Sr Product Owner

We are seeking a Senior Product Owner (PO) to support and evolve Charles Schwab’s Mutual Fund Trading Platform within the Trading Applications Platform Strategy and Support (TAPSS) organization. This role partners closely with business stakeholders and technology teams to deliver high-quality trading, reporting, and operational capabilities that align with firm strategy, regulatory requirements, and client experience goals.

The Senior Product Owner plays a critical role across the full mutual fund trading lifecycle, including order entry, fund placement, execution, reporting, and operational support, requiring strong business acumen, technical understanding, and Agile product leadership

Our Opportunity

• Serve as the primary liaison between business and technology teams

• Own and prioritize the product backlog balancing features, regulatory needs, and business partner support

• Write user stories, workflows, and acceptance criteria

• Support development, production support, and enhancements across trading platforms

• Lead delivery of high-profile initiatives across multiple systemsFacilitate

• Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and PI PlanningPartner with Product Owners and technology teams to manage dependencies

• Ensure transparency of delivery progress, risks, and outcomes

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and PI Planning

• Partner with Product Owners and technology teams to manage dependencies

• Ensure transparency of delivery progress, risks, and outcomes

• Support QA, UAT, certification, and release readiness

• Identify risks and mitigation strategies early

• Train business users on new features

• 3 - 5 of Senior Product Owner experience

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management

• Experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives

• Knowledge of mutual fund trading and financial services

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years securities industry or trading experience

• 3-5 years managing large, complex initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

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

CO Salary Range: USD $105,600.00 - $234,600.00 / Year

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

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.