Sr. Specialist, Compliance

Charles Schwab Inc. • Westlake, TX

1d • $36 - $41

About The Position

DAFgiving360™ is an independent nonprofit organization focused on increasing charitable giving in the U.S. through a donor-advised fund program and related philanthropic tools. Since its founding in 1999, DAFgiving360 donors have recommended over $50 billion in grants to more than 295,000 charities. This position is an employee of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. due to a services agreement, but will report to and be accountable to DAFgiving360 for daily activities.

This entry-level role is designed for a technically curious professional to apply data, automation, and analytical judgment to enhance governance, risk management, and operational compliance in a mission-driven financial and charitable giving environment. Working closely with the Compliance Testing Manager, the specialist will support the development and execution of testing methodologies, control monitoring, risk analytics, and reporting processes. Key activities include reviewing large data sets, executing compliance testing, assessing evidence and documentation, and preparing written analyses. The role will leverage tools like Excel, Power BI, Power Automate, AI-enabled technologies, and governance platforms to improve monitoring, streamline processes, and increase transparency. The specialist will also support new processes, contribute to continuous improvement, and assist in developing scalable solutions for organizational controls and risk oversight. Success requires strong data analysis skills, the ability to identify trends and control gaps, evaluate risk exposure, and communicate findings effectively to support business decisions and remediation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in data analytics, compliance, risk management, quality assurance, risks and controls, operations, audit, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate data, evidence, process documentation, business requirements, and control expectations.
• Technical aptitude and demonstrated interest in using data, automation, AI-enabled tools, and workflow technologies to support business problem-solving.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Excel, Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint, or similar tools.
• Ability to write clearly, organize evidence, document conclusions, and communicate findings in a concise, professional, and well-supported manner.
• Curiosity, attention to detail, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to learning and professional development in a regulated environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience through internships, academic projects, certifications, or early-career roles involving analytics, controls, compliance, audit, risk, operations, or technology enablement.
• Hands-on experience with Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, SQL, Python, Tableau, or similar analytics and automation tools.
• Familiarity with GRC systems, issue tracking, workflow management, control testing, or evidence-based review processes.
• Interest in responsible AI, intelligent automation, data governance, and technology controls in regulated environments.
• Interest in financial services, nonprofit operations, philanthropy, donor-advised funds, or charitable giving.
• Comfort working with ambiguous information, asking thoughtful questions, and translating analysis into practical recommendations for business partners.

Responsibilities

• Execute risk-based compliance testing and control monitoring activities in accordance with approved testing plans, standards, and procedures.
• Review business data, testing populations, samples, evidence, policies, procedures, and system records to assess adherence to control and compliance requirements.
• Prepare testing workpapers, observations, exceptions, and potential issues with accuracy, consistency, and clear support for conclusions.
• Analyze trends, root causes, corrective actions, and control performance to assist management in understanding risk exposure and remediation progress.
• Build and enhance reports, dashboards, metrics, and automated workflows that improve monitoring, transparency, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate information in GRC systems and support issue management, remediation tracking, and governance reporting.
• Collaborate with Risk and Compliance, Legal, Operations, Technology, and other business teams to strengthen controls, improve processes, in support of DAFgiving360’s mission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level