Senior Risk Manager, US Department of Transportation, DOT Regulatory Monitoring

Want to help Earths most customer-centric company design implement and monitor risk mitigation strategies to improve the customer experience and protect Amazons brand

In this role you will work closely with Amazons transportation businesses to build strategic initiatives and frameworks that safeguard Amazons commercial motor carrier authorities support business growth and ensure a safe compliant and trustworthy experience for our partner business units carrier partners employees and customers. You will be expected to apply risk and control concepts to new and existing business models clearly and concisely communicate identified findings to senior leadership and partner with cross-functions teams to design workflows in support of risk-reduction activities. You will work collaboratively with business stakeholders safety legal finance tech and human resource teams to implement world-class customer-centric compliance and risk management solutions.

This position requires candidates to work in one of five corporate offices.


Key job responsibilities
- Define develop and implement risk programs and drive improvements quantified with metrics.
- Lead monitor and drive projects through to completion on time.
- Establish successful partnerships with internal and external teams to execute both tactical and strategic initiatives.
- Use problem-solving skills using data and insights to drive both tactical and strategic business decisions.
- Travel less than 10% of the time.

A day in the life
The Senior Risk Manager will set program objectives assign appropriate metrics that measure success and drive business changes to reduce risk. The individual will oversee inspection activities including consulting with carrier partners on corrective action plans and associated remediation. The individual will work collaboratively with business stakeholders safety legal finance tech and human resource teams to implement world-class customer-centric compliance and risk management solutions.

About the team
Transportation Risk and Compliance (TRC) is the voice of risk and compliance for Amazons transportation businesses across 16 regions. We proactively identify and manage risks through risk mitigation strategies and provide assurance that Amazon and our carrier partners comply with the highest transportation and legal standards (including legislative regulatory and contractual). Anchored by sound subject matter expertise processes and growing technology solutions our TRC leaders improve public safety and enable business growth as we work diligently to serve our customers.

- Bachelors degree or equivalent
- 6 years of compliance audit or risk management experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level

- Masters degree or equivalent
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
- Prior Department of Transportation (DOT) and/or regulatory experience

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $109000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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.