Description

　　Want to help Earth’s most customer-centric company design, implement and monitor risk mitigation strategies to improve the customer experience and protect Amazon’s brand?

　　In this role, you will work closely with Amazon's Last Mile transportation businesses to build strategic initiatives and frameworks that support carrier partners in meeting legal and contractual obligations relating to business practices, driver / provider eligibility, and safety standards. Within your program, you will be expected to apply risk and control concepts to new and existing business models, clearly and concisely communicate identified findings to senior leadership, and partner with cross-functions teams to design workflows in support of risk-reduction activities. You will set program objectives, assign appropriate metrics that measure success, and drive business changes that reduce risk. The role will require the management and development of independent team members, and high-level strategic thinking to deep-dive analytical problem solving while thinking big. You must be comfortable dealing with ambiguity and enjoy working on different problems every day.

　　This position will be based out of one of Amazon's corporate HQs and requires the ability to travel periodically.

　　Key job responsibilities

　　• Leading and developing a team of risk assessment managers. Mentoring your staff, helping them develop their skills, encouraging new professional experiences, and satisfying their career goals.

　　• Ability to define, develop, and implement risk programs and drive improvements quantified with metrics.

　　• Ability to lead, monitor and drive projects through to completion on time.

　　• Ability to establish successful partnerships with internal and external teams to execute tactical initiatives.

　　• Demonstrable excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

　　• Demonstrable problem-solving skills using data and insights to drive tactical business decisions.

　　A day in the life

　　The Sr. Risk & Compliance Manager will work collaboratively with business stakeholders, safety, legal, finance, tech, and human resource teams to implement world-class, customer-centric, compliance and risk management solutions. The individual will lead a team of auditors who execute inspection activities, provide carriers with consultative support to identify opportunities for improvement, develop corrective action plans to address audit defects, and manage those remediation plans to closure.

　　About the team

　　Transportation Risk and Compliance (TRC) is the voice of risk and compliance for Amazon’s transportation businesses across 16 regions. We proactively identify and manage risks through risk mitigation strategies and provide assurance that Amazon and our carrier partners comply with the highest transportation and legal standards (including legislative, regulatory, and contractual). Anchored by sound subject matter expertise, processes, and growing technology solutions, our TRC leaders improve public safety and enable business growth as we work diligently to serve our customers.

　　We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

　　Arlington, VA, USA | Nashville, TN, USA | New York, NY, USA | Seattle, WA, USA

　　Basic Qualifications

　　5+ years of experience in risk, audit (internal or external), compliance, internal controls, legal, human resource compliance, labor employment, transportation, or supply chain industry.

　　BA or BS in business, economics, operations, accounting, finance, IT, or related field.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Experience managing and developing a team.

　　Technical aptitude and familiarity with complex databases and data analytical tools such as QuickSight, PowerBI, SQL.

　　One or more professional certifications - CPA, CISA, CIA, CFE, CCEP, PMP.

　　Experience in program management.

　　Experience leading risk assessments and defining audit roadmaps.

　　Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

　　Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $106,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $198,300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.