Compliance Management Trainee (Fort Worth, TX) 2025

Be part of a team that values safety, diversity, and excellence

We are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nation’s freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. As a member of our team, you will play a role in supporting the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world.  

We are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. Come make a difference with us!

Learn more about BNSF and our Benefits

Work Location: Fort Worth 

Other Potential Locations: Fort Worth, TX 

Anticipated Start Date: 2/3/2025, 6/16/2025, or 9/8/2025 

Number of Positions: 1 

Annual Salary: $67,300 

As a Compliance Management Trainee, you are dedicated to ensuring the company achieves its mission through objective assurance and consulting activity to reduce risk and enhance operations. Our Compliance Team plays a critical role in shaping and upholding BNSF's ethical culture by developing policies and mechanisms for reporting, investigating, monitoring, and correcting non-compliance. As a Management Trainee, you will participate in a comprehensive training program, gaining hands-on experience in audit and compliance processes, and directly contributing to the integrity and excellence of our operations. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to begin a career in compliance and audit, working alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic and supportive environment.   

Learn more about our Management Trainee Program 

This is a full-time, hybrid position requiring a minimum of 40 hrs/wk, split between the office and remote work, with weekend or evening work as needed. 

Travel may be required on occasion – to provide training to the field, attend certification training, and conduct investigations. 

Relocation is required if located more than 50 miles from the location. 

Training will start with a week of orientation in Fort Worth, Texas, offering a company overview and networking with leaders. This will be followed by support of ongoing projects and practical training with the department.  

Applicants will be notified via e-mail regarding potential interviews, testing, and hiring events for this position. Please check your e-mail daily.   

Key responsibilities may include:   

Conducts investigations into alleged fraud, waste, or misuse of company resources.  These investigations require the investigator to critically analyze complex facts and business processes (such as procurement, disbursement, travel expense, timekeeping, and payroll).  

Document evidence and communicate results of investigations to senior leadership through written reports and/or verbal briefings. 

Leverage technology to detect and deter fraud or abuse. This responsibility requires understanding how various information systems work and designing and/or implementing solutions to prevent fraud and abuse within those systems. 

Opportunities to execute Fraud Risk Assessments. 

Implement recommended scope activities identified to strengthen internal controls and improve monitoring to mitigate fraud risks. Carrying out this responsibility requires effective organization and managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing based on continual reassessment of risks and scope. 

Daily work is conducted in an indoor office environment.  

The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for this position. This is not an exhaustive list of the position’s duties.     

At BNSF Railway, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, showcasing their skills, experiences and development. We provide resources and tools to help you reach your full potential, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. 

Basic Qualifications:  

• Legally authorized to work in the United States and will be at least eighteen (18) years old upon hire. 

• Does not require sponsorship to obtain, maintain, or extend authorization to work in the United States. (For example, H1-B Visa or STEM OPT) 

• Pursuing a Bachelors or Graduate degree in Business, Accounting, Economics, Management Information Systems, Legal Studies, Finance, OR a similar degree program from an accredited university to be completed prior to hire OR I have obtained a degree in a program described above. 

• Have and/or will graduate with at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA. 

• Have LESS THAN three (3) years of professional work experience, EXCLUDING internships, part-time jobs, or positions held while pursuing my undergraduate and/or graduate degree. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Have your Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential or have the intention to pursue CFE. 

• Prior intern experience in compliance, auditing, accounting, or a related field. 

• During college career, held a leadership position in a campus, community or extracurricular organization. 

   At BNSF, you will have access to a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including:

• An industry-leading 401(k) and renowned Railroad Retirement program.
• A range of robust health care options for you and your dependents (including domestic partners), including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support, and high-quality care network options.
• Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions, as well as life and disability insurance, provided at no cost.
• Family benefits including parental, pediatric and family building support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and dependent care spending account (with employer match).
• Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services and wellness support.
• Annual bonus (Incentive Compensation Program) 
• Generous leave / time off policies.
• For more information, visit Benefits.

All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen. You can find more information by reviewing the Hiring Process.  Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC.  More information is available at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic

BNSF Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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