Risk Mgr, Compliance Ops, Global Operations Shared Services

Amazons Global Operations Services & Support (GOSS) Compliance & Data Integrity (CDI) vertical is seeking a highly talented and motivated Risk Manager III to own complex compliance operations programs within the Compliance Operations & Controls functiona critical team that makes CDI compliant day-to-day across 4K facilities 50 regulatory frameworks and 34K data points executing compliance frameworks monitoring controls supporting audits and remediating issues.
A successful candidate for this role will have an established background in risk management strong technical acumen with compliance management systems and control frameworks experience leveraging automation for compliance monitoring along with excellent project management and communication skills. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to operate independently with limited guidance in ambiguous problem spaces building consensus across Director-level organizations while creating predictable compliance controls and process paths.
The candidate will also have a proven track record of managing and mentoring team members with a strong focus on operational excellence process improvement and measurable customer satisfaction.

Key job responsibilities
Own and deliver complex compliance operations programs that span multiple teams or focus on critical compliance areas (e.g. implementing unified licenses and permits compliance management platform building automated compliance monitoring dashboards establishing audit support mechanisms across regions)
Manage the full lifecycle of initiatives from idea through design approval build launch iteration and deprecation
Negotiate and define obligations with stakeholders setting clear program objectives and success metrics
Unblock teams and increase speed of delivery by identifying and resolving technical organizational or resource constraints
Identify opportunities where compliance automation could unlock business value or remove perceived risk blockers
Oversee rollout of compliance controls and audits including testing and measuring effectiveness of automated compliance monitoring mechanisms
Influence roadmaps business and technology decisions across CDI functions and partner organizations
Write clear and compelling narratives (6-pagers PR/FAQs) that explain compliance operations programs and their business impact
Present effectively to Directors and VPs on program status risks and recommendations
Improve streamline and/or eliminate excess processes or controls that create friction without adding value
Drive efficiencies in how compliance operations are delivered and maintained
Create predictable controls and process paths that teams can follow independently
Review metrics proactively to identify areas for improvement
Seek new/improved visibility mechanisms to measure compliance operations effectiveness


A day in the life
Amazon Benefits:
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location the number of regularly scheduled hours you work length of employment and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular full-time employees include:
1. Medical Dental and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly wed still love to hear from you! At Amazon we value people with unique backgrounds experiences and skill sets. If youre passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale please apply!

About the team
The Compliance & Data Integrity (CDI) vertical under GOSS ensures Amazons operations are compliant resilient and built on trusted data. The Compliance Operations & Controls function makes CDI compliant day-to-day across 4K facilities 50 regulatory frameworks and 34K data points executing compliance frameworks monitoring controls supporting audits and remediating issues.

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

- 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

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at TN NASHVILLE - 109000.00 - 155400.00 USD annually
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