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(s).
Within Schwab Data, this role plays a critical part in how we build, manage, and evolve enterprise data products that enable insight‑driven decision making across the firm. As a Senior Data Product Owner, you’ll bring clarity, ownership, and prioritization to complex data initiatives—partnering closely with technology teams and business stakeholders to turn analytical needs into trusted, well‑designed data products.
You’ll work in a highly collaborative environment that values curiosity, transparency, and shared success. This role offers the opportunity to influence how data is designed, governed, and delivered at scale while continuing to grow your own product leadership capabilities.
What You’ll Do
Own and evolve data products across defined subject areas, ensuring alignment to business outcomes and analytical needsTranslate complex business questions into clear, actionable data requirements for technology teamsPrioritize and manage backlogs to maximize value delivery across the data product lifecyclePartner with engineering, architecture, and analytics teams to design scalable, high‑quality data solutionsRemove obstacles and drive progress by proactively addressing risks, dependencies, and ambiguitiesFoster shared understanding and transparency across stakeholders through clear communication and documentationPromote operational excellence by improving processes that support sustainable data development and deliveryWhat you haveRequired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Analytics, or a related fieldMinimum of 6 years of experience analyzing complex source databases and data warehouse environmentsMinimum of 6 years of hands‑on SQL experience supporting analytical or data warehouse use casesMinimum of 6 years of experience creating requirements for data acquisition, transformation, and curationMinimum of 6 years of experience working as a Product Owner within data management or analytics environmentsFosters ongoing operational excellence by designing processes for organizational capability developmentConstructs processes that streamline and maximize the entire product development life cycleStreamlines requirement analysis and validation for enhanced efficiencyDemonstrated ability to bring structure and clarity to ambiguous problem spacesStrong ability to influence, collaborate, and build alignment across technical and non‑technical partnersProven skill in prioritization, critical thinking, and managing competing demandsPreferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in a related technical or analytical fieldExperience supporting data initiatives within financial services, banking, or brokerage environmentsExperience working in Google Big QueryExperience with any/all Business Data Management (BDM) concepts; Data Migration, Data Quality, Data Synchronization, Data Administration, Data Governance and Metadata ManagementSynthesizes complex data, manages resources, and develops strategic insightsEstablishes communication processes for smooth information flow with others involved in a project or effortProvides thought leadership in the business area and independently drives strategic initiativesSupports peers in technical areas to refine their knowledge, skills, and abilitiesEnables stakeholders to align decisions with business goalsInfluences best practices to plan to prepare for opportunities or challengesChampions innovative solutions to improve efficiency Influences decisions that drive functional success and operational improvementsVerbally articulates ideas impactfully, fostering open dialogue Inspires confidence with proven expertise, integrity, and accurate communicationSets performance-driven goals across groups and drives continuous improvementLeverages diverse expertise to develop strategies in cross-functional projects or programs Creates clear, persuasive, and professional written documents that meet business standardsIn 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 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 Apply Save job