About this role
Pay range: USD $21.50 - $21.50 / Hour
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. We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location(s).
The Operations Internship Program is the overall internship experience supporting a variety of Operations teams across the firm. Interns may be aligned to different operational tracks based on business need, including teams responsible for transaction processing, operational controls, risk management, client support, reconciliation activities, process improvement, and other core operational functions that help deliver accuracy, efficiency, and confidence across the organization.
Operations plays a critical role in supporting Schwab's purpose-driven, client-centric business by ensuring that key processes are executed with precision, integrity, and care. As an Operations Intern, you will contribute to real business activities that support clients and internal partners through work involving processing, reviews, documentation, research, reconciliations, operational reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment, you will gain exposure to how operational excellence, risk awareness, and service come together within a regulated financial services organization.
Throughout the internship, you will strengthen your ability to analyze information, follow structured processes, communicate clearly, manage priorities, and deliver accurate results. You will receive coaching, professional development opportunities, networking experiences, and hands-on learning that build foundational operational knowledge while helping you develop skills that can be applied across a variety of career paths within financial services. Your contributions matter, your growth is supported, and your work will help advance the quality, consistency, and innovation that clients and partners rely on every day.
Internship Dates: June 7, 2027 - August 6, 2027
What you have
Required Qualifications
Currently pursuing a higher education degree and expected to graduate after August 2027Able to attend the internship in person, onsite in Omaha, NE from June 6 2027 through August 6 2027Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorshipDemonstrated ability to review information carefully, identify inconsistencies, and produce accurate work through coursework, projects, employment, leadership activities, or extracurricular involvementAbility to follow structured processes, exercise sound judgment, and determine appropriate next steps when resolving business challengesStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document work clearly and collaborate effectively with othersAbility to manage commitments, meet deadlines, and demonstrate ownership and accountability for assigned responsibilitiesAbility to learn new systems, business processes, and operational procedures quickly in a dynamic environment Preferred Qualifications
Interest in operations, business process management, financial services, risk management, or related business functionsPrevious internship, work, volunteer, campus leadership, or project experience demonstrating reliability, professionalism, and initiativeExperience balancing multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and high-quality resultsExperience using research, analytical thinking, or problem-solving approaches to support recommendations or decisionsDemonstrated ability to contribute to team projects, process improvements, or operational activities in academic, professional, or community settingsInvolvement in student organizations, community activities, or leadership experiences demonstrating collaboration and accountability #campus
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.