Manager, Technology Risk Management

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.

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 RCSA Control Assurance Team (RCAT), within the First Line Risk Management Office (1RMO) is responsible for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls established to mitigate identified risks. These individuals exhibit a deep understanding of the line of business including applicable systems, tools, policies, and procedures and are adept at identifying procedural gaps and deficiencies. Managers will evaluate the design adequacy of the risk control in addition to the operating effectiveness. Qualified persons should be experienced in IT risk mitigation, policy execution and relationship management.

A successful candidate will:

• Participate in the design and successful execution of internal technology control reviews and provide strategic and proactive consultation in identifying IT risk exposures and developing solutions for weaknesses and regulatory compliance issues.
• Understand scope and prioritize examination activities to adhere to testing schedule and complete evaluation according to planned timelines and standards set by Corporate and Regulatory standards.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of technology controls in place to mitigate identified risks; review evidence, document testing results in a comprehensive and organized manner; develop recommendations to correct deficiencies and provide ideas for process improvements.
• For issues identified where controls can be enhanced to ensure compliance with firm or regulatory requirements, support business partners and senior leadership by monitoring action plans to ensure root cause of control deficiencies are resolved in a timely manner.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of federal and/or state fiduciary compliance regulatory requirements applicable to the assigned areas of the review.

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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree; preferably in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Business Administration; equivalent work experience can be considered in lieu of education.
• 4-6 years of related work experience in IT audit, technology risk management, compliance or related experience.
• Ability to understand and provide consultation on IT concepts.
• Familiarity with IT frameworks and guidance (e.g., COBIT, NIST, FFIEC IT Handbooks).
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate with all levels of management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to build strong relationships and work cross functionally with internal and external constituents.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify, research and weigh risk and control issues.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with supporting team members to meet departmental goals.
• Three or more years of financial service experience.
• Professional designation such as CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, or equivalent certification.
• Strong Microsoft Office knowledge; preferably advanced Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel skills and familiarity with SharePoint and Tableau.
• Strong time management, organization and prioritization skills; ability to complete multiple concurrent tasks within close deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and detail.
• Exercise sound judgment to influence a strong risk management culture across business practices.
• Self-motivated along with the ability to bring projects and reporting to conclusion.

In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities