Compliance Manager, Sanctions Advisory, AWS Compliance & Security Assurance

Amazon • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

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). About the team Diverse Experiences Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Why Amazon Security? At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores. Inclusive Team Culture In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices. Training & Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

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

Nice To Haves

• 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
• This position will remain posted until filled.
• Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level