Senior Specialist - Retail Strategy

The Charles Schwab Corp

Lone Tree, CO

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Benchmarking, Business Plan, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Competitive Research, Data Analysis, Delivery Management, Detail Oriented, Economics, Finance, Financial Services, Industry/Trade Press, Leadership, Management Consulting, Market Analysis, Mergers and Acquisitions, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Operational Audit, Operational Strategy, Organizational Development/Management, Organizational Skills, Press Releases, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Product Pricing, Retail, Retail Strategy, Storytelling, Strategic Analysis, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Lone Tree, CO
POSTED
30+ days ago

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)

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

Charles Schwab''s Retail Strategy & Analytics is the internal management consulting group for the Retail business, which is the primary business unit at Schwab, responsible for $18B in revenue, and has 13,000 employees worldwide.

Retail Strategy & Analytics serves as a trusted adviser to the head of the Retail business and the Retail Leadership Team and works on strategic, operational, and analytical issues at the top of senior management''s agenda. Our team of roughly 40 professionals is a premier pipeline for diverse and high potential talent, and alumni include senior leaders across the entire firm.

Retail Strategy & Analytics serves two primary functions:

1) Assisting with strategic decisions, operational, and business planning needs for the Retail Leadership Team

2) Supporting ongoing analytics and reporting needs for the Retail Leadership Team.

This opening is for the Retail Strategy function. This role will be expected to own the competitive intelligence and pricing responsibilities within the team. These responsibilities primarily include (a) providing the Retail Strategy PoV based on monitoring competitors' earnings, and public announcements and (b) maintaining Retail pricing competitive benchmarking. Other work may include growth strategy, market assessment and entry evaluation, M&A and divestiture strategy, and operating model / organizational design.

Opportunity Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Specialist who will help own the competitive intelligence and pricing responsibilities.

As a Senior Specialist, you will have the opportunity to:

Support and evolve Retail Strategy's pricing and competitive intelligence capabilities, serving as the team's point person for competitor actions and pricing dynamics

  • Maintain and enhance ongoing Retail pricing and competitive benchmarking, ensuring senior leaders have timely, accurate visibility into Schwab's market positioning
  • Synthesize fact‑based, relevant points of view on competitors, translating insights and interpreting strategic implications for Retail leadership
  • Influence key strategic decisions that shape the direction of Schwab's Retail business through rigorous external analysis and clear storytelling
  • Support the execution of workstreams for large, complex strategy projects, bringing a strong competitive and market lens to broader initiatives such as growth strategy and market assessments
  • Build strong relationships with cross‑functional partners, developing deep expertise in Retail pricing, competitive dynamics, and business economics
  • Regularly present and disseminate insights and recommendations to senior leadership
  • Benefit from minimal travel and a hybrid work environment (will be expected to be on-site 4 days per week)

What you have

  • 1+ years of full time work experience, preferably in management consulting, financial services, strategy, analytics, or roles involving market, pricing, or competitive analysis

  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to:

  • Analyze external data sources such as earnings, annual strategic updates, press releases, and industry research

  • Develop fact-based points of view on competitors and pricing dynamics

  • Synthesize insights into clear implications for retail business strategy

  • Stay in-tune with Senior Leadership's top priorities to translate external research into relevant strategic insights

  • Demonstrated interest or experience in competitive intelligence, pricing, or market analysis

  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex analysis into executive‑ready insights and narratives

  • Ability to independently manage recurring analytical responsibilities (e.g., benchmarking, monitoring, updates) alongside project-based work

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with comfort managing ongoing deliverables

  • Collaborative mindset and ability to build credibility as a subject matter resource

  • Comfort working in a fast paced, evolving environment

  • Working proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel

  • Bonus: Experience in leveraging tools and technology (e.g., AI) to scale internal intelligence and benchmarking capabilities

  • Personally and professionally aligned with Schwab's vision and values, and a deep interest in financial services

About the Company

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The Charles Schwab Corp

The Charles Schwab Corporation is a leading provider of financial services, with more than 300 offices. Through its operating subsidiaries, the company provides a full range of securities brokerage, banking, money management and financial advisory services to individual investors and independent investment advisors. Named "Highest in Investor Satisfaction with Self-Directed Services" by J.D. Power and Associates in 2009, its broker-dealer subsidiary, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (member SIPC) affiliates offer a complete range of investment services and products including an extensive selection of mutual funds; financial planning and investment advice; retirement plan and equity compensation plan services; referrals to independent fee-based investment advisors; and custodial, operational and trading support for independent, fee-based investment advisors through Schwab Advisor Services.

The Charles Schwab Bank (member FDIC) provides banking and mortgage services and products. To meet the needs of our clients, we are actively recruiting people with the desire, drive and creativity to find solutions that help meet our clients' needs; who want the chance to learn, grow with the company and explore their career opportunities; who will strive for excellence in achieving our clients' and our company's goals; who have the highest ethical standards - individuals who take pride in making a difference in people's lives.
COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Security and Surveillance
FOUNDED
1971
WEBSITE
http://www.aboutschwab.com/careers