Compliance Manager, North America Risk and Compliance

Amazon is seeking a results-driven financial services compliance professional to support the compliance program for Amazon Payments Inc. (API) a FinCEN-registered money service business operating across multiple US states as a licensed money transmitter. This role will focus on the further development of the API Compliance Program given current and future business products and services.

As a Compliance Manager within the 2nd line North America Risk and Compliance Office youll be instrumental in ensuring regulatory compliance for API with a primary focus on financial crimes compliance. This role requires a resilient compliance professional who thrives in a dynamic high-growth environment and can translate complex regulatory requirements into practical innovative solutionsincluding the application of agentic AI to scale and modernize GRC operations. Candidates must demonstrate hands-on experience designing deploying or governing agentic AI workflows in a compliance or risk management context.



Key job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the development and implementation of APIs compliance strategy ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements
Provide guidance on AML/CFT compliance matters to cross-functional teams
Conduct comprehensive AML/CFT risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
Spearhead the creation documentation and maintenance of robust compliance policies and procedures
Review challenge and approve risk records policy breaches and escalation matters
Prepare insightful reports for internal governance committees highlighting key trends and recommendations
Support examination and external audit processes ensuring organizational readiness and effective presentation of compliance controls
Monitor regulatory changes and emerging risks proactively communicating developments to stakeholders
Champion customer-centric compliance solutions that balance regulatory requirements with business objectives
Drive innovation in compliance processes leveraging data analytics and technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness



About the team
Join our ambitious North America Risk and Compliance team where we view compliance as a strategic enabler for Amazons growth. Were passionate about innovation collaboration and maintaining the highest standards of integrity. Our team thrives on intellectual debate and is committed to upholding Amazons core values in everything we do.

- Bachelors degree or equivalent or 4 years of relevant work experience
- Experience in compliance auditing quality assurance or regulatory affairs
- Knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws and regulations including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and OFAC regulations

- Experience in risk management methodologies and process improvement initiatives
- Professional certification such as CAMS CRCM or CRP

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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 VA Arlington - 97900.00 - 132200.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 97900.00 - 132200.00 USD annually