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Director, Product Management - Alternative Investments and Options Overlay

AT Charles Schwab
Charles Schwab

Director, Product Management - Alternative Investments and Options Overlay

San Francisco, CA

Pay range: USD $103,500.00 - $250,000.00 / Year

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.

Schwab Asset Management (SAM) is the asset management arm of the Charles Schwab Corporation. The SAM team is passionately committed to helping investors achieve their financial goals. One of the industry's largest and most experienced asset managers, SAM offers a focused lineup of competitively priced ETFs, mutual funds and separately managed account strategies designed to serve the central needs of most investors. As of December 31, 2024, Schwab Asset Management managed approximately $1.3 trillion on a discretionary basis and $39.8 billion on a non-discretionary basis. Within SAM, we live an inclusive culture that drives increased diversity, builds a stronger community, creates high employee engagement, and provides professional growth for all employees, making us a top employer in the money management business.

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Reporting into the Managing Director, SAM Innovation and Product Management team, this role will work with key business partners to design, develop, launch and manage a suite of semi-liquid investment portfolios to serve the investing needs of individual investors and registered investment advisors. This role will also design and oversee SAMs portfolio enhancement capabilities, such as options overlay strategies, to address the needs of Schwab clients and RIAs seeking income generation, downside protection and risk management.

This is an individual contributor position that requires experience with alternative investments and options overlay strategies.

This full-time position, based in Denver or San Francisco is part of the Charles Schwab Investment Management Services Group (CSIM) Product Management team.

Key Responsibilities for this role include:

  • General business management to support and grow product lines; explore new opportunities
  • Subject matter expert supporting alternative investments and options overlay strategies that support retail and institutional business unites and well as sales and client servicing efforts
  • Assist on campaigns and promotions for multiple target segments and distribution channels; coordinate internal and external positioning and messaging
  • Engage in research on funds, industry, and competitive trends
  • Work with legal regarding the ongoing regulatory and supervisory commitments
  • Compose clear and informative content for a wide variety of publications including client reports, web pages, marketing materials

What you have

Required Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of product management experience
  • Experience with alternative investments and options overlay strategies
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Solid understanding of financial markets
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize in an intensive, multiple-deliverable work environment
  • Self-starter who works well independently
  • Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, strong attention to detail, and is committed to providing outstanding customer service every day
  • Prioritize and manage workload independently in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
  • Passion for investing and following investment trends
  • Superior relationship-building skill
  • Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • CFA or MBA strongly preferred
  • Series 7 license
  • Highly organized and detail-orientated

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

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

Client-provided location(s): San Francisco, CA, USA
Job ID: CharlesSchwab-2025-112626
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program