Compliance Manager, Sanctions Advisory, AWS Compliance & Security Assurance

Are you looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced innovative company Do you have the ability to influence and successfully drive compliance programs forward Do you have an understanding of sanctions regulations and experience identifying company-wide risk mitigation solutions while remaining customer obsessed

Amazon is seeking an experienced Compliance Program Manager with a proven track record of performance to be part of a Denied Party Screening (DPS) compliance team. We are looking for an individual who can provide sanctions guidance and manage projects across all Amazon businesses to drive centralized low-friction solutions for managing risk allowing them to focus on their core business.

The candidate will be responsible for developing sanctions related guidance and SOPs according to regulatory requirements and to mitigate compliance risk. The candidate will need to be able to apply guidance to complex types of investigations and provide support for internal/external escalations. This role will also be expected to proactively identify how new regulatory updates impact the broader program including enhancing investigation frameworks and identifying nuanced approaches to businesses based upon risk and compliance requirements.

The role will require frequent communication with Legal and other Compliance functions as well as the the ability to concisely deliver requirements to business partners (including operations product and leadership teams).

Key job responsibilities
Identify and interpret requirements and new updates from sanctions regulatory authorities and their overall impact on the sanctions program and compliance strategy

Design and implement robust sanctions compliance programs policies and procedures

Develop new guidance to support the onboarding of new businesses into the screening program as well as continual improvement/enhancement of existing compliance frameworks

Manage sanctions compliance reporting for blocked property including filing reports with regulatory authorities

Review complex edge cases and sensitive investigations and establish a risk tolerance that balances risk mitigation with customer obsession

Provide support on impactful escalations and appeals that may require liaising with senior leadership external business partners and Legal

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including legal product compliance and risk professionals to address complex compliance challenges

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- Bachelors degree or equivalent
- Experience with research and investigation skills or equivalent
- Experience with regulatory filings and reports or equivalent
- 4 years in a sanctions compliance or related field
- Experience conducting reviews of customers and business activities to determine sanctions compliance requirements
- Strong working knowledge of global sanctions and export control regulations including OFAC UN and the EU

- Experience establishing successful partnerships with internal and external teams to execute tactical initiatives or equivalent
- Experience building scalable programs and repeatable scalable processes levering various tools and methods to create scale and efficiency
- Experience in AML or 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 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.