Senior Manager, Technology Risk Management, Digital Asset Oversight

Pay range: USD $170,000.00 - $200,000.00 / Year

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).

As Schwab continues to expand its digital asset capabilities, the Technology Risk Management (TRM) team plays a critical role in helping the firm deliver secure, resilient, and compliant solutions in a rapidly evolving regulatory and technology environment. Within Corporate Risk Management, the Digital Asset Oversight team provides independent risk oversight and effective challenge of first-line activities supporting Schwab's digital asset strategy, products, and supporting technology ecosystem.

In this role, you will partner closely with digital asset business leaders, technology engineering teams, cybersecurity architects, and risk partners to evaluate technology and information security risks associated with digital asset products and services. Using your expertise in cybersecurity, blockchain technology, risk management, and regulatory compliance, you will assess emerging risks, evaluate control effectiveness, and influence decisions that strengthen Schwab's risk posture. You will help drive risk and control assessments, thematic reviews, threat-informed evaluations, issue management activities, and reporting processes that provide leadership with meaningful insight into digital asset-related risk.

Success in this role comes from balancing strategic thinking with analytical rigor, identifying opportunities to strengthen controls, improving risk visibility, and building collaborative relationships across multiple stakeholder groups. Your work will directly contribute to informed decision-making, support the maturity of first-line risk management practices, and help safeguard Schwab clients while enabling innovation within the digital asset space. Through close partnership with business and technology teams, you will have the opportunity to influence how Schwab manages risk, adapts to regulatory developments, and evolves its digital asset offerings over time.

What you have

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, Technology Risk Management, Information Security, or related risk disciplines
• Experience supporting or assessing digital asset, blockchain, cryptocurrency, tokenization, or digital custody environments
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and risk management frameworks, including NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST 800-53, FFIEC, or similar standards
• Demonstrated experience conducting risk assessments, evaluating controls, and identifying technology or information security risks
• Strong Analytical Thinking skills with the ability to evaluate complex issues, identify emerging risks, and recommend practical solutions
• Strong Communication skills with the ability to present risk insights and influence stakeholders across technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience building collaborative partnerships across business, technology, cybersecurity, and risk management functions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt effectively within a fast-changing regulatory and technology environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, CISA, or similar credentials
• Experience with Blockchain Technology, Cryptocurrency platforms, digital asset custody solutions, or hardware security modules (HSMs)
• Knowledge of tokenization risks, decentralized finance (DeFi) vulnerabilities, smart contract risks, or digital asset security practices
• Experience with Regulatory Compliance frameworks applicable to digital assets, including SEC, OCC, NYDFS, or similar regulatory requirements
• Experience supporting Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms and technology risk reporting programs
• Experience developing risk metrics, oversight reporting, and executive-level risk communications
• Advanced understanding of emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerability assessment methodologies, and technology risk trends within digital asset ecosystems

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

What's in it for you

At Schwab, you're empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration-so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. 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