Senior Manager, Technology Risk Management, Digital Asset Oversight

Pay range: USD $103,500.00 - $189,500.00 / Year

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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.

As Schwab expands its digital asset capabilities, this role plays a pivotal part in ensuring our offerings remain secure, compliant, and resilient amid rapidly evolving regulatory and technological landscapes.

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).

The Technology Risk Management (TRM) team, part of the larger Corporate Risk Management (CRM) organization, is charged with the oversight of first line activities related to the strategy and execution of Schwab's digital asset offerings specific to technology and information security risks. We combine strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and cross-functional collaboration as well as to deliver guidance, effective challenge, and recommendations that influence process, execution, and infrastructure to help make certain Schwab's risks are managed in a way that ensures we remain the most trusted partner in financial services.

• Coordinate across cross-functional teams to execute key risk management activities, including Risk and Control Assessments, Threat Modeling, Thematic Testing, and Issue Management.
• Lead multiple risk disciplines to develop informed risk perspectives and support critical decision-making throughout digital asset product implementation.
• Provide ongoing oversight of first-line activities, reviewing custody-related reporting and operational data to identify risks that may exceed the Company's established risk appetite.
• Evaluate internal risk exposure by developing, monitoring, and refining meaningful risk metrics.
• Identify, escalate, and track emerging risks and industry developments within the digital asset ecosystem that may impact Schwab's strategy.
• Partner closely with TRM, Technology, and Business teams to drive continuous process improvement and ensure timely, well-supported responses to risk-related inquiries.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years in cybersecurity or technology risk.
• Experience with digital assets, blockchain, or crypto custody/security.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks: NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, FFIEC.
• Strong communication and risk articulation skills.

• Cybersecurity related certification such as: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, CISA or similar.
• Crypto-focused credentials or blockchain training.
• Experience with digital asset custody platforms or HSMs.
• Understanding of tokenization risks, DeFi vulnerabilities, or smart-contract audit practices.
• Exposure to regulatory frameworks related to crypto (e.g., SEC, OCC, NYDFS).
• Experience with GRC (Governance Risk & Compliance) platforms.

• 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

• 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