Senior Manager Internal Audit, AWS Internal Audit

We are looking for a high-energy experienced Senior Audit Manager to oversee audits and Internal Audit Risk Assessment activities across this high visibility role you will build relationships with senior leaders and will have the opportunity to influence improvements throughout the company. Our Internal Audit team is cross-functional and you will perform a wide range of technical operational and financial audits. We are seeking an individual with a strong audit background. Join us and take your audit risk leadership experiences and innovative ideas to the next level.

At Amazon were working to be the most customer-centric company on earth and that includes protecting our customers and their data. To get there we need exceptionally talented bright and driven people. Internal Audit is a global fast paced dynamic team. We are one of many mechanisms at the company with the aim of continuous improvement. We look across the entire company at business finance and operational processes and the technologies that support them evaluating risks that could harm our customers the company or prevent us from achieving objectives.


You will be responsible for leading Internal Audit risk assessment activities across AWS. You will meet with senior leaders to understand the business and leverage multiple sources of business data to help you assess risks. You will use the risk assessment your high judgement and experience to identify potential audits and influence the audit pipeline and resource allocation. You will sponsor and oversee a portfolio of audits. You are a people leader that will guide and develop your direct reports: Audit Managers Lead Auditors and Auditors. You will help them scope plan and execute high-quality and impactful audits which address the most important opportunities/risks. You will insist on the highest standards for your team and your audits and you will be able to dive deep into every audit area apply broad technical knowledge sound business judgment and partner with key stakeholders. You will understand complex business processes system workflows and technology to be able to identify the full range of risks relevant to the businesses and to help guide business owners in defining effective and value-added risk mitigation plans.

This role has regular interaction with various business units across Amazon and requires strong interpersonal and communication skills. You must be an excellent writer who can succinctly communicate complicated technical and operational issues in business terms. You must be comfortable performing in a highly collaborative environment and working with your peers to accomplish joint projects and meet the objectives of Internal Audit and Amazon. You must be a strong project manager who can manage end-to-end audit projects and borrowed resources often managing multiple projects at once. You will help Internal Audit recruit from within Amazon and externally and with a passion for helping auditors expand their knowledge of the business develop risk analytical and auditing skills improve their judgement and leadership capabilities and grow their careers.

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate high judgement clear communication creative approaches the ability to think big a consistent track record of delivering results and hiring and developing the best. You will thrive in a collaborative diverse and dynamic environment and you will effectively work autonomously in an ambiguous environment and be able to lead and develop cross functional teams

Ability to travel up to 20%

Key job responsibilities
Risk Assessment
Project Management
Produce high quality reports
People leadership

A day in the life
The Sr. Manager Risk for Internal Audit works strategically to identify risks across the businesses. From the ongoing risk assessment they create and prioritize audits for their teams. Throughout the audit process they ensure clarity for their audit teams. The Sr. Manager drives quality in audits and across internal audit. The Sr. Manager guides and develops the audit team and provides support to clear barriers for their team.

About the team
Internal Audit for AWS provides an opportunity to learn the breadth of the AWS business and systems across Amazon

- 10 years of risk management audit legal compliance or related field work including engaging with external stakeholders experience
- 7 years of team management with 5 or more direct reports experience
- Experience in risk management audit legal compliance or a related field including engaging with external stakeholders
- Experience in team management with 5 or more direct reports
- Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment
- Experience working within a global company with multi-country responsibilities
- Bachelors degree or equivalent

- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and process improvement methodologies
- Knowledge of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) or regulatory requirements or standards
- Experience with audit or risk program design control environment process documentation and control mapping
- Masters degree or equivalent

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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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 - 158600.00 - 214500.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 158600.00 - 214500.00 USD annually