Sr Manager, Business Unit Risk

Pay range: USD $90,000.00 - $200,100.00 / Year

Your opportunity

The Disclosure & Content Management Oversight Senior Manager provides governance and monitoring of disclosure and content management processes within the First Line of Defense. This role ensures that business units adhere to established standards, controls, and regulatory requirements, while driving continuous improvement and risk mitigation across disclosure-related activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversight & Governance

• Monitor adherence to disclosure and content management policies and procedures.

• Validate that controls are operating effectively and escalate gaps or deficiencies.

• Provide independent challenge to business units on disclosure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.

• Ensure proper documentation and audit trails for oversight activities.

• Risk Management

• Identify emerging risks in disclosure and content processes and recommend mitigation strategies.

• Support execution of risk and control self-assessments (RCSA) and issue management.

• Track remediation plans and verify closure of identified issues.

• Process Review & Improvement

• Conduct periodic reviews of disclosure workflows to assess efficiency and compliance.

• Recommend enhancements to strengthen governance and reduce operational risk.

• Promote automation and standardization to improve oversight effectiveness.

• Reporting & Communication

• Prepare oversight dashboards and reports for senior management and governance committees.

• Communicate findings, trends, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.

• Facilitate training and awareness sessions on disclosure standards and risk controls.

• Monitor and challenge business unit adherence to operational risk frameworks and policies.

• Support execution of Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) and ensure timely remediation of issues.

• Track and report key risk indicators (KRIs) and escalate emerging risks to leadership.

• Control Validation

• Perform periodic reviews of control effectiveness across critical processes.

• Validate remediation plans and confirm closure of identified gaps.

• Regulatory & Compliance Support

• Ensure processes align with regulatory requirements and internal governance standards.

• Assist in preparing documentation for audits and regulatory exams.

• Process Improvement

• Conduct end-to-end process reviews to identify inefficiencies and control weaknesses.

• Recommend and implement automation or technology solutions to streamline workflows.

• Develop and maintain standard procedures and training materials for risk-related processes.

• Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare dashboards and reports on risk metrics, process performance, and improvement initiatives.

• Present findings and recommendations to senior management and governance committees.

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed risk management practices into business operations.

• Facilitate workshops and training sessions on risk awareness and process optimization.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management, Finance, or related field (MBA preferred).

• Experience:

• 8+ years in operational risk, governance, or oversight roles.

• Strong understanding of First Line risk responsibilities and control frameworks.
• 1-2 years of Schwab Risk and Regulatory experience gained as a current or recent contractor or employee

• Skills:

• Expertise in risk oversight, process review, and compliance monitoring.

• Proficiency in reporting tools and governance platforms.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Analytical mindset with ability to challenge and influence.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management, Finance, or related field (MBA preferred).

• Experience:

• 8+ years in operational risk, disclosure management, or content governance.

• Strong understanding of First Line risk responsibilities and control frameworks.

• Skills:

• Expertise in process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma preferred).

• Proficiency in risk assessment tools and content management systems.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills.

• 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