Senior Risk Governance Manager

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. 

We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location(s).  This role is expected to be in the office 4 days a week. 

Schwab Technology Services enables the future of how clients manage their money by providing innovative and reliable technology products and services as part of our ongoing commitment to democratize access to investing and financial planning. 

As a Senior Risk Governance Manager on our Portfolio Governance, Standards & Data team, you will play a critical role in strengthening risk management and governance practices within Schwab Technology Services (STS). 

In this individual contributor role, you will support and mature delivery capabilities aligned to the One Operating Model SAFe framework, with a strong focus on risk management, internal controls, and audit readiness. Acting as a Business Risk Internal Control (BRIC) partner, you will collaborate across teams—including Risk, Audit, and Technology—to enhance processes, improve data integrity, and ensure adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies. 

You will contribute to building a proactive, sustainable risk and controls environment by maintaining and evolving risk and control self-assessments, strengthening internal control design and testing, and supporting regulatory and audit engagements. Through data-driven insights and reporting, including Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and adherence metrics, you will help identify potential risks and drive timely mitigation strategies. Your work will directly influence the organization’s ability to deliver secure, compliant, and high-quality technology solutions. 

This role requires a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, as you partner with stakeholders to improve governance practices, streamline processes, and implement scalable solutions. You will also play a key role in promoting a culture of risk awareness by developing training materials, coaching teams, and sharing best practices that enhance organizational capability and decision-making. Success in this role will come from your ability to navigate complexity, collaborate effectively across functions, and drive meaningful outcomes that strengthen risk management maturity across the enterprise. 

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: 

• 3+ years of experience applying structured risk management frameworks within large, complex organizations 
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage interrelated processes that drive strategic outcomes and operational efficiency 
• Experience influencing and improving processes to streamline execution and strengthen governance practices 
• Working knowledge of risk governance frameworks (e.g., FFIEC or similar industry standards) 
• Proven ability to support internal control environments, including risk assessments, control testing, and audit readiness activities  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use data to inform decisions and drive risk mitigation strategies
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 7+ years of experience in risk management, governance, audit, or control functions within financial services or technology organizations 
• Experience supporting regulatory exams, internal audits, and remediation efforts, including action plan development and execution 
• Ability to manage competing priorities and navigate ambiguity while delivering consistent results in a fast-paced environment 
• Experience with Key Risk Indicators (KRI) development, reporting, and breach management 
• Demonstrated ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships and influence stakeholders at multiple levels 
• Experience developing training materials, facilitating knowledge sharing, and coaching teams on risk and control best practices 
• Deep understanding of risk and governance principles with the ability to apply insights to improve organizational outcomes 

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

In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities