Senior AI Partnership & Business Development Lead - AI Transformation

Your Opportunity

At Schwab, you will build a rewarding career while making a difference in the lives of our millions of clients. Here, innovative thinking meets creative problem solving as we work together to challenge the status quo. We believe in the power of collaboration and value being together in the office, which is why this role is based on-site in our San Francisco office. Joining Schwab means joining a company committed to transforming the financial industry and putting clients at the center of everything we do.

Schwab’s AI Strategy & Transformation team, known as AI.x, is the central hub for Artificial Intelligence at Schwab. We are an integrated product, engineering, strategy and risk team, all based in San Francisco. We help set the enterprise vision for AI, invest in the most promising opportunities, and accelerate delivery across the company. We also build the core platform that powers AI at scale and explore next-generation GenAI efforts that will redefine how we serve our clients.

As a Sr Manager, AI Partnership & Business Development Lead on AI.x, you will play an essential role in advancing Schwab’s priorities by driving the analysis, execution, and expansion of innovative AI partnerships and business solutions. This position offers the opportunity to help shape Schwab’s future with AI, create transformative initiatives that serve millions of clients, and grow your career in one of the most dynamic areas of technology today.

In this role, you will lead the identification, negotiation, and management of strategic AI partnerships that elevate client engagement and deliver business value. You will collaborate closely with architects, engineers, researchers, and business leaders to align partnership objectives with Schwab’s enterprise strategy. You will participate in mentoring and sharing knowledge with junior team members, helping to build strong business development practices and foster a culture of continuous learning. You will contribute to solving complex strategic challenges, supporting business standards, and driving experimentation from concept to implementation. Above all, you will bring curiosity, creativity, and expertise to help propel the next generation of AI-powered experiences at Schwab.

What You’ll Do

• AI Business Development : Engage with the AI business ecosystem, from early stage-up to enterprise, to identify emerging capabilities and communicate their potential to Schwab executives. Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure responsible and scalable AI adoption of potential solutions & integration
• Competitive Analysis : Stay current on emerging AI technologies, trends, and best practices to inform Schwab’s AI roadmap. Evaluate and recommend new AI capabilities for enterprise adoption, including partnerships with startups and vendors
• AI Strategy & Implementation : Support the development and execution of GenAI-driven solutions across business units, translating business needs into AI opportunities by collaborating with stakeholders across product, operations, and technology
• Executive Communication : Manage executive-level communications, including presentations, briefings, and strategic updates. Craft compelling narratives that articulate the value and impact of AI initiatives to senior leadership

What you’ll gain

What you have

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In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.

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