Your opportunityAt 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.This is a role where you will be able to grow your expertise through consistent challenges with the backing of passionate leaders who will value your contributions and encourage your development.The Finance Risk Management (FRM) function is an in-business risk function within Finance, which designs and implements a cohesive risk management strategy and framework to adequately identify and mitigate risk while driving innovation and business growth. The mandate encompasses liquidity risk, interest rate risk, capital risk and regulatory risk management across the Finance organization.Additionally, the FRM function collaborates with the second line Corporate Risk Management function in the development and enhancement of risk management policies, procedures, and limits across the Finance risk disciplines.We partner across the firm to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity by safeguarding financial flexibility to enable the company strategy. We are seeking a Director – Head of Strategy & Analytics to join the group reporting to the Head of Finance Risk Management.What you will do
Develop strong risk analytics capabilities exhibiting exposures, forecasts, and sensitivities under different scenarios at the top of the house, business unit and legal entity levels, including cross-risk evaluation.
Guide comprehensive suite of limits/triggers and Early Warning Indicators across balance sheet composition, concentration risk and Contingency Funding Plan / Capital Contingency Plan
Devise risk management strategy, including risk mitigation capabilities, with objective to optimize financial resources while ensuring safety & soundness.
Guide funding planning and deposit pricing strategy to optimize liability structure and maximize funding levers.
Assess new business/products across Finance risk stripes.
Partner across the firm to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity by safeguarding financial flexibility to enable the company strategy.
Update senior management on risk management capabilities, trends, and any potential remediation work.
Represent Finance function risk management capabilities, exposures and activities to regulatory officials and rating agencies.
What you haveRequired:
Bachelor’s degree required.
12+ years of related work experience
Demonstrated detailed knowledge of finance and/or risk management.
Deep knowledge of broker dealer and bank risk management capabilities
Deep knowledge of Capital, Liquidity, Interest Rate and Regulatory Risk Management practices
Deep knowledge of Enhanced Prudential Standard requirements and other relevant regulation
Experienced with sweep deposit programs.
Experienced with financial systems and financial data.
Excellent analytical, strategic planning, problem solving skills.
Ability to translate sophisticated business problems into discrete quantifiable components.
Ability to think and lead under stress.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred:
MBA preferred.
CFA, CPA or FRM professional designation preferred.
In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.What’s in it for youAt 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
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 planPaid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positionsPaid parental leave and family building benefitsTuition reimbursementHealth, dental, and vision insuranceSchwab is an affirmative action employer, focused on employing and advancing in employment, qualified women, racial and ethnic minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities in the workplace. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at applicantaccessibility@schwab.com or call 800-275-1281.