Risk Manager, North America Risk and Compliance...

Are you ready to apply your risk and compliance expertise to Amazon's unique environment? We are seeking an innovative and results-driven candidate with demonstrated Risk Management expertise. As a Risk Manager within the 2nd line North America Risk and Compliance Office you will be instrumental in the design and execution of the Risk program across our legal entities in the United States and Canada.

The Risk Manager will drive risk assessments, escalation, and mitigation strategies across a diverse group of partners and risk disciplines. The role is vital to ensure we comply with North America’s legal and compliance requirements. You will have the chance to join a team that partners across businesses in North America and to shape the future of Amazon’s evolving risk and compliance programs. We value ownership, insight, intellectual flexibility, and sound business judgment.

Key job responsibilities

• Second-line program level ownership covering the United States and Canada Risk programs which may include financial crimes, operational, compliance and financial risks.
• Identify and develop appropriate data sources and elements which contribute to risk-based assessments, including risk appetite assessments, AML / CFT risk assessments, compliance risk assessments, entity risk assessments, and others.
• Identify, develop, monitor and report key risk indicators.
• Review, challenge, approve and monitor issue records.
• Perform deep dives on compliance-related processes and systems. Understand payments business processes, regulations, risks and controls, and work with partners to identify root cause of issues.
• Provide risk expertise and guidance for the launch of new products and services in North America’s payment entities.
• Develop data driven narratives to inform Board members of risk levels, mitigations, and impacts.
• Own, maintain, and annually update policies, procedures, and other governance documents, as necessary.
• Drive innovation in the risk management framework, leveraging data analytics and technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage several projects simultaneously with a sense of urgency.

About the team

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

Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional.

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