Sr. Specialist, Business Process Audits & SOX Compliance

Charles Schwab Inc.; Lone Tree (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work program

Job summary

Charles Schwab Corporation in Lone Tree, Colorado, is seeking a Senior Specialist to support BP portions of ICFR and ICOC assessments. You will lead assigned assessment portions, document high-quality work, and collaborate with management and the external auditor to strengthen Schwab's control environment.

This role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, Internal Audit, or Information Systems and 2+ years in BP controls-based testing with SOX; Big 4 experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Internal Audit, or Information Systems required.
• Two or more years of BP controls-based testing experience with SOX; Big 4 public accounting preferred.
• Knowledge of SOX requirements or Financial Responsibility Rule requirements.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to broker-dealer, bank, and corporate processes through robust risk assessments and control testing.
• Contribute to a risk-based approach for the BP portions of ICFR and ICOC assessments by understanding Schwab’s risks and controls.
• Collaborate with management, Schwab’s external auditor, and other testing programs to strengthen Schwab’s control environment.
• Self-manage and lead the preparation of assigned assessment portions with high-quality documentation.
• Foster a high-performing, engaged team environment.
• Support career growth with regular feedback and development discussions.
• Improve assessment approaches using AI, automation, and data visualization tools.

Skills

BP testing

SOX compliance

Risk assessment

Big 4 exp

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Internal Audit, or Information Systems

Tools

AI tools

Automation tools

Data visualization

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.

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 capital 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.

The SCO is looking for a Senior Specialist to support the Business Process (BP) portions of the ICFR and ICOC assessments. This Senior Specialist will be responsible for the portions of the assessments that they are assigned to prepare, and this position reports to a Senior Team Manager, BP Audits and SOX Compliance. This position is located in Lone Tree, Colorado, and candidates must be within commuting distance of the Schwab location within a reasonable period after starting in the role to enable participation in Schwab’s Hybrid Work and Flexibility Program.

What you have

What you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Internal Audit, or Information Systems required

• Two or more years of related work experience in BP controls-based testing required with SOX and Big 4 public accounting experience preferred

• Knowledge of SOX requirements or the Financial Responsibility Rule requirements

What you will do:

• 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 for the BP portions of 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

• Self-manage and lead the preparation of assigned assessment portions, including documenting high-quality work in accordance with team policies, standards, and procedures

• Encourage and participate in a high performing, engaged, and positive team environment

• Grow your career on a supportive team that holds weekly supervisor one-on-ones, regular skip-level one-on-ones, and triannual formal feedback conversations

• Improve and innovate the SCO’s assessment and operational approaches, including the use of artificial intelligence, automation, and data visualization tools

In addition to the salary range, this position is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities