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Charles Schwab Manager, Enterprise and Operational Risk Management in Southlake, Texas
Your opportunity
At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Strategy and Governance is a core division within the Enterprise and Operational Risk Management (EORM) Department and is responsible for several Enterprise Risk Management programs across Schwab. ERM Strategy and Governance supports Schwab in managing and mitigating risks within risk appetite across risk categories using a consistent risk management process that enables effective risk identification and assessment, response, measurement and monitoring, and reporting and escalation through Schwab’s integrated risk governance structure. Reporting to the Director, EORM, this role will engage with a broad range of stakeholders, including senior management, to achieve risk management objectives.
What you are good at
Serve as subject matter expert on Risk Governance, including the ERM Policy, ERM Standards, and ERM Framework
Support evolution of Committee Administration practices, including developing guidance materials and supporting buildout of systems/tools/toolkits
Support maturity of the Risk Metrics Management Program, including developing guidance materials and supporting buildout of systems/tools/toolkits
Provide thought leadership and partnership internal to the EORM Department and with business partners to support effective execution and evolution of risk management practices
Develop and deliver risk management presentations and communications intended for diverse audiences, including business partners, senior management, internal audit, and regulators
Support responses to regulators, internal audit and due diligence inquiries
Support the remediation of internally identified and regulatory issues related to EORM
Support ad-hoc projects at the guidance of the Director, EORM Risk Strategy and Governance
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
5+ years of experience within the financial services industry, with a focus on risk management, compliance, supervisory or similar role
Strong technical writing skills and experience reviewing governing documents for risk management functions
Expert proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint; working knowledge of SharePoint
Preferred Qualifications:
Team-first mentality and willingness to roll up your sleeves to support team when requested
Strong organizational skills and great attention to detail in a rapidly changing environment
Ability to incorporate and understand mass information from a variety of sources to recommend a course of action
Excellent visualization and presentation skills with the ability to inform and persuade both verbally and written
Comfort with and ability to facilitate meetings independently and effectively with all levels of management
Sharp critical thinking, business analysis skills (creative, strategic, and practical), ability to prioritize activities, problem-solving skills, and strong business and relationship judgment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in all businesses and at all levels of the firm
Self-motivated, able to bring projects to conclusion within established timeframes
What’s in it for you
At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
Paid parental leave and family building benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Health, dental, and vision insurance
What’s in it for you:
At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
Paid parental leave and family building benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Schwab is an affirmative action employer, focused on employing and advancing in employment, qualified women, racial and ethnic minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities in the workplace. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at applicantaccessibility@schwab.com or call 800-275-1281.