2027 SOX Compliance Intern

Charles Schwab; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles Schwab invites motivated students to join the Sarbanes‑Oxley Compliance Office (SCO) as an intern. You will learn how business process and technology controls support reliable financial reporting and client asset protection.

You will participate in testing, walkthrough discussions, and documentation, gaining exposure to broker‑dealer and corporate processes while developing communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Internal Audit, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Ability to begin full‑time employment between August 2027 and September 2028.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in team settings and communicate progress.
• Growth mindset with openness to feedback and development over time.

Responsibilities

• Assist in walkthrough meetings and document processes, risks, and controls.
• Review documentation and evidence, perform testing, and analyze results.
• Support reporting of testing results and contribute to project documentation.
• Collaborate with SCO team members and learn how management, external auditors, and testing programs work together.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress (Accounting / Internal Audit / IS)

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).

If you are curious about how large financial services companies support reliable financial reporting, protect clients, and manage risk, this internship is designed to help you learn.

The Sarbanes‑Oxley Compliance Office (SCO) helps Schwab evaluate key business and technology controls that support accurate financial reporting and the protection of client assets. The SCO’s assessments include work related to Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) for SOX and FDICIA, and Internal Control over Compliance (ICOC) for SEA Rule 17a‑5.

You will have the opportunity to work with SCO Business Process and IT testing specialists so you can explore different parts of the assessment process and discover what you enjoy most. You will participate in walkthrough meetings, help review documentation and evidence, complete testing and issue analysis, and contribute to reporting testing results. Through these experiences, you will gain a realistic view of the day-to-day work of full‑time SCO employees and better understand whether beginning your career with Schwab and the SCO is the right fit for you.

As An Intern You Will

• Learn how Schwab evaluates business process and technology controls that support financial reporting and client asset protection
• Gain exposure to broker‑dealer, bank, and corporate processes through risk assessments, control testing, and project testing
• Participate in walkthrough discussions with control performers and help document processes, flowcharts, risks, and controls
• Support testing activities by reviewing documentation, analyzing sample evidence, documenting procedures performed, and discussing results with the team
• Collaborate with SCO team members and gain exposure to how management, external auditors, and other Schwab testing programs work together to strengthen the control environment
• Develop professional skills in communication, organization, critical thinking, documentation, and teamwork
• Grow on a supportive team through regular supervisor check‑ins, coaching, feedback conversations, and opportunities to ask questions as you learn
• Explore opportunities to improve and innovate SCO processes, including through artificial intelligence, automation, data analysis, and data visualization tools

What you have

We look for students who are interested in learning, asking thoughtful questions, and contributing in a team‑based environment.

Required Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Internal Audit, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Ability to begin full‑time employment between August 2027 and September 2028.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in team settings, understanding responsibilities, and communicating progress
• Demonstration of responsibility, organization, and growth through feedback and lessons learned over time

Preferred Qualifications

• Curiosity about how business process and technology controls help companies manage risk and support accurate reporting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to stay organized, manage multiple priorities, and ask for help when priorities shift
• Desire to work collaboratively, learn from others, and contribute to a positive team environment

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.