Senior Specialist, IT Audits and SOX Compliance

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 IT 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Internal Audit, Information Systems, or Information Technology required
• Two or more years of related work experience in IT controls-based testing required with SOX and Big 4 public accounting experience preferred
• Knowledge of SOX requirements or the Financial Responsibility Rule requirements

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
• Paid parental leave and family building benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance