Compliance Manager, Sanctions Advisory, AWS Compliance & Security Assurance

Amazon•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Are you looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced, innovative company? Do you have the ability to influence and successfully drive compliance programs forward? Do you have an understanding of sanctions regulations and experience identifying company-wide risk mitigation solutions, while remaining customer obsessed? Amazon is seeking an experienced Compliance Program Manager with a proven track record of performance to be part of a Denied Party Screening (DPS) compliance team. We are looking for an individual who can provide sanctions guidance and manage projects across all Amazon businesses to drive centralized, low-friction solutions for managing risk, allowing them to focus on their core business. The candidate will be responsible for developing sanctions related guidance and SOPs according to regulatory requirements and to mitigate compliance risk. The candidate will need to be able to apply guidance to complex types of investigations, and provide support for internal/external escalations. This role will also be expected to proactively identify how new regulatory updates impact the broader program, including enhancing investigation frameworks and identifying nuanced approaches to businesses based upon risk and compliance requirements. The role will require frequent communication with Legal and other Compliance functions, as well as the the ability to concisely deliver requirements to business partners (including operations, product, and leadership teams).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Experience with research and investigation skills or equivalent
Experience with regulatory filings and reports or equivalent
4+ years in a sanctions compliance or related field
Experience conducting reviews of customers and business activities to determine sanctions compliance requirements
Strong working knowledge of global sanctions and export control regulations, including OFAC, UN, and the EU
Experience establishing successful partnerships with internal and external teams to execute tactical initiatives or equivalent
Experience building scalable programs and repeatable scalable processes, levering various tools and methods to create scale and efficiency
Experience in AML or Compliance

Responsibilities

Identify and interpret requirements and new updates from sanctions regulatory authorities and their overall impact on the sanctions program and compliance strategy
Design and implement robust sanctions compliance programs, policies, and procedures
Develop new guidance to support the onboarding of new businesses into the screening program, as well as continual improvement/enhancement of existing compliance frameworks
Manage sanctions compliance reporting for blocked property, including filing reports with regulatory authorities
Review complex edge cases and sensitive investigations, and establish a risk tolerance that balances risk mitigation with customer obsession
Provide support on impactful escalations and appeals that may require liaising with senior leadership, external business partners, and Legal
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, product, compliance, and risk professionals to address complex compliance challenges

Benefits

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.
The base pay for this position ranges from $66,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $142,800/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 .

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