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 are seeking a dynamic Sr. Manager, Trading Platforms Marketing to own the development of targeted marketing strategies and the go-to-market strategy – from journey to conversion – for key product offerings.

This role combines deep customer insights, data-driven marketing strategies, and product expertise to ensure Schwab’s trading platforms appeal to a range of trading audiences – all in the name of maximizing Schwab’s relevance among active traders. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to build compelling campaigns to achieve product goals, while driving growth for the trader segment at large.

Responsibilities:

Audience Insights & Trends:Analyze audience(s) of active traders and self-directed investors in order to identify key insights for marketing activation.Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to understand customer pain points, motivations and unique needs – particularly as it pertains to experiences with trading platforms.Monitor trends to anticipate needs and refine strategies.Identify opportunities to deepen relationships with trader clients.Go-to-market Strategy:Own the end-to-end go-to-market strategy for Schwab’s trading platforms – including thinkorswim and trading experiences on Schwab.com and Schwab Mobile – ensuring alignment with segment priorities.Develop and refine platform positioning and messaging designed to resonate with target segments.Create marketing plans for new product launches and/or feature updates.Partner with the Product team to ensure alignment between product features and audience expectations.Collaborate with partners in Retail Acquisition to develop acquisition campaigns featuring trading platforms.Campaign Management:Design and execute multi-channel marketing campaigns tailored to active traders and self-directed investors.Author compelling strategy briefs for internal and external partners in order to develop dynamic, breakthrough creative campaigns.Partner with colleagues in Trader Marketing to ensure plans connect with other segment experiences, all while looking through clients’ eyes.Ensure consistent and cohesive messaging across all customer touchpoints.Client Engagement:Create experiences and campaigns that help clients choose the trading platform right for their needs.Leverage trading platforms to deepen client relationships.Nurture clients through their adoption of trading platforms, highlighting features of interest and connecting them with Trader Sales and Service as necessary.Partner with Lead Management to encourage trial of thinkorswim through Guest Pass, the tool that offers prospects 30 days of access. Also, create experiences to encourage new account conversion and to help familiarize the new client with the rest of what Schwab offers.Performance Measurement:Track, analyze, and report on the success of segment-focused campaigns.Implement iterative improvements to marketing campaigns based on data-driven insights.Provide senior leadership with insights and recommendations based on campaign performance.Competitive Intelligence:Lead competitive intelligence efforts to evaluate industry trends and identify opportunities for product and market differentiation.Monitor market trends and competitive activity to identify and refine marketing strategies.Leadership & Collaboration:Collaborate with peers and senior leaders to align marketing strategies with company and Marketing goals.Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing strategic recommendations for segment and product growth.Act as the bridge between Marketing and Platforms Product Management.Design and deliver high-impact field enablement tools, such as product presentations, competitive overviews, and case studies.What you have

To ensure that we fulfill our promise of “challenging the status quo,” this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree Marketing or related field, or equivalent work experience.5 plus years of experience designing and executing multi-channel marketing strategies.Experience with qualitative and quantitative research.Proven ability to craft clear and compelling strategies/plans and present them to senior leaders.Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional business partners.

Preferred Qualifications

Advertising agency experience preferred.Demonstrated ability to think creatively and design out-of-the-box solutions.Product Marketing experience in Technology preferred.Seeking someone who is self-driven and proactive.Experience within a highly regulated industry preferred.

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

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 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