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Charles Schwab

Senior Auditor, Anti-Money Laundering

San Francisco, CA

Your 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 Internal Audit Bank Enterprise team is seeking a Senior Auditor (Internal title is Senior Specialist). This team is responsible for execution of audits over the firm's Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) functions. BSA/AML/OFAC audits cover areas such as the compliance program, risk assessment, customer identification program (CIP), customer due diligence (CDD)/ enhanced due diligence (EDD), suspicious activities reporting (SAR), and OFAC compliance. This team performs testing to confirm remediation of audit and regulatory issues. The team also shares responsibility for regulatory agency interactions, Board and Executive Management reporting, and general relationship management.

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Reporting to a Managing Director in the Bank Enterprise team, the Senior Specialist will have responsibility for assisting in the independent and objective assurance activities 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.

What you are good at
  • Audit Execution: Participate in the planning and execution of internal audit assignments, ensuring work is performed in accordance with IIA standards and IAD policies and procedures. Responsibilities will include: 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. Additionally, 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 direct 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 operational improvement or internal team needs.


What you have
  • 3 - 5+ years of financial services-related audit experience with growing responsibility. Bank and/or Trust experience specific to internal audit and/or similar Big 4 Accounting or regulatory experience a plus.
  • Demonstrated experience performing internal audits amongst 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.
  • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification strongly preferred. CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant certifications will be considered.
  • Understanding of risks and internal controls and the ability to evaluate and figure out adequacy and efficiency of controls.
  • Strong understanding of BSA/AML/OFAC regulatory requirements and industry trends.
  • Stays current 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.
  • Ability to travel 15-20%

Job ID: CharlesSchwab-51050
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program

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