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Senior Specialist, Workplace Services Business Unit Risk

6 days ago Westlake, TX

Pay range: USD $35.05 - $40.87 / Hour

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.

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

Workplace Services Business Unit Risk serves as a first line risk management team that supports the overall operations of Retirement Plan Services (RPS), Stock Plan Services (SPS), Designated Brokerage Services (DBS), and Retirement Business Services (RBS) from a control and governance perspective. We provide partners assistance with mitigating risk, minimizing errors, promoting operational efficiencies and complying with policies and procedures.

What you'll do:

The Workplace Business Unit Risk Senior Specialist will be responsible for owning and supporting oversight and control type functions to assist in identifying, assessing, reporting, and monitoring both existing and emerging risks. This is an individual contributor role.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Own and support day to day oversight and control functions, such as, daily review of external communications, risk documentation, loss reconciliation and metric reporting.
  • Provide consultation and support to the business as needed, and proactively drive the culture of risk management
  • Identify areas of process and control weakness, make recommendations, and drive implementation.
  • Participate in projects to enhance processes and strengthen the risk management environment within the business
  • Participate in, and/or lead other centralized projects or initiatives, as required.

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.

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Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Experience in a risk management role or strong transferable skillset and experience
  • Ability to work independently or under general direction and proactively participate in determining objectives or action plans
  • Ability to complete tasks within an established deadline while providing consistent updates to manager
  • Effective critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills; strong attention to detail while keeping a holistic approach
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the appropriate sense of urgency and a proactive approach
  • Solid business acumen, flexibility, and judgment to evaluate issues/problems of high complexity and make sound decisions
  • Experience communicating effectively to business partners and leadership.

What's in it for you

At Schwab, you're empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration-so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. 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): Westlake, TX
Job ID: CharlesSchwab-2025-117224
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-11-26T19:25:46

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