2027 Corporate Risk Management Intern

Charles Schwab; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles Schwab in Austin, TX is seeking a Corporate Risk Management Intern to support risk-related initiatives across compliance, financial crimes, technology risk, and governance. You will work on meaningful projects, conduct risk assessments, contribute to reporting and documentation, and engage with stakeholders to learn how Schwab identifies and mitigates risks to clients and the firm.

This 9-week, 40-hour-per-week summer program offers hands-on exposure and skills development in analytics,

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor's degree program; entering junior standing by start date.
• Bachelor's degree not completed prior to internship.
• Commit to 40 hours per week during Summer 2027 internship.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship.
• Willing to relocate at personal expense if required.

Responsibilities

• Support risk-related initiatives across compliance, financial crimes, technology risk, operational risk, and governance.
• Assist with risk assessments, reporting, and documentation.
• Engage with stakeholders to learn how Schwab identifies and mitigates risks to clients and the firm.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Detail-oriented

Data analysis

Teamwork

Learning agility

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

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 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).

Corporate Risk Management Intern

This internship offers hands-on exposure to how risk management operates in a leading financial services organization. Interns support real risk-related initiatives across compliance, financial crimes, technology risk, operational risk, and governance functions while developing durable skills in analysis, communication, collaboration, and structured problem solving.

Through meaningful project work, risk assessments, reporting, documentation, and stakeholder engagement, interns gain insights into how Schwab identifies, manages, and mitigates risks to protect clients, employees, and the firm.

Sub-Organization Opportunity Areas Include:

• Financial Crimes Risk Management (FCRM)
  Helps protect Schwab and its clients by identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks related to fraud, money laundering, sanctions, and other financial crimes.
• Corporate Compliance
  Promotes adherence to regulatory requirements and internal standards through monitoring, oversight, risk assessment, and compliance support activities.
• Technology Risk Management (TRM)
  Provides oversight and governance of technology and cybersecurity risks to support resilient, secure, and compliant business operations.
• Enterprise & Operational Risk Management (EORM)
  Supports firm-wide risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and issue management across business and operational processes.
• Governance & Program Management
  Develops and maintains risk frameworks, policies, reporting, and governance processes that enable effective enterprise risk management.

What you have

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program and entering junior-level standing by internship start date.
• Have not completed your bachelor's degree prior to the internship.
• Able to commit to 40 hours per week during the 9-week Summer 2027 internship program.
• Able to begin full-time employment between August 2027 and September 2028.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship.
• Willing to relocate at personal expense if required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Risk Management, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills through academic, professional, or extracurricular experiences.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to organize and present information clearly.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience analyzing data and drawing meaningful conclusions.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated curiosity, learning agility, and willingness to take on new challenges.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other productivity tools.
• Interest in risk management, compliance, governance, cybersecurity, financial crime prevention, or financial services.
• Strong organizational skills and a commitment to accuracy, accountability, and follow-through.

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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.