Sr Risk Specialist AWS Commerce Platform Risk Audit Accounting and Compliance RAAC

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AWS Commerce Platform (CP) provides the back and frontend services that enable AWS Service teams to sell to AWS customers as well as allowing AWS customers to purchase AWS Services and to understand and manage their infrastructure costs. Because we sit at the nexus of all AWS Services and endcustomers we work closely across all AWS teams to ensure that we offer a great customer experience.

The Risk Audit Accounting and Compliance (RAAC) team is seeking a Sr. Risk Specialist to support the Commerce Platform organization with government regulations with a heavy focus on SOX and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

The Senior Risk Specialist will be responsible for managing and ensuring GDPR and SOX compliance within a fastpaced dynamic and agile environment. This role requires a strategic handson individual with a strong understanding of data privacy and financial compliance regulations particularly in the context of a rapidly changing business environment. The Senior Risk Specialist will collaborate with crossfunctional teams to implement effective risk management strategies conduct compliance assessments and ensure that the organization adheres to GDPR and SOX requirements across its operations.


Key job responsibilities
Develop and maintain a library of relevant government regulations (e.g. GDPR SOX) which impact AWS Commerce Platform frameworks and operations

Develop and manage yearly launch forecasts and working backwards plans to ensure timely onboarding of necessary applications and controls.

Partner with Accounting teams to create and maintain accurate Revenue Process Flowcharts for Commerce Platform organizations on a yearly basis.

Support additional compliance initiatives including Data Retention and regionalspecific audits.

Lead crossfunctional projects related to compliance across the Commerce Platform organization

Create operational mechanisms to address recurring escalation patterns and persistent challenges


A day in the life
A Sr. Risk Specialist in this role wears many hats balancing both SOX financial controls and GDPR data protection requirements. The day involves constant communication across multiple departmentslegal IT internal/external audit and financeto ensure the organization adheres to complex regulatory frameworks. Theres a lot of documentation and reporting involved along with proactive monitoring of controls and risk mitigation efforts. The pace is fast due to the size and complexity of the billing organization with frequent adjustments and changes required as new risks and compliance challenges arise.

About the team
Our team is dedicated collaborative and committed to ensuring the highest standards of compliance. We work hard to meet the complex challenges of SOX and GDPR while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. We believe in the power of connectionwhether through crossfunctional collaboration or regular teambuilding activities. We also prioritize worklife balance understanding that a healthy balanced team is the key to longterm success. Together we strive for excellence while supporting each other both professionally and personally.

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Bachelors degree or equivalent
3 years of compliance program management legal governance audit risk/loss prevention or equivalent experience
Experience establishing successful partnerships with internal and external teams to execute tactical initiatives or equivalent
Intermediate knowledge and experience working with Regional/Global Compliance Regulations (GDPR SOX etc.

Professional auditing qualification or similar risk or compliance credentials
Experience in writing data queries (SQL) and data manipulation within relevant tools (Excel)
Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and services
Ability to work effectively in a complex and rapidly changing environment managing multiple dependencies on external teams
Experience in tech industry or ecommerce compliance

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $66800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $142800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.