Charles Schwab
Sr. Manager, Product Strategy
Charles Schwab, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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.
Schwab Asset Management is one of the industry’s largest and most experienced asset managers, we offer a focused lineup of competitively priced ETFs, mutual funds and separately managed account strategies designed to serve the central needs of most investors. By operating our business through clients eyes, and putting them at the center of our decisions, we aim to deliver exceptional experiences to investors and the financial professions who serve them. Schwab Asset Management is an important enabler in fulfilling Schwab’s mission of helping everyone be financially fit and critical engine in the company’s profitability and growth. With over 30 years of experience in investment management, Schwab Asset Management manages over $1 trillion in assets, is the 3 rd largest provider of index mutual funds, the 5th largest provider of ETFs and the 3 rd largest provider of money market funds.
The Senior Manager will assist the Director and Managing Director of Schwab Asset Management Innovation with the review and coordination of innovation opportunities across partners groups, with Schwab client-facing enterprises and with Schwab Asset Management senior leadership.
This will be done through a deep understanding of strategic opportunities at and outside of Schwab, industry trends and by Seeing Through Client Eyes to identify client needs. To identify client needs and trends requires a broad understanding of the investment management industry, including an array of asset classes across product structures – separately managed accounts, ETFs, mutual fund, collective investment trusts and money market funds – and the influence that brokers-dealers have on advising and assisting investors, inclusive of retail investors, investment advisors and retirement plans, that influence sales and distribution trends.
In addition, the individual will engage with Schwab Asset Management senior leadership, including the CEO of Schwab Asset Management, playing a key role crafting executive and senior leadership and board presentations requiring extensive collaboration with leaders, partner teams, and subject matter experts to understand and develop presentation goals and content to deliver the intended message to the target audience. The culmination of this work, and a key measure of success in the role, will be impactful and innovative presentations that resonate with diverse audiences across multiple channels.
What you have
BA/BS required. MBA, CFA or other advanced business training is preferred.
3-5 years related experience in financial services, preferably in the asset management industry.
Experience in business strategy and/or product strategy, including ETF, mutual fund and separately manage account product or strategy roles is a plus.
Exceptional verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating visually impactful presentations.
Strong background in creative development, presentation software such as PowerPoint, and visual storytelling of complex concepts and information.
A successful candidate will have the following skills and attributes:
Strong command of the asset management industry, major investment product trends, and investment vehicle types.
High business acumen and ability to understand business strategies and convert into visual storytelling.
Talented at transforming complex information and data into clear, concise, and visually engaging slides, incorporating data visualization, charts and infographics.
Can effectively manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
Passion for serving clients and for the investment management industry.
Comfort with ambiguity in a dynamic and fast-moving work environment with the ability to focus on the critical elements of the work to provide clarity amongst the ambiguity.
Creative and persistent at identifying insights and trends that present opportunities or challenges.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with numerous groups, both internal and external.
In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
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 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 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
Schwab 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 applicantaccessibility@schwab.com or call 800-275-1281.
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.
Schwab Asset Management is one of the industry’s largest and most experienced asset managers, we offer a focused lineup of competitively priced ETFs, mutual funds and separately managed account strategies designed to serve the central needs of most investors. By operating our business through clients eyes, and putting them at the center of our decisions, we aim to deliver exceptional experiences to investors and the financial professions who serve them. Schwab Asset Management is an important enabler in fulfilling Schwab’s mission of helping everyone be financially fit and critical engine in the company’s profitability and growth. With over 30 years of experience in investment management, Schwab Asset Management manages over $1 trillion in assets, is the 3 rd largest provider of index mutual funds, the 5th largest provider of ETFs and the 3 rd largest provider of money market funds.
The Senior Manager will assist the Director and Managing Director of Schwab Asset Management Innovation with the review and coordination of innovation opportunities across partners groups, with Schwab client-facing enterprises and with Schwab Asset Management senior leadership.
This will be done through a deep understanding of strategic opportunities at and outside of Schwab, industry trends and by Seeing Through Client Eyes to identify client needs. To identify client needs and trends requires a broad understanding of the investment management industry, including an array of asset classes across product structures – separately managed accounts, ETFs, mutual fund, collective investment trusts and money market funds – and the influence that brokers-dealers have on advising and assisting investors, inclusive of retail investors, investment advisors and retirement plans, that influence sales and distribution trends.
In addition, the individual will engage with Schwab Asset Management senior leadership, including the CEO of Schwab Asset Management, playing a key role crafting executive and senior leadership and board presentations requiring extensive collaboration with leaders, partner teams, and subject matter experts to understand and develop presentation goals and content to deliver the intended message to the target audience. The culmination of this work, and a key measure of success in the role, will be impactful and innovative presentations that resonate with diverse audiences across multiple channels.
What you have
BA/BS required. MBA, CFA or other advanced business training is preferred.
3-5 years related experience in financial services, preferably in the asset management industry.
Experience in business strategy and/or product strategy, including ETF, mutual fund and separately manage account product or strategy roles is a plus.
Exceptional verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating visually impactful presentations.
Strong background in creative development, presentation software such as PowerPoint, and visual storytelling of complex concepts and information.
A successful candidate will have the following skills and attributes:
Strong command of the asset management industry, major investment product trends, and investment vehicle types.
High business acumen and ability to understand business strategies and convert into visual storytelling.
Talented at transforming complex information and data into clear, concise, and visually engaging slides, incorporating data visualization, charts and infographics.
Can effectively manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
Passion for serving clients and for the investment management industry.
Comfort with ambiguity in a dynamic and fast-moving work environment with the ability to focus on the critical elements of the work to provide clarity amongst the ambiguity.
Creative and persistent at identifying insights and trends that present opportunities or challenges.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with numerous groups, both internal and external.
In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
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 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 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
Schwab 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 applicantaccessibility@schwab.com or call 800-275-1281.