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.Wealth and Asset Management (WAM) Engineering is an organization within Schwab Technology Services aligned to support the technology needs of Schwab Asset Management (SAM), Wealth & Advice Solutions (WAS), the Schwab Center for Financial Research (SCFR), and Third-Party Platform teams. Wealth Management Engineering (WME), an organization within WAM Engineering, is dedicated to providing support to WAS which is a growth area for Schwab.This newly created role will support the future growth of the WAS business. As a seasoned, hands-on technical project manager, you will enable WME to achieve consistent, predictable, high-quality delivery by implementing best practices, tools, metrics, automation frameworks, and provide Agile oversight in the areas of software development and testing. You’ll serve as a strong and versatile hands-on technical project manager. You will help technology teams in WAM Engineering deliver high-quality solutions that meet business objectives in a flexible, collaborative, and rapidly changing environment.You will play a critical role in supporting key stakeholders across the WAS organization which is focused on high-net worth and ultra-high net worth retail investors. Supported business functions span Schwab’s Wealth and Investment Solutions including Schwab Wealth Advisory. You will be working with a team of talented and highly motivated technologists that strive to make technology a strategic differentiator for Schwab’s WAS business and their clients.What you haveRequired qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree - Computer Science a plus
Project Management or Certified Scrum Master certification
3+ years experience in a software development department in the financial services industry, preferably involving cross-team dependencies
2-3 years demonstrated experience in managing small to medium sized projects
Strong understanding of Trade Life Cycle, trade workflows of Equity/ETF, Fixed Income and Mutual Funds
Strong understanding of Wealth Management
Technical/Vendor Product skills:
Windows Operating System Environment
Microsoft Office Products
JIRA
Confluence
Preferred qualifications:
Ability to work independently, and also collaborate with all types of stakeholders, both technical and business, peers, and leaders at different levels of the organization
Well organized and structured in approach to all activities
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization effectively
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to quickly grasp complex concepts and learn new technologies
Strong customer focus with a sense of ownership and determination to drive solutions in a collaborative environment
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Enthusiastic and energetic approach when engaging with teams
Attitude of transparency – desire and ability to update partners and grow trust between cross-functional teams
Continual improvement - constantly learning new tools and techniques to grow your craft, yourself, and your teams
A strong understanding and appreciation for the Agile values and principles
Experience with financial data and resource management
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 [email protected] or call 800-275-1281.