Charles Schwab
Director, AI Partnership & Business Development Principal
Charles Schwab, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Director, AI Partnership & Business Development Principal
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Overview 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 San Francisco, CA. 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 Director, AI Partnership & Business Development, you will serve as a principal individual contributor, driving the analysis, execution, and expansion of innovative AI partnerships and business solutions. This role is pivotal in shaping Schwab’s future with AI and advancing transformative initiatives that serve millions of clients.
Key Responsibilities
AI Business Development: Engage with the AI business ecosystem, from startups to enterprises, to identify emerging capabilities and communicate their potential to Schwab executives. Partner with cross‑functional teams to ensure responsible and scalable AI adoption and 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. Translate business needs into AI opportunities by collaborating with stakeholders across products, 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.
Strategic Influence: Serve as a thought leader and trusted advisor on AI partnership strategy. Drive experimentation from concept to implementation and support business standards.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
7‑10+ years of proven experience within AI Business Development or Partnership teams, with a track record of engaging with the wider AI ecosystem to identify and leverage opportunities for collaboration.
Deep understanding of AI technologies and trends, enabling informed discussions and strategic decision‑making.
Extensive experience in professional analytical and problem‑solving, assessing market opportunities and developing strategies to capitalize on them.
Demonstrated senior‑level communication skills and ability to craft compelling narratives and deliver effective presentations tailored to executive audiences.
Experience influencing cross‑functional stakeholders and championing initiatives across departments.
Experience enabling effective engagements with executives and key stakeholders in the AI industry.
Preferred Qualifications
MBA or equivalent post‑MBA level experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver effective presentations to executive audiences.
Strong relationship‑building and collaboration skills; a team player with experience influencing cross‑functional stakeholders and championing initiatives.
Strategic mindset with the ability to identify and leverage opportunities for collaboration between Schwab and other AI companies.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits In addition to the salary range, this role is eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
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
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
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Director, AI Partnership & Business Development Principal
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Charles Schwab
1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants
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Director, AI Partnership & Business Development Principal
role at
Charles Schwab
Overview 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 San Francisco, CA. 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 Director, AI Partnership & Business Development, you will serve as a principal individual contributor, driving the analysis, execution, and expansion of innovative AI partnerships and business solutions. This role is pivotal in shaping Schwab’s future with AI and advancing transformative initiatives that serve millions of clients.
Key Responsibilities
AI Business Development: Engage with the AI business ecosystem, from startups to enterprises, to identify emerging capabilities and communicate their potential to Schwab executives. Partner with cross‑functional teams to ensure responsible and scalable AI adoption and 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. Translate business needs into AI opportunities by collaborating with stakeholders across products, 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.
Strategic Influence: Serve as a thought leader and trusted advisor on AI partnership strategy. Drive experimentation from concept to implementation and support business standards.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
7‑10+ years of proven experience within AI Business Development or Partnership teams, with a track record of engaging with the wider AI ecosystem to identify and leverage opportunities for collaboration.
Deep understanding of AI technologies and trends, enabling informed discussions and strategic decision‑making.
Extensive experience in professional analytical and problem‑solving, assessing market opportunities and developing strategies to capitalize on them.
Demonstrated senior‑level communication skills and ability to craft compelling narratives and deliver effective presentations tailored to executive audiences.
Experience influencing cross‑functional stakeholders and championing initiatives across departments.
Experience enabling effective engagements with executives and key stakeholders in the AI industry.
Preferred Qualifications
MBA or equivalent post‑MBA level experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver effective presentations to executive audiences.
Strong relationship‑building and collaboration skills; a team player with experience influencing cross‑functional stakeholders and championing initiatives.
Strategic mindset with the ability to identify and leverage opportunities for collaboration between Schwab and other AI companies.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits In addition to the salary range, this role is eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
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
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
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