Senior Risk Manager, Sanctions, Denied Party Screening

As a Senior Risk Manager you will serve a pivotal role in advancing Amazons sanctions compliance program through risk evaluation and mitigation efforts. You will collaborate across teams to assess sanctions-related risks and review existing processes and controls. You will ensure that identified issues are properly documented monitored and resolved in accordance with regulatory standards and industry benchmarks. Additionally you will be responsible for maintaining the quality and uniformity of sanctions risk tracking while working alongside other teams to strengthen Amazons broader sanctions compliance framework.

Key job responsibilities
Manage and identify sanctions and screening program risks across Amazon.

Serve as a subject matter expert on sanctions compliance providing guidance on methodology processes and control frameworks.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure sanctions controls processes and risks are accurately assessed against regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Document track and prioritize remediation based on compliance impact to enhance the overall sanctions program.

Evaluate risk assessments rationales and narratives to confirm alignment with regulatory expectations and industry best practices.

Monitor and report to leadership and regulated board oversight bodies on risk status from initial identification through final resolution.

Provide subject matter expertise to enhance risk tracking practices ensuring processes and documentation align with industry standards and regulatory expectations.

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- 6 years of sanctions compliance experience.
- Experience in evaluating sanctions and/or financial crimes risk and compliance assessments.
- Strong knowledge of sanctions regulations and requirements and understanding of industry best practices to implement controls and processes at a global scale.
- Ability to work across different cross functional teams (Product Operations Legal) to identify and drive issues to resolution.
- Familiarity with risk tracking best practices processes and tools or software.
- Strong analytical and communication skills to translate findings and assessments for leadership audiences.

- Bachelors degree or equivalent or experience in project management
- Relevant compliance certifications (CAMS CGSS CRCM ICA)
- Experience in related compliance domains and working knowledge of regulations pertaining to AML KYC and export controls/trade compliance

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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 NY New York - 133300.00 - 185000.00 USD annually
USA VA Arlington - 121400.00 - 163900.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 121400.00 - 163900.00 USD annually