2026 Charles Schwab Internal Audit Internship

Your opportunity

We believe that, when done right, investing liberates people to create their own destiny. We are driven by our purpose to champion every client’s goals with passion and integrity. We respect and appreciate the diversity of our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. We challenge conventions strategically to create value for our clients, our firm and the world. We live and bring to life the concept of ‘own your tomorrow’ every day. We champion our employee strengths, guide their development, and invest in their long-term success. We hire optimistic, results-oriented, curious, innovative, and adaptable people with the desire to help our clients and one another succeed.

As a company, we were established by Chuck over 40 years ago to champion Main Street over Wall Street, and to help Americans transform themselves from earners to owners. Through advocacy and innovation, we work to make investing more affordable, accessible and understandable for all. As we enter our fifth decade, we are looking for talented, innovative and driven people who believe they can help themselves, and our clients, create a better future.

The Internal Audit Department (IAD) of The Charles Schwab Corporation provides independent and objective assessments to determine whether all significant risks are identified and appropriately reported by management and risk functions to the Board and Executive Management. Internal Audit uses a systemic, disciplined approach to evaluate whether risks are adequately controlled, and to challenge Executive Management to improve the effectiveness of governance processes, risk management, and internal controls.

The department is split into five Enterprise Teams: Technology, Broker-Dealer/Asset Management, Bank, Corporate, and Professional Practices. All interns will have the opportunity to participate in department-wide functions and will have exposure to other groups within Internal Audit.

Internal Audit interns will apply and be aligned to specific IAD Enterprise Teams during their internship. This job posting is specific to the team(s) listed below.

Broker-Dealer/Asset Management

Broker-Dealer/Asset Management team provides internal audit coverage of the business process activities and compliance functions for Schwab’s registered domestic and international broker-dealers and registered retail and institutional investment advisors. The team’s scope includes audit execution and oversight for Schwab’s: (i) client-facing activities supporting retail investors and independent investment advisors on Schwab’s platform and their clients; (ii) client product solutions and market expertise; (iii) portfolio advisory services and research; (iv) asset management functions; (v) corporate client services, including stock plan services, retirement plan services, and compliance and employee trade monitoring solutions; and (vi) middle and back office operational functions. 

Bank

Bank Internal Audit team is focused on the execution of Bank and Trust audits that target internal controls and regulatory compliance. Charles Schwab has three chartered banks that service clients. Bank audits cover areas such as corporate governance and risk management programs, as well as deposit and lending products that are offered to our clients. Trust audits focus on trust and custody services for employee benefit plans, and personal trust services. 

Corporate

Corporate Internal Audit team is responsible for execution of audits over the firm’s corporate and risk management functions. Corporate audits cover areas such as marketing, finance, treasury, accounting, vendor management, and human resources. Risk Management audits cover areas such as compliance, credit, liquidity, market and operational risk management. The team also performs testing to confirm remediation of audit issues and regulatory issues. 

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 current undergraduate or graduate program tracking to a bachelor's, master's degree, or PhD.
• Targeting graduation between August 2026 through June 2027

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task, demonstrating an ability to analyze and prioritize to meet multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work as a member of a project team and cultivate a strong working relationship with colleagues.
• Demonstrates willingness to learn and grow.
• Initiative to research, understand, and analyze a variety of situations or processes.
• All degree programs considered.

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