The management was encouraging, and you were always pushed to do things that interested you.
What I wish was different
The company culture was a little bland, and it felt way too corporate. However, this is a financial institution so that is a given.
Advice
Talk to as many people as possible, there are many experienced people that work here that know what they are talking about. Learn more about financial health while you are here, it is a great opportunity and they provide you with a ton of resources as an employee.
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Model Validation Intern
June - August 2020 • Lone Tree, CO
What I liked
Manager really cared about me, work culture was very comfortable and flexible.
What I wish was different
In person but not possible due to COVID.
Advice
Make the most of your networking opportunities. Everyone wants to talk to you.
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Digital Services Intern
June - August 2020 • Denver, CO
What I liked
I loved the culture, opportunities and people overall at Schwab. I met some of the kindest and most intelligent people during this experience and know I will have these connections for the duration of my personal and professional career.
What I wish was different
I wish we were able to go in-person to the office but because of COVID-19 it was not possible. Yet, we made the most of it through the virtual environment.
Advice
One piece of advice I would share about this experience is never stop learning and never hold your self back from a challenge. I challenged myself in so many ways this summer and believe I made strides in my personal and professional growth.
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Asset Management Intern
June - August 2022 • Boston, MA
What I liked
It was such a fantastic experience! The team I worked with (Thomas Partners and Windhaven Strategies) was incredibly welcoming. I felt like I could approach anyone with questions, and they kept me busy with meaningful tasks. I also got to meet the founder of the strategies (Greg Thomas) as well as the president of Charles Schwab (Rick Wurster).
What I wish was different
I would have liked to spend a little more time directly working with the strategy/research team, but I got to spend a lot of time with the portfolio managers which was still incredibly valuable.
Advice
Ask as many questions as possible, network with your coworkers, and just be friendly!
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Internal Control and Risk Management Intern
June - August 2020 • Richfield, OH
What I liked
Schwab’s culture was very unique. Even though it’s a large corporation it feels like a family. Everyone is focused on helping you grow both professionally and personally.
What I wish was different
Advice
Internships are very intimidating at first so just take it one day at a time. If you aren’t a little uncomfortable you aren’t growing.
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Frontend Software Engineer
June - August 2020 • Lone Tree, CO
What I liked
My team was really supportive.
What I wish was different
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RIA Intern
June - August 2020 • Charlotte, NC
What I liked
They offered a variety of networking opportunity and created the best possible environment for being a virtual internship. You can tell the company really cares about their employees and about growing the future generation.
What I wish was different
I wish we could've done this in person rather than virtually. Obviously this is at no fault of the company, but I wish I could've gotten the in office experience.
Advice
Take advantage of the opportunity to make connections and maintain those relationships!
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Retirement Plan Services Intern
June - August 2021 • Richfield, OH
What I liked
Amazing culture, you get to network with a lot of people, access to the leadership team
What I wish was different
I wish it was a little longer
Advice
Make sure to participate in all the meetings and make sure to meet as many people as possible.
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Corporate Risk Management Intern
May - August 2022 • Pagosa Springs, CO
What I liked
I really enjoyed the structure of the program!
What I wish was different
I wish it had been more rotational.
Advice
Explore, network and don’t be afraid to ask for what you want.
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Client service and support
June 2022 • Fort Worth, TX
What I liked
Everything! Everyone is so friendly and helpful. They want to see you succeed.
What I wish was different
Less virtual more in person activities.
Advice
Try it out! They train you and pay you for it!
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Marketing Intern
June - August 2020 • Denver, CO
What I liked
I had such a wonderful experience! The intern program was great snd allowed me to network with other interns in different areas of the company. We also got to learn a ton about Schwab, and meet so many amazing people. They provided us with every resource we could have needed and went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed. The people are amazing, I was lucky to have had the best team!
What I wish was different
I honestly don’t have any complaints! Because of the pandemic we were moved to being fully virtual. They did a great job adapting to this and still made us feel like Schwab team members. However, I do wish we got to do something in person!
Advice
Meet as many people as you can! Everyone is always willing to meet you for 30 minute one-on-one coffee chats and I really loved setting these up each week!
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Marketing Analyst Intern
June - August 2020 • Austin, TX
What I liked
Their flexibility, I worked 100% virtual. I felt very included, great culture
What I wish was different
I wish I could have moved to Austin and met everyone in person
Advice
Apply early and be quick on your feet.
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Strategy
June - August 2020 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
Great internship experience with smart dedicated people working for a company with an amazing mission.
What I wish was different
It was tough being remote, but not a huge deal (due to COVID)
Advice
Learn as much as possible, always try to keep yourself doing something.
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Model Validation Intern
June - August 2020 • Denver, CO
What I liked
Scope of work was really interesting. My manager also took me under his wing in the validation process, allowing me to gain real world experience working on an actual validation of a major model. Schwab culture was also fantastic.
What I wish was different
Some of the general sessions were not as engaging, but I still enjoyed most of them.
Advice
Be engaged and actively try to learn
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Senior Compliance Specialist
June - August 2023 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
Gained wonderful exposure to the roles and responsibilities of a compliance risk manager.
What I wish was different
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Financial Services Intern
June - August 2023 • Austin, TX
What I liked
I loved being able to learn more about the financial services industry while also doing real-world work for the teams I was assigned to. The training and mentorship intern receive at Schwab is outstanding. Everyone wants to see you succeed, so they make sure to implement training and take the time to mentor you before getting settled in!
What I wish was different
I wish I had taken the opportunity to shadow an employee who was client facing, as my internship role was more on the operational side of things. Take the time to get to know people in areas of your interest!
Advice
Take as many opportunities as possible to network and get to know others in the company! There are so many opportunities to meet people and learn more about their role/department they work in.
