Senior Risk Manager, RISC Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

Do you thrive on turning complex regulatory challenges into scalable compliance strategies Are you ready for a role where youre empowered to build innovative data-driven solutions that drive both compliance and circular economy outcomes If so were looking for talented people like you to join our team.
As a Senior Risk Manager for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) at Amazon you will be at the forefront of our commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable business practices. You will lead North America compliance efforts across complex multi-jurisdictional EPR regulatory landscapes spanning waste streams including packaging electronics batteries and textiles. This is a high-impact cross-functional role where you will combine strategic thinking data-driven analysis and stakeholder leadership to develop innovative compliance solutions drive cost optimization and advance Amazons circular economy vision.


Key job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Strategy & Compliance
Lead monitoring efforts for emerging EPR regulations and policy changes across North America driving proactive advocacy for regulatory simplification
Design comprehensive audit frameworks and risk-based audit plans to ensure full compliance with EPR obligations
Leverage AI-driven tools and automation to enhance regulatory tracking and compliance workflows
Strategic Planning & Operational Excellence
Lead strategic planning processes including 3-Year Vision development and annual operational planning
Establish and maintain robust performance metrics and KPIs identifying trends and opportunities to elevate operational excellence across the EPR organization
Orchestrate cross-functional business reviews (xBRs) to align stakeholders and drive accountability
Cost Optimization & Financial Impact
Lead the development and execution of cost optimization strategies for EPR recycling fees identifying innovative approaches to reduce overall financial impact while maintaining full regulatory compliance
Conduct comprehensive data analysis to uncover cost-saving opportunities within EPR fee structures
Spearhead smart eco-modulation initiatives utilizing automated systems and AI tools to optimize packaging designs and material choices with real-time tracking of fee implications across product categories
Optimize operational costs associated with take-back services including reverse logistics and recycling processes through process improvements and strategic partnerships
Cross-Functional Integration & Decision Support
Drive the integration of EPR costs into upstream business decisions by developing automated decision-support tools and AI-powered recommendation engines
Enable real-time cost impact analysis for retail and Selling Partner teams during product selection design and pricing decisions


About the team
Our Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) team owns Amazons global compliance strategy for EPR ensuring adherence to post-consumer waste regulations across packaging electronics batteries and textiles. Our vision is to enable circular economy value for Selling Partners Vendors and customers by connecting every product sold to verified recovery outcomes with clear auditable results. We work cross-functionally with Legal Business Product and Data Science/Engineering teams to deliver compliance programs at scale.
EPR is part of the broader Regulatory Intelligence Safety and Compliance (RISC) organization dedicated to protecting Amazon customers from products that are illegal unsafe or otherwise prohibited.


- Bachelors degree or equivalent
- 6 years of program or project Management experience
- Experience in compliance audit or risk management
- Experience building cross-functional partnerships and influencing stakeholders across the organization to act without having a direct reporting relationship
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level

- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
- Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent
- Masters degree or equivalent
- Experience working with Excel and large-scale data mining and reporting tools such as Python SQL or Tableau

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