Sr Specialist – Business Systems Analysis

Your Opportunity

Schwab remains committed to providing increased visibility to career growth opportunities and job requirements. This posting announcement is part of increased transparency and while all qualified applicants will be reviewed and considered, this organization has a preferred candidate identified for this role. 

​​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.​

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

​This role offers the opportunity to play a highly visible part in driving and evolving Schwab's Centralized Purchasing and Signing Process (CPSP), supporting critical business initiatives across STS and partner organizations. The successful candidate will lead complex operational activities, influence enterprise-wide process improvements, and help shape scalable solutions that improve efficiency, governance, and user experience. This position provides significant exposure to senior leaders and cross-functional partners while serving as a trusted subject matter expert in procurement and operational workflows. It is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to expand their impact, drive meaningful business outcomes, and grow their leadership influence through collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities: ​

Lead and manage complex CPSP pipeline operations and procurement request (PR) activities, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and compliance across multiple business partners.
Serve as a subject matter expert for CPSP processes, partnering with Finance, ITAM, OGO, and technology teams to resolve issues and drive operational excellence.
Identify, design, and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and scalable solutions that increase efficiency and enhance the user experience.
Analyze business requirements, operational metrics, and workflow performance to provide recommendations that improve service delivery and reduce risk.
Support governance, compliance, and risk management activities by ensuring adherence to established policies, controls, and enterprise standards.
Develop documentation, reporting, training materials, and knowledge-sharing practices while helping cross-train team members and support organizational readiness for future growth.
Enter, manage, and track Procurement Requests (PRs) through the CPSP process, ensuring requests are complete, accurate, compliant, and processed efficiently from intake through final approval.
Demonstrate a willingness to expand knowledge and responsibilities into the Outsourcing Governance Office (OGO) space, supporting cross-training efforts, governance activities, and evolving organizational priorities.

What you have

Required Qualifications:

​​▪ Executes strategies to safeguard business assets by integrating current best practices
▪ Implements advanced strategies to generate deeper data insights
▪ Utilizes analytics tools to generate impactful graphical data representations
▪ Applies measurement systems to assess performance and address process issues
▪ Optimizes planning and development through advanced tool integration
▪ Executes predictive and adaptive methodologies to improve stages of the product development life cycle
▪ Deploys effective program management tactics to manage interrelated projects and overcome operational hurdles
▪ Validates requirements and constraints to support effective development and operations​

Preferred Qualifications: 

​​▪ Conducts in-depth analysis, evaluates factors, and influences decisions with insights
▪ Ensures stakeholders has the necessary information for informed decisions
▪ Networks with key stakeholders to exchange insights and foster cooperation
▪ Analyzes market dynamics, provides guidance to peers, and aligns work with business goals
▪ Analyzes trends and preferences to enhance customer experiences
▪ Acts as a resource for colleagues by providing insights and support
▪ Seeks diverse perspectives for a comprehensive understanding of issues
▪ Trusts colleagues to manage outcomes
▪ Anticipates consequences of situations and acts to prepare for contingencies in assigned tasks
▪ Identifies opportunities for process improvements and implements creative solutions
▪ Influences team quality and effectiveness with decisions
▪ Verbally presents ideas confidently, ensuring mutual understanding
▪ Builds credibility with expertise, transparency, and confidentiality
▪ Delivers powerful messages with persuasive language to drive viewpoint adoption
▪ Chooses effective methods to reach ambitious goals and measure outcomes
▪ Applies specialized expertise to support initiatives that optimize performance
▪ Writes concise, well-structured, and engaging business documents​