Senior Technology Risk Management - Enterprise Technology and Architecture Governance

About the role

As a Senior Manager in Technology Risk Management (TRM), part of Corporate Risk Management (CRM), you will play a critical role in protecting Schwab’s technology ecosystem. You will partner with Corporate Risk Management, technology, security, and business teams to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate technology risk, ensuring alignment with the firm's risk appetite while protecting client assets, client information, and Schwab’s operational environment.

In this Technology Architecture Governance Risk (TAGR) role, you will provide independent oversight of enterprise technology and architecture governance processes. You will evaluate the effectiveness of architecture governance frameworks, assess compliance with technology policies, standards, and controls, and drive improvements that strengthen risk management practices. Your work will influence enterprise-wide governance outcomes by conducting risk assessments, developing meaningful metrics and reporting, and providing insights that support executive decision-making.

You will assess risks associated with traditional and emerging technologies, helping stakeholders understand complex risk considerations and make informed decisions. Success requires navigating complex environments, analyzing emerging risks, balancing competing priorities, and building trusted partnerships across technology, risk, audit, security, and business functions.

This role offers the opportunity to shape strategic and tactical initiatives that enhance governance, operational resilience, and risk transparency while supporting compliance with industry regulations and evolving technology standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent oversight of enterprise technology and architecture governance processes to ensure alignment with the firm's risk appetite, regulatory requirements, and operational resilience objectives.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of enterprise-wide governance frameworks, assessing risks across technology and architecture governance solutions for responsible deployment and compliance with internal standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assess risks associated with traditional and emerging technologies, helping stakeholders understand complex risk considerations and make informed decisions.
• Develop risk reporting, metrics, dashboards, and executive-level governance materials to support decision-making.
• Influence sustainable change, strengthen enterprise risk capabilities, and ensure the security, reliability, and resilience of Schwab’s technology landscape.
• Synthesize complex information, provide strategic risk insights, challenge assumptions, and influence action across a diverse group of partners and leaders.
• Manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in technology operations, technology risk management, information security, governance, compliance, audit, or a related discipline.
• Experience assessing or overseeing enterprise architecture, technology governance, technology controls, or related risk management processes.
• Experience developing risk reporting, metrics, dashboards, or executive-level governance materials.
• Working knowledge of technology risk management frameworks and industry standards, including NIST, COBIT, FFIEC, or similar guidance.
• Understanding of applicable regulatory, compliance, and legal requirements, including GDPR, PCI, FFIEC, GLBA, SOX, or comparable regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, prioritize, and communicate technology and operational risks through data-driven analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Experience influencing stakeholders, collaborating effectively, and driving outcomes across multiple business functions, including technology, security, risk, compliance, and audit teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and executive audiences.
• Ability to work independently and proactively with minimal direction.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Risk Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing technology risk management oversight within financial services or another highly regulated industry.
• Experience assessing compliance with technology policies, standards, controls, and governance requirements.
• Experience supporting operational resilience, cyber risk, incident management, or risk mitigation programs.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture governance practices, architecture review processes, and technology lifecycle management.
• Experience with data analysis, reporting, and visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CPCB, or equivalent credentials.
• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and a 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.

Pay

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

Schedule

This role is on-site in the specified location(s). Schwab’s Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances workplace flexibility with in-person collaboration.