Senior Specialist - Technology Risk Management

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. Please note: This position is M-F during standard business hours with a hybrid work model (4 days in-office, 1 day working from home). It is only available in the areas listed. Candidate must reside or be willing to relocate on their own to one of the listed areas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship.

The Technology Risk Management (TRM) Organization provides ‘Second line-of-Defense’ oversight for information security, technology, data, and operational resilience.  This includes activities related to policy and governance, risk identification and assessment, risk response, risk measurement and risk reporting for cyber and technology risks. TRM provides Challenge and Partnership for the Company's information technology, security, data and resilience practices to manage risks to Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability, and Value Delivery within the Firm's Risk Appetite.

The Technology Risk Assessments, Reporting and Escalation Strategy and Operations Team within Technology Risk Management focuses on the ability to articulate and contextualize technology risk impacts Firm wide. Enabling effective Technology Risk Management oversight through risk identification, governance, risk measurement, reporting and support of departmental, audit, and regulatory needs.

Reporting to the Director Technology Risk Assessments, Reporting and Escalation, this position is responsible for coordinating and facilitating key TRM wide activities such as Inherent Risk Review and Scenario Analysis, reporting on these to contextualize technology risk impacts to the Firm. Beyond managing deliverables and due dates, the role requires a proactive approach and critical thinking skills to promote a strong working relationship and best representation of TRM.

What you’ll do:

• Actively coordinate and collaborate with TRM teams to execute risk management activities (Inherent Risk Review, Threat Landscape, and Scenario Analysis) as defined by the CoE
• Coordinate Scenario Analysis Capital Stress Testing, including planning, execution, and reporting to contextualize technology, operational resilience, data and information security risk to the Firm
• Analyze data and report on conclusions of the external threat landscape in relation to the company’s inherent risk posture
• Assess risk exposure through identification and monitoring of monitoring metrics
• Identify, report, and monitor emerging risks in alignment with Enterprise Operational Risk Management program requirements
• Partner with TRM and Technology teams to achieve continuous process improvement and timely response to risk related inquiries and requests

What you have

• 1 + years of experience in Risk Management
• Bachelor’s Degree with focus in information systems/IT
• Effective prioritization, facilitation, organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with shown ability to effectively communicate with Leaders
• Self-motivated, detailed and result oriented learner with ability to excel in fast paced environment
• Experience actively working with GRC tools
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including Copilot
• Demonstrated success working within Risk Management Programs
• Ability to recognize project barriers and resolve them effectively, provide options for solutions