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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Westlake, TX
Requisition ID 2026-129571
Category Risk & Regulatory
Position type Regular
Pay range USD $93,300.00 - $143,200.00 / Year
Application deadline 2026-11-10
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.
We are offering the opportunity for a dynamic and engaging Business Unit Risk leader to join Charles Schwab Premier Bank’s Digital Assets team offering spot crypto trading for our clients. This spot crypto product offer will complement an existing extensive range of brokerage and banking products, serving a critical role in maintaining Schwab’s place as a leading financial services firm, providing accessibility and award-winning education on cutting-edge products and services for our clients.
This role will be responsible for conducting active monitoring of various risk activities which span across various business units in the Company. Responsibilities will include hands-on risk and control development, reporting and administration, ongoing vendor oversight and customer complaint monitoring, regulatory compliance and driving risk accountability across the first line in a matrixed environment.
You will be expected to perform business-as-usual project and operational activities that will provide key input into Charles Schwab Premier Bank’s evolving and maturing digital assets and spot crypto offering. You will contribute towards building and improving the overarching strategies and policies to effectively safeguard the Company and our clients. This individual is expected to possess and subject matter expertise to impact governance, oversight, policy and process development.
Key responsibilities
This is an individual contributor position. Key responsibilities would include (but not be limited) to below:
- Assist the Director to ensure successful deployment and operation of digital assets risk management program and roadmap deliverables.
- Tactically coordinate with various enterprise risk teams and program stakeholders to identify, assess, respond, measure, and report key risks related to the product implementation and ongoing monitoring.
- Participate and offer subject matter expertise in activities that define business, technical, and operational requirements in Schwab’s crypto and digital assets space identifying gaps and issues.
- Provide analysis, triage and support of digital assets related risk escalations and participate in resolution and/or make recommendations for further investigation as appropriate.
- Participate in root cause analysis, identification of risk themes and thematic issue resolution as appropriate. Also participate in related reporting and remediation.
- Assist Director of digital assets with detailed documentation, administration, and reporting to program related committees and subcommittees.
- Be a thought leader in assisting with creation and implementation of comprehensive, holistic controls in a heterogeneous and decentralized business environment with a variety of users including employees, business partners, contractors, professional services and customers.
- Stay abreast of emerging and regulatory risks pertaining to the crypto and digital assets and maintain subject matter expertise to assist the Director in ensuring that program reflects business and regulatory drivers without affecting operational efficiency.
- Actively participate as an invaluable member of a high-performing risk team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Assist in creating program and operating procedures to continuously improve the digital assets risk management program.
- Assist in the management of responses to Program related audit and regulatory inquiries.
- Assist in the management of responses to Program related inquiries from Charles Schwab leadership, businesses, subsidiaries, teams, and partners.
- Lead cross-functional efforts among members Program teams and stakeholders.
- Assist in the development of metrics, reports and briefings to key program stakeholders and senior leadership.
What you have
To ensure that we have fulfilled our promise of "challenging the status quo," this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 4 years of experience as a risk management practitioner, with increasing responsibility for deliverables and projects; preferably in digital assets and/or highly regulated banking entities.
- Hands-on experience working in an enterprise risk or operations program, along with current working experience with Schwab systems and processes.
- Analyzes issues objectively, thinking through potential impacts and out of the box thinking to manage risks appropriately.
- Understanding of applicable regulatory requirements/laws related to digital assets and spot crypto offerings.
- Ability to effectively communicate with business and executive audiences, both oral and written is required.
- Experience in gathering requirements, documenting and assessing information for implementing risk controls is required.
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, influencing, prioritization, decision-making and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong initiative; self-starter; self-directed; ability to multi-task.
- Experience in project planning, meeting facilitation for multiple groups and projects is preferred.
- Personally, and professionally aligned with Schwab's vision and values, and a strong interest in financial services.
- Bachelor’s degree required. Graduate level experience a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
- A curious thinker with strong business judgment and analytical skills who can solve problems and keep driving work forward.
- Strong project management skills, including attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and work efficiently (independently and with teams) to meet tight deadlines.
- High degree of comfort and adaptation dealing with ambiguity, motivated to drive results while operating autonomously in a dynamic and fast-moving work environment.
- Dynamic relationship building, partnership, and collaborative skills.
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.
Eligible Schwabbies receive
- Medical, dental and vision benefits.
- 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
- Tuition reimbursement to keep developing your career.
- Paid parental leave and adoption/family building benefits.
- Sabbatical leave available after five years of employment.
Location: Westlake, TX
Requisition ID 2026-129571
Category Risk & Regulatory
Position type Regular
Pay range USD $93,300.00 - $143,200.00 / Year
Application deadline 2026-11-10
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.
We are offering the opportunity for a dynamic and engaging Business Unit Risk leader to join Charles Schwab Premier Bank’s Digital Assets team offering spot crypto trading for our clients. This spot crypto product offer will complement an existing extensive range of brokerage and banking products, serving a critical role in maintaining Schwab’s place as a leading financial services firm, providing accessibility and award-winning education on cutting-edge products and services for our clients.
This role will be responsible for conducting active monitoring of various risk activities which span across various business units in the Company. Responsibilities will include hands-on risk and control development, reporting and administration, ongoing vendor oversight and customer complaint monitoring, regulatory compliance and driving risk accountability across the first line in a matrixed environment.
You will be expected to perform business-as-usual project and operational activities that will provide key input into Charles Schwab Premier Bank’s evolving and maturing digital assets and spot crypto offering. You will contribute towards building and improving the overarching strategies and policies to effectively safeguard the Company and our clients. This individual is expected to possess and subject matter expertise to impact governance, oversight, policy and process development.
Key responsibilities
This is an individual contributor position. Key responsibilities would include (but not be limited) to below:
- Assist the Director to ensure successful deployment and operation of digital assets risk management program and roadmap deliverables.
- Tactically coordinate with various enterprise risk teams and program stakeholders to identify, assess, respond, measure, and report key risks related to the product implementation and ongoing monitoring.
- Participate and offer subject matter expertise in activities that define business, technical, and operational requirements in Schwab’s crypto and digital assets space identifying gaps and issues.
- Provide analysis, triage and support of digital assets related risk escalations and participate in resolution and/or make recommendations for further investigation as appropriate.
- Participate in root cause analysis, identification of risk themes and thematic issue resolution as appropriate. Also participate in related reporting and remediation.
- Assist Director of digital assets with detailed documentation, administration, and reporting to program related committees and subcommittees.
- Be a thought leader in assisting with creation and implementation of comprehensive, holistic controls in a heterogeneous and decentralized business environment with a variety of users including employees, business partners, contractors, professional services and customers.
- Stay abreast of emerging and regulatory risks pertaining to the crypto and digital assets and maintain subject matter expertise to assist the Director in ensuring that program reflects business and regulatory drivers without affecting operational efficiency.
- Actively participate as an invaluable member of a high-performing risk team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Assist in creating program and operating procedures to continuously improve the digital assets risk management program.
- Assist in the management of responses to Program related audit and regulatory inquiries.
- Assist in the management of responses to Program related inquiries from Charles Schwab leadership, businesses, subsidiaries, teams, and partners.
- Lead cross-functional efforts among members Program teams and stakeholders.
- Assist in the development of metrics, reports and briefings to key program stakeholders and senior leadership.
What you have
To ensure that we have fulfilled our promise of "challenging the status quo," this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 4 years of experience as a risk management practitioner, with increasing responsibility for deliverables and projects; preferably in digital assets and/or highly regulated banking entities.
- Hands-on experience working in an enterprise risk or operations program, along with current working experience with Schwab systems and processes.
- Analyzes issues objectively, thinking through potential impacts and out of the box thinking to manage risks appropriately.
- Understanding of applicable regulatory requirements/laws related to digital assets and spot crypto offerings.
- Ability to effectively communicate with business and executive audiences, both oral and written is required.
- Experience in gathering requirements, documenting and assessing information for implementing risk controls is required.
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, influencing, prioritization, decision-making and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong initiative; self-starter; self-directed; ability to multi-task.
- Experience in project planning, meeting facilitation for multiple groups and projects is preferred.
- Personally, and professionally aligned with Schwab's vision and values, and a strong interest in financial services.
- Bachelor’s degree required. Graduate level experience a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
- A curious thinker with strong business judgment and analytical skills who can solve problems and keep driving work forward.
- Strong project management skills, including attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and work efficiently (independently and with teams) to meet tight deadlines.
- High degree of comfort and adaptation dealing with ambiguity, motivated to drive results while operating autonomously in a dynamic and fast-moving work environment.
- Dynamic relationship building, partnership, and collaborative skills.
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.
Eligible Schwabbies receive
- Medical, dental and vision benefits.
- 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
- Tuition reimbursement to keep developing your career.
- Paid parental leave and adoption/family building benefits.
- Sabbatical leave available after five years of employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Business Unit Manager
Lead with business impact, not just management experience
Hiring managers for this role want measurable outcomes: revenue growth, cost reduction, team expansion. Quantify what your unit delivered under your leadership. Numbers convert faster than responsibilities listed on a resume.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront with recruiters
Business Unit Manager searches often run three to six months. If your OPT cap-out date falls within that window, say so early. Recruiters need time to align hiring timelines with your work authorization expiration date.
Emphasize cross-functional coordination skills
This role sits at the intersection of finance, operations, and people management. Highlighting experience coordinating across departments signals the organizational maturity employers expect at the business unit level, regardless of your immigration status.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship before accepting offers
Some employers will hire you on OPT but haven't committed to sponsoring the next step. Ask directly whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas before and whether they would for this specific role.
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Business Unit Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Business Unit Manager on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Business Unit Manager roles qualify under F-1 OPT as long as the position is directly related to your field of study. Most students with degrees in business administration, management, finance, or operations can demonstrate that connection. You'll work on your Employment Authorization Document for up to 12 months, or 36 months if you qualify for a STEM OPT extension.
Does a Business Unit Manager role qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you hold a STEM-designated degree, such as a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems or an MBA with a STEM designation, and the Business Unit Manager role aligns with that field, you can apply for a 24-month STEM extension. Confirm your degree's STEM designation with your DSO before assuming you qualify.
Will employers sponsor H-1B visas for Business Unit Manager roles?
Many do, particularly established companies in manufacturing, healthcare, finance, and technology where business unit leadership is a recognized specialty. The key is finding employers who have sponsored H-1B petitions previously. Migrate Mate filters for employers with active sponsorship histories, which makes identifying these companies significantly faster than reviewing job postings one by one.
How should I explain my OPT status when applying for senior roles like this?
Be direct and matter-of-fact. State your work authorization status and end date early in recruiter conversations so there are no surprises late in the process. Frame it as a timeline to plan around, not a disqualifier. Most employers evaluating candidates for Business Unit Manager roles are focused on leadership track record. Authorization status is a logistics question, not a reflection of your qualifications.
What industries hire Business Unit Managers on OPT most often?
Manufacturing, logistics, healthcare operations, financial services, and enterprise technology are the most consistent sources of Business Unit Manager roles that accommodate OPT candidates. These industries tend to have formal organizational structures where the role is well-defined, making it easier to establish the direct connection between your degree and your position that OPT requires.