Charles Schwab · 6 hours ago
Senior Manager, Business Unit Risk - Premier Bank Digital Assets
Westlake, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
6+ years expCharles Schwab is a leading financial services firm, and they are seeking a dynamic Business Unit Risk leader to join their Premier Bank’s Digital Assets team. The Senior Manager of Business Unit Risk will oversee the risk program for digital assets, conducting risk assessments, developing processes, and ensuring compliance while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Functional knowledge and experience in spot crypto and digital assets trading and custody in a Banking or Financial services environment
Assist the Director to ensure successful deployment and operation of digital assets risk management program and roadmap deliverables
Help develop a program change management framework and participate in monitoring changes to enterprise crypto risk profile and processes and report as appropriately
Conduct Risk assessments to identify any possible gaps, efficacy of controls implementation and review
Recommend and implement processes to foster education and awareness of Crypto and digital assets knowledge to the broader Schwab organization
Tactically coordinate with various enterprise risk teams and program stakeholders to identify, assess, respond, measure, and report key risks related to the product implementation and ongoing monitoring
Participate and offer subject matter expertise in activities that define business, technical, and operational requirements in Schwab’s crypto and digital assets space identifying gaps and issues
Provide analysis, triage and support of digital assets related risk escalations and participate in resolution and/or make recommendations for further investigation as appropriate
Participate in root cause analysis, identification of risk themes and thematic issue resolution as appropriate. Also participate in related reporting and remediation
Assist Director of digital assets with detailed documentation, administration, and reporting to program related committees and subcommittees
Be a thought leader in assisting with creation and implementation of comprehensive, holistic controls in a heterogeneous and decentralized business environment with a variety of users including employees, business partners, contractors, professional services and customers
Stay abreast of emerging and regulatory risks pertaining to the crypto and digital assets and maintain subject matter expertise to assist the Director in ensuring that program reflects business and regulatory drivers without affecting operational efficiency
Actively participate as an invaluable member of a high-performing risk team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement
Assist in creating program and operating procedures to continuously improve the digital assets risk management program
Assist in the management of responses to Program related audit and regulatory inquiries
Assist in the management of responses to Program related inquiries from Charles Schwab leadership, businesses, subsidiaries, teams, and partners
Lead cross-functional efforts among members Program teams and stakeholders
Assist in the development of metrics, reports and briefings to key program stakeholders and senior leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required. Graduate level experience a plus
Minimum of 6 years of experience as a risk management practitioner, with increasing responsibility for deliverables and projects; preferably in digital assets and/or highly regulated banking entities
Hands-on experience working in an enterprise risk or operations program
Understanding of applicable regulatory requirements/laws related to digital assets and spot crypto offerings
Experience in gathering requirements, documenting and assessing information for implementing risk controls
Preferred
Experience in project planning, meeting facilitation for multiple groups and projects
Analyzes issues objectively, thinking through potential impacts and out of the box thinking to manage risks appropriately
Ability to effectively communicate with business and executive audiences, both oral and written
Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, influencing, prioritization, decision-making and conflict resolution skills
Strong initiative; self-starter; self-directed; ability to multi-task
A curious thinker with strong business judgment and analytical skills who can solve problems and keep driving work forward
Strong project management skills, including attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and work efficiently (independently and with teams) to meet tight deadlines
High degree of comfort and adaptation dealing with ambiguity, motivated to drive results while operating autonomously in a dynamic and fast-moving work environment
Dynamic relationship building, partnership, and collaborative skills
Personally, and professionally aligned with Schwab's vision and values, and a strong interest in financial services
Benefits
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
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