Senior IT Auditor- Technology

Your OpportunityWe 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.Our Opportunity:The Internal Audit Department (IAD) of The Charles Schwab Corporation provides independent and objective assessments to figure out whether all significant risks are identified and appropriately reported by management and risk functions to the Board and Executive Management, to evaluate whether risks are adequately controlled, and to challenge Executive Management to improve the efficiency of governance processes, risk management, and internal controls.The Technology enterprise team is seeking a Senior IT Auditor (Senior Specialist – Technology) primarily responsible for performing infrastructure audits. The Technology internal audit enterprise team is responsible for the execution of infrastructure, application, and project audits. Infrastructure audits focus on systems and technology that support and secure Charles Schwab applications with a focus on areas such as cybersecurity, data center, information technology (IT) operations, change management, network security, and cloud computing. Application audits focus on automated functionality and data integrity that support business processes such as segregation of duties, configuration management, system interfaces, and data processing. Project audits are assessments over key initiatives to figure out whether intended business objectives were met and to identify risks or issues early.Reporting to a Senior Manager of the Technology enterprise team, the Senior IT Auditor will have responsibility for assisting in the independent and objective assurance activity designed to improve the organization’s operations and compliance with key regulations by evaluating and improving the efficiency of risk management, control, and governance processes specifically around the firm’s IT infrastructure, operations and security programs. What you’ll do:Audit Execution:Participate in the planning and execution of internal audit assignments specific to IT infrastructure.Ensure work is performed in accordance with IIA standards and IAD policies and procedures.Perform audit responsibilities including: scheduling and participation in audit meetings; participation in scoping discussions; drafting of audit deliverables; design and execution of testing; and completion and review of work papers.Assist in the tracking of team operations including audit status, issue status, and budgets.Issues Identification: Based on the results of audit testing, identify and draft audit observations for review by the Internal Audit Manager/Senior Manager (and above levels) and subsequent debriefing with the key partners (typically VP-level and below).Issue Management and Validation: Conduct validation testing of the audit issue action plans completed by the business.Risk Assessment: Under the supervision of IAD Management, participate in the annual Risk Assessment process, including scheduling and participation in meetings with partners, and the scoring and documentation of risk ratings.Coaching: Provide support, mentoring, and feedback to audit team members throughout the audit. Provide assistance with onboarding and ongoing support to new team members.Administration/Training: Completion of firm-wide and departmental administration and training requirements.Other Initiatives/Special Projects: As needed, assist with special projects related to business process improvement or internal team needs.What you have3 - 5+ years of IT audit experience with growing responsibility. Financial services and/or Big 4 Accounting experience a plus.Demonstrated experience performing internal audits and their associated team members, among a complex operational and regulatory environment.Ability to work as a member of a project team and cultivate a strong working relationship with external co-sourcing providers and internal lines of businesses.CPA, CIA, or CISA strongly preferred. Other relevant certifications will be considered.Understanding of risks and internal controls and the ability to evaluate and figure out adequacy and effectiveness of controls.Knows the latest on industry and regulatory issues and standard methodologies; imparts this knowledge to the team and the auditees.Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to anticipate issues and to design appropriate solutions.Strong verbal and written communication skills with a shown ability to articulate effectively and authoritatively.Bachelor’s degree required.Job SummaryRequisition ID: 2026-126493Posted Date: 3 weeks ago(9/9/2026 11:26 AM)Category: Internal AuditSalary Range: USD $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 / YearApplication deadline: 10/16/2026Position Type: Full time