Your opportunity
The Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Office (SCO) performs risk assessment, scoping, testing, concluding, and results reporting for the annual assessments of management’s Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) for SOX and FDICIA, and for the annual assessment of management’s Internal Control over Compliance (ICOC) for SEA Rule 17a-5. The SCO supports Schwab’s mission by assessing controls addressing the completeness and accuracy of Schwab’s financial reporting, and Schwab’s financial reporting is used to secure financing so the company can meet the needs of our clients. In addition, the SCO assesses ICOC addressing the protection of client assets, which gives clients comfort to invest their assets with Schwab.
As an intern you will have a unique opportunity to split their internship with the SCO’s Business Process and IT testing specialists to allow them to explore multiple areas of the assessment and to discover the areas in which they excel and that they most enjoy. You will partner with members of the SCO to conduct walkthrough meetings, to perform testing and issue analysis, and to provide testing results. Through these steps, you will experience the day-to-day activities of full-time employees to enable them to determine whether they would like to start their career with Schwab and on the SCO. Below are some of the work you will do during the internship:
- Gain exposure to broker-dealer, bank, and corporate processes through robust risk assessments, varied ongoing control testing, and unique project assessments
- Contribute to a risk-based approach to Schwab’s annual ICFR and ICOC assessments by seeking and applying understanding of Schwab’s risks and controls
- Collaborate with management, Schwab’s external auditor, and other Schwab testing programs to enhance Schwab’s control environment
- Lead discussions with process control performers across the company to create and update process documentation, flowcharts, and risk assessments
- Perform and document high-quality work in accordance with team policies, standards, and procedures
- Encourage and participate in a high performing, engaged, and positive team environment
- Grow on a supportive team that holds weekly supervisor one-on-ones, regular skip-level one-on-ones, and consistent formal feedback conversations
- Improve and innovate the SCO’s assessment and operational approaches, including with automation and data visualization tools
What you have
As an intern, it’s not about what you know, it’s about what you are willing to learn. We’re seeking passionate students who are ready to own their Early Talent career and have the courage to ask “why”.
Required Qualifications
- Enrolled in a university program and be able to start full-time employment between August 2026 and September 2027 earning a bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Internal Audit, or Information Systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Curiosity to learn how to assess the design and operating effectiveness of business and IT controls
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Excellent organizational skills, enabling one to manage multiple priorities
- Desire to work in a team-based environment
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What’s in it for you
At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact.
