI.x

Charles Schwab • $130K — $180K *
San Francisco, CA 94112In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Social/Applied Sciences, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 6+ years in AI ethics, AI research, or similar roles (including academic experience).
  • Expertise in fairness, adversarial robustness, or interpretability/explainability of AI.
  • Experience addressing responsible generative AI challenges and risk mitigation.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills suitable for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement methods for bias detection and technical guardrails for responsible AI.
  • Collaborate with research, product, legal, compliance, and risk teams to ensure safe and fair AI systems.
  • Build and maintain monitoring systems for AI models with compliance metrics.
  • Influence executive decision-making and regulatory engagement regarding trusted AI solutions.

Benefits

  • Work in a central hub of Artificial Intelligence within a collaborative environment.
  • Opportunity to shape industry standards for responsible AI deployment.
  • Significant innovation potential designing solutions for complex challenges.
  • Direct impact on trusted AI products serving millions of clients.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

Schwab’s AI Strategy & Transformation team, known as AI.x, is the central hub for Artificial Intelligence at Schwab. We are an integrated product, engineering, strategy and risk team, all based in San Francisco. We help set the enterprise vision for AI, invest in the most promising opportunities, and accelerate delivery across the company. We also build the research platform that powers AI at scale and explore next-generation GenAI efforts that will redefine how we serve our clients.

 

As a Responsible AI Researcher, you will bridge the gap between regulation, ethical principles, and technical innovation, shaping how AI is safely and ethically deployed across our products and services. You will translate complex and often ambiguous regulatory requirements into actionable technical guardrails, evaluation frameworks, and continuous monitoring benchmarks. In addition to interpreting existing standards, you will advocate for best practices, anticipate where regulations may be heading, and help position Schwab to maintain the trust that is central to our business.

 

In this highly visible and cross-functional role, you will ensure Schwab’s AI systems set industry benchmarks for safety, fairness, and transparency. You’ll work closely with teams across research, engineering, product, legal, compliance, and risk to address complex and emerging challenges in responsible AI. This role offers significant opportunities to innovate—designing and implementing solutions for problems where established best practices may not yet exist—and to help shape the technical and organizational standards that guide Schwab’s AI systems. Your work will directly inform executive decision-making, regulatory engagement, and the development of trusted AI products at scale.

 

What You’ll Do

  • Design and implement innovative methods for bias detection and develop technical guardrails aligned with responsible AI principles.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams—research, product, legal, compliance, and risk—to ensure Schwab’s AI systems are safe, fair, and transparent.
  • Build and maintain monitoring systems for AI models, integrating human-in-the-loop and automated metrics for compliance at scale.
  • Influence executive decision-making and regulatory engagement while driving trusted AI solutions for millions of clients.
What you have

 

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Social/Applied Sciences, or related field—or equivalent experience.
  • 6+ years in AI ethics, AI research, Security, Trust & Safety, or similar roles (academic doctoral experience counts).
  • Expertise in fairness, alignment, adversarial robustness, or interpretability/explainability.
  • Experience with responsible generative AI challenges and risk mitigations.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 7+ years in AI/ML research and development using Python.
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (AI-specific or financial sector) and responsible AI standards.
  • Published research in AI safety, alignment, or governance (e.g., FAccT, NeurIPS).
  • Experience with LLMs and deploying LLM-powered applications.
  • Skills in adversarial testing, red-teaming, and risk assessment for AI deployments.
  • Strong data science fundamentals (SQL, pandas, visualization) and robust pipeline development.
  • Financial domain knowledge is a plus.

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.

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.

Join Our Team

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
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$3.2 billion
Founded
1973
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$12.1 billion
NASDAQ
SCHW
* Ladders Estimates

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