Sr Manager, Business Strategy - Retirement Operations
Pay range: USD $145,000.00 - $165,000.00 / Year
Your opportunity
The Senior Manager, Business Strategy, Retirement Operations will drive modernization initiatives across Retirement Plan Services and Broker Dealer Retirement Operations by balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution.
The primary focus will be on creating, coordinating and executing frameworks for various initiatives that drive operational excellence (process optimization, scale and efficiency initiatives, integration planning, change etc.) to support the modernization of our Broker Dealer and Retirement Plan Operations.
The Senior Manager will influence cross-functional teams to deliver measurable outcomes aligned with organizational priorities.
Examples of the Senior Manager's responsibilities include:
- Development of frameworks for various initiatives that drive operational efficiency and organizational readiness (scale and automation initiatives, people development, etc.)
- Facilitate program delivery & execution; managing risks, commitments, and accountability across initiatives
- Provide thought partnership to Operations businesses leaders and key stakeholder partners on a range of topics
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- Create executive level read outs to facilitate decision making and support ongoing business needs (townhalls, people leader updates, etc.)
- Make decisions amid ambiguity; assess risk/impact and escalate trade-offs as needed
- Link initiatives to strategy; anticipate downstream impacts, risks, and opportunities
- Drive alignment with clear communication and decision forums/documentation
The Senior Manager will execute and manage a portfolio of strategic initiatives, driving enterprise-level visibility and measurable impact on operational performance, scalability, and client outcomes.
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).
What you have
Required qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in financial services with 5+ years in an operations or strategy role
- Self-initiator, with a propensity toward action and driving continuous progress towards delivery milestones
- Demonstrated experience in managing competing priorities, adapting to change, and navigating uncertainty
- High attention to detail, proactive approach, and comfort with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
- Experience advising senior leaders on strategy development and execution
- A solid understanding of how to manage people and processes through large-scale organizational change
- Experience leading enterprise or large-scale transformation initiatives
- Experience working with large data sets to synthesize information to develop compelling fact-based hypothesis
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences
- Experience managing multiple concurrent large-scale initiatives
- The ability to balance between providing detailed functional requirements and articulating high-level strategic direction
- Experience with the following tools and systems; Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, CoPilot (or other generative AI Tools).
Preferred qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in business analysis or strategy, preferably with consulting firm or strategy group within a large organization
- Master's degree or equivalent experience
- Experience identifying and deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) in enterprise operations settings
In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
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
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
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)