Director, Product Management, Alternative Investments (Chicago)

Your OpportunityAt 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 Director, 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 haveRequired qualifications10+ years of product management experienceBachelor’s degree or equivalent experienceExperience with Alternative Investments, including private credit, private equity, private real estate, or similar investment strategiesSolid understanding of financial markets and investment productsAbility to apply Product Management, Product Strategy, and Business Acumen to support product development, product lifecycle management, and business growthStrong Data Analysis, Research Analysis, and Problem Solving skills with the ability to evaluate fund, industry, market, and competitive trendsStrong Written Communication and Oral Communication skills with the ability to create clear, informative content for clients, business partners, and internal stakeholdersAbility to build effective partnerships and collaborate across legal, product, distribution, sales, client service, and other business teamsAbility to manage multiple priorities independently in a high-volume, deadline-driven environmentStrong proficiency in Microsoft Office SuitePreferred qualificationsCFA strongly preferredMBA preferredSeries 7 license preferredExperience with options overlay strategiesExperience supporting retail and institutional investment products, distribution channels, or client segmentsStrong Regulatory Compliance awareness with the ability to partner with legal and business teams on ongoing regulatory and supervisory commitmentsStrong Competitive Analysis and Market Research skills with the ability to identify trends, evaluate opportunities, and support product positioningStrong Stakeholder Management and Collaboration skills with the ability to influence outcomes across cross-functional teamsHigh level of Organization, Attention to Detail, and Priority Management in a fast-paced, multiple-deliverable environmentPassion for investing, following investment trends, and helping deliver solutions that support client outcomesIn addition to the salary range, this role is eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.Job SummaryRequisition ID: 2026-124664Posted Date: 12 hours ago(8/4/2026 9:49 AM)Category: Product & Project ManagementSalary Range: USD $200,000.00 - $250,000.00 / YearApplication deadline: 8/14/2026Position Type: Full time