Senior Manager Product Management Alternative Investments

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(s).

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

Schwab Asset Management is the asset management arm of Charles Schwab and is committed to helping investors achieve their financial goals through a focused lineup of competitively priced ETFs, mutual funds, and separately managed account strategies. As part of the Schwab Asset Management Innovation and Product Management team, this Sr. Manager , Product Manager will help shape, launch, and manage alternative investment solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of individual investors and registered investment advisors.

In this individual contributor role, you will bring product management expertise, Alternative Investments knowledge, and strong business judgment to support the lifecycle of a suite of alternative investment funds, including private credit, private equity, and private real estate. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will partner across product, distribution, legal, sales, client service, and other business teams to evaluate market opportunities, support product growth, and ensure strong alignment between business priorities, client needs, regulatory commitments, and competitive trends.

This role is ideal for a product management professional who can combine strategic thinking, sound decision making, and clear communication to solve complex business challenges. You will use research, market insight, and stakeholder partnership to influence product direction, support campaigns and positioning, and create clear, informative content for clients and business partners. Your ability to collaborate across teams, adapt in a fast-moving environment, and translate product expertise into meaningful outcomes will be key to helping Schwab continue delivering innovative investment solutions with integrity and service above all.

What you have

Required qualifications

• 6+ years of product management experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• Experience with Alternative Investments, including private credit, private equity, private real estate, or similar investment strategies

• Solid understanding of financial markets and investment products

• Ability to apply Product Management, Product Strategy, and Business Acumen to support product development, product lifecycle management, and business growth

• Strong Data Analysis, Research Analysis, and Problem Solving skills with the ability to evaluate fund, industry, market, and competitive trends

• Strong Written Communication and Oral Communication skills with the ability to create clear, informative content for clients, business partners, and internal stakeholders

• Ability to build effective partnerships and collaborate across legal, product, distribution, sales, client service, and other business teams

• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred qualifications

• CFA strongly preferred

• MBA preferred

• Series 7 license preferred

• Experience with options overlay strategies

• Experience supporting retail and institutional investment products, distribution channels, or client segments

• Strong Regulatory Compliance awareness with the ability to partner with legal and business teams on ongoing regulatory and supervisory commitments

• Strong Competitive Analysis and Market Research skills with the ability to identify trends, evaluate opportunities, and support product positioning

• Strong Stakeholder Management and Collaboration skills with the ability to influence outcomes across cross-functional teams

• High level of Organization, Attention to Detail, and Priority Management in a fast-paced, multiple-deliverable environment

• Passion for investing, following investment trends, and helping deliver solutions that support client outcomes

In addition to the salary range, this role is 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 (https://www.schwabjobs.com/hybrid-work) 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 (https://www.schwabjobs.com/summary-of-benefits) 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

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

Schwab is an affirmative action employer, focused on employing and advancing in employment, qualified women, racial and ethnic minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities in the workplace. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at [email protected] or call 800-275-1281.