Manager, Retail Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)

Job Description

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. Schwab is uniquely positioned to derive competitive advantage from the use of generative artificial intelligence (“GenAI”) to enhance experiences for reps and clients.

We envision a future where GenAI is woven into the fabric of how we do business, empowering our human talent and facilitating client interactions. Given the scale of this opportunity, the Retail business has stood up a Retail GenAI business function to coordinate GenAI efforts to maximize the value of our investments, support execution to drive efficient delivery of capabilities, and partner on change management efforts to drive engagement and adoption across the business. This role will report to the Director of Retail GenAI and will be a part of Charles Schwab’s Retail Strategy team which is the internal management consulting group for the Retail business. The Retail business is Schwab’s primary business unit with 13,000 employees worldwide.

Our team of roughly 15 professionals serves as a trusted adviser to the head of the Retail business and the Retail Leadership Team and works on strategic and operational issues at the top of senior management’s agenda. Job summary:We are seeking a Manager for the Retail GenAI business function.

As a Manager, you will have the opportunity to:Set Retail GenAI strategy & vision:Conduct market & strategic analyses to identify opportunities for GenAI product developmentDefine business goals and partner with product owners to translate into a clear vision for product developmentSet the strategic priorities and roadmap for product development and ensure cross-firm alignmentObtain funding and resources needed to execute on strategic prioritiesSupport Retail GenAI initiative execution:Define the project structure and stand-up the implementation programLead execution on non-technical workstreams (e. g. , marketing & education, legal & compliance, field enablement)Support product and technical execution partners in strategic decision making (e.

g. , cross-project trade-offs, Retail-wide prioritization)Partner on change management efforts:Support rollout of GenAI applications across the Retail businessPartner with field enablement to drive adoption and realize productivity benefitsWhat you are good at:Structured problem solving: You can bring order to an ambiguous problem, breaking it down into its key components and providing a framework that helps focus our thoughts and energy on what matters mostAnalysis / decision support:You can identify the key pieces of information that we must know to make a decision and can either find answers yourself or identify the partners who will help you get those answers. This includes the ability to structure and execute quantitative analysis, e.

g. , calculating how much an initiative might costStorytelling and executive communication:You can communicate a strategy through executive-level PowerPoint materials, tailoring your message to the audience and telling a compelling story to drive to our desired outcomesSequencing work into a series of steps:You can identify where we are on a body of work, our desired destination, and the steps or actions to take to reach that destinationPlanning and executing large & complex projects:You can identify a set of workstreams and deliverables necessary to execute on an overall objective; you can organize these workstreams into an overall program structure with associated timelines, stakeholders, and governance; and you can facilitate the execution of workstreams by working with partners to define the client experience, detail key requirements, and hand the requirements off to the relevant technology domains to executeAttention to detail: You have a strong system for tracking next steps / open questions to ensure that nothing (even less urgent items) falls through the cracks.

You have processes for quality checking your own work and an intuition for information that “seems off” and merits further scrutiny, based on context and what you already knowAdapting: You can adjust quickly to unexpected changes in prioritiesLearning: You can rapidly ascend the learning curve on new or unfamiliar topics, and you genuinely enjoy learning new skills or knowledgeWhat you haveRequired Qualifications:2+ years of work experience in Strategy and/or Client ExperienceBachelor’s degreeSuperior communication skills, both written and verbal, with demonstrated ability developing materials and effectively presenting informationStrong sense of urgency and a proactive approachSuperior analytical skills, creativity in problem solving, and attention to detailStrong proficiency in PowerPoint and ExcelPersonal and professional alignment with Schwab’s vision and values, with a strong interest in our businessPreferred Qualifications (but not required)Prior experience in financial services, including experience with financial markets, products, and technologyWhat’s in it for youAt 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 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 insurance

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