Sr. Export Compliance Mgr, AWS Compliance & Security Assurance

Do you see compliance as a business enabler Do you have a passion for emerging technologies and complex problem solving Do you enjoy building innovative compliance solutions Are you passionate about creating the future of export compliance

Amazon Web Services (AWS) continues to expand its global presence and customer facing services and we are looking for a highly motivated export controls specialist. As part of the AWS Global Export Compliance team this role gets to drive enterprise-wide export compliance excellence by building policies processes and solutions for automated compliance enabling business growth across AWSs most complex and strategic programs including AI Quantum and other emerging technologies.

The successful candidate will have experience implementing export controls in a multinational company a passion for new challenges be creative self-directed thrive in a fast paced environment and a great team player. Candidates should drive continuous process improvement and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to solve problems and develop requirements for new compliance solutions.

Key job responsibilities
- Develop a compliance program internal assessment framework that addresses both tangible and intangible requirements for global export regulations and provide recommendations for compliance improvements
- Work closely with Legal to monitor and analyze dual use and defense regulatory changes conduct impact assessments for the assessment program and manage updates to ensure the assessment program remains responsive to regulatory changes
- Lead cross-functional working groups on implementing the assessment program engaging with team members to understand the risk profile and integrated compliance controls
- Develop standardized procedures for handling potential regulatory issues and government audits and drive global adoption through the business
- Design and deliver advanced training programs for compliance teams and business stakeholders
- Create metrics for management reporting
- Manage various business reports to stakeholder teams and leadership on compliance initiatives


A day in the life
You will act as a compliance leader who can prioritize well communicate clearly and have a consistent track record of delivery. You can handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will be able to help create simple solutions to meet your program goals. You can make strategic decisions to quickly handle emerging issues while working towards long term solutions.

The candidate must possess strong analytical skills and be comfortable working autonomously in a highly demanding and often ambiguous environment. The position requires an individual with strong attention to detail exceptional organizational skills and able to prioritize effectively.

About the team
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- Experience in regulatory compliance management with government agencies
- Experience in English-language communication skills both written and verbal
- Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization
- Bachelors degree in International Trade Business Engineering or related field
- 5 years of progressive experience in export controls trade compliance or international regulatory affairs
- Working knowledge of export control regulations

- Advanced degree in International Trade Law or related field
- 7 years of export control experience in technology or manufacturing industry
- Certified Export Compliance Professional (CXCP) or similar certification
- Experience with cloud computing AI/ML quantum computing encryption semiconductors or other emerging technologies
- Knowledge of international export control regimes (e.g. Wassenaar Arrangement)
- Experience with deemed export compliance and technology control plans
- Experience with trade compliance automation tools and systems
- Experience in handling internal & external audits

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

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $107400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $229700/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.