Charles Schwab

Sr. Manager, Risk Management Business Process and Insights

Charles Schwab • $110K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in risk analysis, compliance, accounting and finance, brokerage operations, internal audit, or legal.
  • 5+ years of business analysis experience, including process mapping and stakeholder interviews.
  • Proven success in improving business processes via automation and digital tools.
  • Strong analytical skills for reporting and data insights.
  • Knowledge of SQL and data visualization tools like Power BI and Tableau.
  • Understanding of AI tools and intelligent automation in business processes.
  • Experience in managing testing, implementation readiness, and stakeholder adoption.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with stakeholders to identify operational pain points and translate requirements into solutions.
  • Lead initiatives for process improvement to simplify workflows and enhance automation.
  • Develop data transformation processes and dashboards to create actionable insights from risk data.
  • Optimize data models and SQL queries to enhance data usability and quality.
  • Identify AI use cases and define their expected outcomes and governance needs.
  • Facilitate collaboration between business, risk, data, and technology teams for aligned solutions.
  • Guide testing, training, and stakeholder adoption for new digital tools and workflows.
  • Foster a collaborative environment focused on sound judgment and continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with four days in the office and one day remote.
  • Opportunity to lead meaningful work and collaborate with innovative teams.
  • Focus on personal and professional development in a learning-centric environment.
  • Engagement with advanced technologies and AI integrations in workflows.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

The First Line Risk Management Office partners with business units to strengthen risk monitoring and management practices. Within this organization, the First Line Risk Management Solutions team helps the business work smarter by transforming data into actionable insights, simplifying processes, and delivering scalable automation, reporting, analytics, and digital solutions.

As Sr. Manager, Risk Management Business Process and Insights, you will turn complex operational and risk management needs into practical solutions that reduce manual effort, improve decision-making, and create more intuitive stakeholder experiences. You will work across business, risk, data, and technology teams to shape well-governed automation, reporting, workflow, and AI-enabled capabilities. This is an opportunity to lead meaningful, visible work while collaborating with colleagues who value curiosity, integrity, thoughtful innovation, and shared success.

What you’ll do
  • Partner with business stakeholders to uncover operational pain points, map current-state processes, define business and functional requirements, and translate needs into scalable automation, reporting, workflow, and AI-enabled solutions.
  • Lead process improvement initiatives that simplify workflows, strengthen handoffs, reduce manual effort, and expand the thoughtful use of automation, Power Platform tools, data transformation, and intelligent automation.
  • Develop and maintain data transformation processes, dashboards, reporting tools, and insight solutions that turn complex risk management data into clear, actionable information.
  • Develop and optimize data models, SQL queries, and transformation processes to improve data quality, accessibility, and usability.
  • Identify and shape practical AI-enabled use cases, defining expected outcomes, success measures, control considerations, governance expectations, and adoption needs.
  • Connect business, risk, data, and technology teams to ensure solutions are practical, scalable, secure, compliant, well-governed, and aligned with business objectives.
  • Guide testing, user acceptance, implementation readiness, training, change management, and stakeholder adoption for new tools, dashboards, workflows, and digital solutions.
  • Champion a collaborative, learning-focused environment where sound judgment, constructive challenge, and continuous improvement lead to better outcomes.

*This is a high-level summary. Duties and responsibilities may change as needed.

 

 

Please note: This position is Monday through Friday during standard business hours and follows a hybrid work model with four days in the office and one day working from home. The role is available only in Westlake, TX (DFW), and Lone Tree, CO. Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate at their own expense to one of the listed locations.

 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship.

What you have

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

Required qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: risk analysis, compliance, accounting and finance, brokerage operations, internal audit, or legal.
  • 5+ years of business analysis experience, including requirements gathering, process mapping, stakeholder interviews, current-state and future-state documentation, and solution design.
  • Demonstrated success improving business processes through automation, workflow redesign, reporting, data transformation, or digital tools.
  • Strong analytical skills, including the ability to validate outputs, identify trends, and develop clear insights, dashboards, and reporting solutions for business stakeholders.
  • Working knowledge of SQL, data models, data transformation concepts, and tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Power Platform, SharePoint, Python, or comparable technologies, with the ability to build solutions directly or partner effectively with technical teams.
  • Practical understanding of how AI-enabled tools, copilots, intelligent automation, or emerging technologies can improve business processes, reporting, insight generation, and stakeholder experiences.
  • 3+ years of experience coordinating testing, user acceptance testing, implementation readiness, change management, and stakeholder adoption for process, reporting, automation, or technology enhancements.
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, influence across functions, and balance innovation with governance, security, compliance, and risk considerations.

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
Net Income
$3.2 billion
Founded
1973
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$12.1 billion
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