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The Internal Audit Department 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 Broker-Dealer/Asset Management team is seeking an Internal Audit Director, responsible for overseeing the team’s audit coverage of asset management functions, products, and services across the company, including registered investment companies, separately managed accounts, unregistered private funds, and other asset management products. Specifically, the scope of the asset management audit activities covers business practices, fiduciary and regulatory compliance, investment and product governance, portfolio management, trading, valuation, distribution, and operations. In addition, the Internal Audit Director will also support other Broker-Dealer/Asset Management functions: (i) wealth management, (ii) alternative investments and strategies, (iii) private markets, (iv) client-facing activities and digital platforms supporting the broker-dealer, (v) product market solutions and market expertise, (vi) workplace services, (vii) disclosures and relevant compliance obligations, and (viii) middle and back office operational functions.
Reporting to the Managing Director responsible for Asset and Wealth Management within the Broker-Dealer/Asset Management team, the Internal Audit Director will lead independent, objective assurance activities designed to strengthen operations, risk management, governance, and compliance with applicable fiduciary, securities, investment company, and investment adviser requirements. The Internal Audit Director will develop and maintain a risk-based coverage approach to address existing and emerging risks, driving high-quality audit results and work product, managing stakeholder relationships, and developing and retaining talent. The role requires deep knowledge of asset management activities, investment products and platforms, and the key regulations supporting asset management activities (e.g., Investment Company Act of 1940, Advisers Act of 1940).
Role Responsibilities:
- Audit Leadership and Execution:
- Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of internal audit assignments audits across multiple business functions, with a focus on application control testing and digital experiences;
- Ensure audit scope adequately addresses key risks, controls, and dependencies across business and technology environments, including regulatory considerations;
- Support the use of data analytics and AI, when possible, to delver audit effectiveness and efficiencies;
- Provide oversight of audit testing, issue development, root cause analysis, and report drafting to effectively identify and communicate meaningful risks and control gaps, including issue and overall report ratings, and the appropriateness of management action plans;
- Deliver high-quality audit deliverables, including the review and sign-off on audit workpapers and deliverables to ensure adherence to professional standards and internal methodology;
- Support the audit team in meetings with key business partners during audit execution; and
- Oversee and manage audit timelines, budget, and resourcing consistent with agreed-upon expectations.
- Issue Management and Validation:
- Oversight for the completion of issue validation testing and closure, including service level agreement adherence, for issues in the audit portfolio, including the review and challenge of issue validation testing results.
- Risk Assessment:
- Oversight for the Internal Audit risk assessment and audit planning processes, including responsibility to:
- Evaluate business processes, supporting applications, and technology controls to identify emerging and existing risks;
- Identify and drive integrated audit coverage that considers both business outcomes and underlying technology dependencies, including providing guidance on audit approach for complex processes;
- Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging risks to ensure audit coverage remains relevant and effective;
- Support the resourcing for integrated and digital experience audit coverage.
- Oversight for the Internal Audit risk assessment and audit planning processes, including responsibility to:
- Continuous Improvement:
- Promote consistent application of audit methodology, standards, and quality expectations.
- Identify opportunities to leverage data analytics, automation, and emerging technologies within the audit process.
- Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging risks to ensure audit approaches remain relevant and effective.
- Success Measures
- Business and Project Monitoring:
- Oversight for business and project monitoring program execution to identify emerging risks;
- Participate or lead business and project monitoring meetings including key driver of the agenda/talking points; and
- Update Internal Audit risk assessment and audit planning based on the business and project monitoring conducted.
- Stakeholder Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with executive and senior leadership, business management, risk functions, compliance, and technology organizations to deliver a high-level of stakeholder satisfaction and credibility with senior leadership as a trusted advisor;
- Communicate audit issues and recommendations clearly and effectively to stakeholders; and
- Facilitate issue discussions and achieve alignment on action plans and remediation strategies.
- Team Leadership and Talent Development:
- Lead, coach, and develop high-performing audit talent, including supporting recruitment and onboarding efforts, as needed;
- Drive a culture of collaboration, accountability, professional growth, and continuous improvement;
- Support workforce planning, resource allocation, succession planning, and performance management; and
- Foster integrated teaming across business, data analytics, and technology audit functions.
- Regulatory:
- Evaluate the appropriateness of management draft responses to regulatory findings impacting the audit portfolio and oversee the completion of issue validation testing and closure, including service level agreement adherence, for the regulatory findings; and
- Participate in regulatory meetings as needed and provide responses to regulatory questions during exams.
- Administration/Training:
- Completion of firm-wide and departmental administration and training requirements.
- Strategic Initiatives and Special Projects:
- Voluntary participation in department and team strategic initiatives.
What you have
Required:
- 12+ years of direct asset management experience required, preferably within audit, compliance, or risk.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and applicable federal and state securities laws, rules, and regulations.
- Experience advising on mutual funds, ETFs, or separately managed accounts, including equity, fixed income, money market or other investment strategies.
- Demonstrated experience leading internal audits involving both business and technology risks and their associated team members, amongst a complex operational and regulatory environment
- Ability to lead a project team and cultivate a strong working relationship with external co-sourcing provider, regulators, and internal lines of businesses.
- Clear understanding of regulatory expectations in the execution of audit work, issue validation, MRA validation, and the response to regulatory inquiries.
- Strong understanding of risk management, internal controls, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements, including the ability to evaluate and figure out adequacy and efficiency of controls.
- 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 and present effectively and authoritatively.
- Uses relationships and insights to successfully influence others, and builds authentic and positive relationships to create alignment and support.
- Proven leadership and experience leading integrated audit teams in a complex enterprise environment.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Internal audit experience in wealth management, private markets and alternative investments, and broker-dealer a plus.
- CPA, CIA, CISA strongly preferred. Other relevant certifications will be considered. Series 7, 9/10, and/or 24 a plus.
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. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
- 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
Eligible Schwabbies receive
Medical, dental and vision benefits
401(k) and employee stock purchase plans
Tuition reimbursement to keep developing your career
Paid parental leave and adoption/family building benefits
Sabbatical leave available after five years of employment
Your opportunity
The Internal Audit Department 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 Broker-Dealer/Asset Management team is seeking an Internal Audit Director, responsible for overseeing the team’s audit coverage of asset management functions, products, and services across the company, including registered investment companies, separately managed accounts, unregistered private funds, and other asset management products. Specifically, the scope of the asset management audit activities covers business practices, fiduciary and regulatory compliance, investment and product governance, portfolio management, trading, valuation, distribution, and operations. In addition, the Internal Audit Director will also support other Broker-Dealer/Asset Management functions: (i) wealth management, (ii) alternative investments and strategies, (iii) private markets, (iv) client-facing activities and digital platforms supporting the broker-dealer, (v) product market solutions and market expertise, (vi) workplace services, (vii) disclosures and relevant compliance obligations, and (viii) middle and back office operational functions.
Reporting to the Managing Director responsible for Asset and Wealth Management within the Broker-Dealer/Asset Management team, the Internal Audit Director will lead independent, objective assurance activities designed to strengthen operations, risk management, governance, and compliance with applicable fiduciary, securities, investment company, and investment adviser requirements. The Internal Audit Director will develop and maintain a risk-based coverage approach to address existing and emerging risks, driving high-quality audit results and work product, managing stakeholder relationships, and developing and retaining talent. The role requires deep knowledge of asset management activities, investment products and platforms, and the key regulations supporting asset management activities (e.g., Investment Company Act of 1940, Advisers Act of 1940).
Role Responsibilities:
- Audit Leadership and Execution:
- Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of internal audit assignments audits across multiple business functions, with a focus on application control testing and digital experiences;
- Ensure audit scope adequately addresses key risks, controls, and dependencies across business and technology environments, including regulatory considerations;
- Support the use of data analytics and AI, when possible, to delver audit effectiveness and efficiencies;
- Provide oversight of audit testing, issue development, root cause analysis, and report drafting to effectively identify and communicate meaningful risks and control gaps, including issue and overall report ratings, and the appropriateness of management action plans;
- Deliver high-quality audit deliverables, including the review and sign-off on audit workpapers and deliverables to ensure adherence to professional standards and internal methodology;
- Support the audit team in meetings with key business partners during audit execution; and
- Oversee and manage audit timelines, budget, and resourcing consistent with agreed-upon expectations.
- Issue Management and Validation:
- Oversight for the completion of issue validation testing and closure, including service level agreement adherence, for issues in the audit portfolio, including the review and challenge of issue validation testing results.
- Risk Assessment:
- Oversight for the Internal Audit risk assessment and audit planning processes, including responsibility to:
- Evaluate business processes, supporting applications, and technology controls to identify emerging and existing risks;
- Identify and drive integrated audit coverage that considers both business outcomes and underlying technology dependencies, including providing guidance on audit approach for complex processes;
- Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging risks to ensure audit coverage remains relevant and effective;
- Support the resourcing for integrated and digital experience audit coverage.
- Oversight for the Internal Audit risk assessment and audit planning processes, including responsibility to:
- Continuous Improvement:
- Promote consistent application of audit methodology, standards, and quality expectations.
- Identify opportunities to leverage data analytics, automation, and emerging technologies within the audit process.
- Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging risks to ensure audit approaches remain relevant and effective.
- Success Measures
- Business and Project Monitoring:
- Oversight for business and project monitoring program execution to identify emerging risks;
- Participate or lead business and project monitoring meetings including key driver of the agenda/talking points; and
- Update Internal Audit risk assessment and audit planning based on the business and project monitoring conducted.
- Stakeholder Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with executive and senior leadership, business management, risk functions, compliance, and technology organizations to deliver a high-level of stakeholder satisfaction and credibility with senior leadership as a trusted advisor;
- Communicate audit issues and recommendations clearly and effectively to stakeholders; and
- Facilitate issue discussions and achieve alignment on action plans and remediation strategies.
- Team Leadership and Talent Development:
- Lead, coach, and develop high-performing audit talent, including supporting recruitment and onboarding efforts, as needed;
- Drive a culture of collaboration, accountability, professional growth, and continuous improvement;
- Support workforce planning, resource allocation, succession planning, and performance management; and
- Foster integrated teaming across business, data analytics, and technology audit functions.
- Regulatory:
- Evaluate the appropriateness of management draft responses to regulatory findings impacting the audit portfolio and oversee the completion of issue validation testing and closure, including service level agreement adherence, for the regulatory findings; and
- Participate in regulatory meetings as needed and provide responses to regulatory questions during exams.
- Administration/Training:
- Completion of firm-wide and departmental administration and training requirements.
- Strategic Initiatives and Special Projects:
- Voluntary participation in department and team strategic initiatives.
What you have
Required:
- 12+ years of direct asset management experience required, preferably within audit, compliance, or risk.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and applicable federal and state securities laws, rules, and regulations.
- Experience advising on mutual funds, ETFs, or separately managed accounts, including equity, fixed income, money market or other investment strategies.
- Demonstrated experience leading internal audits involving both business and technology risks and their associated team members, amongst a complex operational and regulatory environment
- Ability to lead a project team and cultivate a strong working relationship with external co-sourcing provider, regulators, and internal lines of businesses.
- Clear understanding of regulatory expectations in the execution of audit work, issue validation, MRA validation, and the response to regulatory inquiries.
- Strong understanding of risk management, internal controls, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements, including the ability to evaluate and figure out adequacy and efficiency of controls.
- 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 and present effectively and authoritatively.
- Uses relationships and insights to successfully influence others, and builds authentic and positive relationships to create alignment and support.
- Proven leadership and experience leading integrated audit teams in a complex enterprise environment.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Internal audit experience in wealth management, private markets and alternative investments, and broker-dealer a plus.
- CPA, CIA, CISA strongly preferred. Other relevant certifications will be considered. Series 7, 9/10, and/or 24 a plus.
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. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
- 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
Eligible Schwabbies receive
Medical, dental and vision benefits
401(k) and employee stock purchase plans
Tuition reimbursement to keep developing your career
Paid parental leave and adoption/family building benefits
Sabbatical leave available after five years of employment
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in audit director jobs.
- CPA or CIA certification required by most employers
- Ten or more years of audit experience with progressive leadership responsibility
- Demonstrated experience managing SOX compliance programs and internal control testing
- Proficiency with audit management software such as AuditBoard, TeamMate, or ACL
- Experience presenting findings and recommendations to audit committees or executive leadership
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
Tips for Your Audit Director Job Search
Tailor your resume to audit frameworks
Audit director roles expect direct evidence of overseeing audit programs, not just participating in them. Reframe your experience around scope of oversight, team size managed, and audit methodologies like COSO or IIA Standards you've applied at a leadership level.
Highlight cross-functional reporting relationships
Hiring managers for audit director roles want to see that you've reported to audit committees, boards, or C-suite executives. Call out those relationships explicitly on your resume rather than burying them in job descriptions.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists audit director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by regulatory environment
Filter openings by industry to match your regulatory depth. A candidate with deep SEC reporting experience reads differently to a healthcare system hiring for HIPAA audit oversight. Applying where your compliance background is a direct fit shortens the screening process significantly.
Prepare a case study for your interview
Audit director interviews frequently move past situational questions into working sessions. Come ready to walk through a real audit cycle you led, including how you scoped risk, structured findings, and presented results to leadership. Generic answers about team management won't get you to the offer stage.
Negotiate audit committee access and reporting lines
When evaluating an offer, clarify whether the role has direct audit committee access or routes through the CFO. Independence of reporting structure materially affects what you can accomplish and your professional credibility. Get the structure confirmed before you sign.
Audit Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most audit directors?
The companies hiring the most audit directors right now include Morgan Stanley, Baker Tilly Canada, and AbbVie, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial services, healthcare systems, and large public accounting firms consistently account for the bulk of active openings.
How many audit director jobs are remote?
About 78% of audit director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully remote positions are more common in internal audit and IT audit roles than in external audit or public accounting. Roles that require frequent on-site fieldwork or direct audit committee presence are most likely to require a physical location.
How do you become an audit director?
Most audit directors start in public accounting or internal audit, earning a CPA or CIA credential early in their career. From there, the path runs through senior auditor and audit manager roles, building experience in risk assessment, team leadership, and regulatory compliance. Presenting audit findings to senior leadership repeatedly is what tends to distinguish candidates who advance to the director level from those who plateau at manager.
Can you get hired as an audit director without direct director-level experience?
It's possible if you've functioned at the director level without holding the title. Employers care more about whether you've led audit programs end-to-end, managed audit staff, and interfaced with executive leadership than about your exact title. A strong candidate who has owned the full audit cycle as a senior manager, presented to audit committees, and managed a team is a realistic contender, particularly at mid-sized organizations with less rigid title ladders.
What does the audit director interview process look like?
Most audit director searches involve an initial screening call with HR or a recruiter, followed by a panel interview with the CFO, CAE, or members of the audit committee. A technical assessment or case presentation is common at mid-to-late stages, where you may be asked to review a mock audit plan or present on a past engagement. Final rounds typically include a conversation with board-level stakeholders if the role carries direct committee reporting.
Where can I find and apply to audit director jobs?
You can find and apply to audit director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing.
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