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Sr Product Manager (Business) - Brokerage Product Management

Charles Schwab · Phoenix, AZ, USA ·

Pay:
120.000 - 180.000
Job type:
Full Time

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.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without employer sponsorship.

As part of the Retail Client Experience and Brokerage Products organization, Schwab’s Brokerage Products team helps ensure core brokerage, individual retirement, and small business retirement products meet regulatory requirements, align with industry standards, and support the development and execution of innovative product strategies.

About The Role
We are seeking a strategic, collaborative Senior Business Product Manager (individual contributor) to help lead day‑to‑day product management for Schwab’s core brokerage account products, including Schwab One, Organization, Trust, and Estate accounts. This role is responsible for translating business, client, regulatory, and operational needs into clear product priorities; maintaining product health; and partnering across Schwab to deliver enhancements that improve the client and employee experience. The Manager will serve as a product subject matter expert, represent the product line in cross‑functional initiatives, and help shape roadmap decisions across Investor Services and Advisor Services.

Key Responsibilities

Own product management activities for assigned core brokerage account products, including product strategy inputs, product health, documentation, and enhancement prioritization

Maintain and improve client‑facing and internal product materials, including forms, account applications, account agreements, and Knowledge Center content, in partnership with Legal, Compliance, Operations, Service, Marketing, and Field‑facing teams

Monitor product performance, client and field feedback, operational pain points, competitive trends, and regulatory developments to identify opportunities to improve product experience

Lead product health reviews and competitive gap assessments; synthesize findings into clear recommendations, business cases, and roadmap opportunities

With partners and Director, develop and manage product roadmap inputs for Schwab One, Organization, Trust, and Estate accounts, balancing client impact, business value, risk, regulatory requirements, and execution feasibility

Represent the product line in cross‑functional initiatives, ensuring proposed solutions support the intended client experience, operational model, and business outcomes

Proactively identify risks, dependencies, trade‑offs, and roadblocks; communicate options and recommendations clearly to leadership and stakeholders

Support a One Schwab approach by building strong relationships, influencing without direct authority, and driving alignment across teams with competing priorities

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience in product management, financial services, brokerage, wealth management, or a related business role

Strong understanding of product management fundamentals, including product lifecycle management, roadmap development, prioritization, business case development, and stakeholder alignment

Demonstrated ability to work across Legal, Compliance, Operations, Risk, Technology, Marketing, Service, and Field‑facing teams to drive business outcomes

Effective at building partner relationships and influencing for outcomes

Strong analytical judgment, with the ability to use data, client feedback, operational insights, competitive research, and risk considerations to frame options and recommendations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex topics for varied audiences and communicate effectively with senior leaders

Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution

Ability to influence outcomes without direct authority, navigate ambiguity, and resolve issues through structured decision‑making and partnership

Experience working with regulated products, control environments, or compliance‑driven change

Knowledge of brokerage account products, including individual, organization, trust, estate, or other complex account types

Preferred Skills

Understanding of Schwab’s core brokerage product offerings, operating model, and client/field service environment

In addition to the salary range, this role is also 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

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