Senior Governance Manager, North America Risk & Compliance

Amazon • Arlington, VA

21d

About The Position

Amazon's Risk and Compliance Solutions (RCS) organization is seeking an
experienced governance/company secretariat professional to support regulated
financial services entities in North America. The successful candidate will join
the NA Risk & Compliance Office, working with Boards of Directors comprised of
internal senior leaders and Senior Management to ensure regulatory compliance.

This role serves as the single-threaded governance owner for several regulated
legal entities, owning end-to-end governance processes including operational and
strategic workstreams. As a subject matter expert, this person uses expertise
and judgment to influence senior stakeholders, drive strategic outcomes, and
implement long-term solutions ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and driving
informed decision-making. The role provides governance oversight of regional
expansions, navigating complex governance-related laws and regulations across
jurisdictions for scalable business growth, delivering independently while
seeking direction as needed on ambiguous initiatives where problems or
strategies may be undefined.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Experience handling confidential information and maintaining professionalism in dealing with senior executives, or experience in senior level leadership support
• Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities
• Experience prioritizing and handling multiple assignments at any given time while maintaining commitment to deadlines, or experience with end-to-end project management
• Experience managing complex projects and/or programs within a matrix environment
• 5+ years of Governance, Company Secretariat, compliance program management, legal, or equivalent relevant experience with deep understanding of corporate governance frameworks and regulatory environments

Nice To Haves

• Experience influencing multiple stakeholders and leading cross functional teams across geographies and business units
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and MS Project) at an advanced level
• 3+ years of Governance or Company Secretariat experience in financial services
• Professionally qualified Chartered Secretary, Governance Professional, or equivalent qualification

Responsibilities

• Act as dedicated governance advisor, advising on complex matters and providing expert guidance on governance obligations, compliance, board composition, and roles to support Boards and Senior Management in discharging their responsibilities and compliance objectives—using expertise and judgment to enhance governance processes, determine goals, and inform decisions
• Lead development, review, and enhancement of governance frameworks through independent deep dives and industry benchmarking—designing tailored policies aligned with regulatory requirements, business needs, and diverse legal environments while drafting, implementing, and delivering charters, accountability matrices, terms of reference, policies, and procedures in partnership with Risk, Compliance, and Legal
• Manage the full lifecycle of Board and Committee meetings—including scheduling, crafting agendas, guiding paper content preparation, conducting quality assurance reviews to ensure comprehensive and accurate materials for efficient oversight and decision-making, and managing minute-taking and action items
• Navigate complex governance challenges, influence key decisions, and earn leadership trust
• In collaboration with senior leaders, Head of NA Risk & Compliance, Legal, and Tax partners, lead the appointment and onboarding of new Board members and provide oversight of board changes, nominations, and appointments
• Ensure the delivery of comprehensive training and induction programs for newly appointed Board and Committee members—ensuring they receive tailored onboarding materials, understand their fiduciary duties and regulatory obligations, and are equipped to effectively discharge their governance responsibilities
• Partner with Compliance and Legal on the appointment of internal control functions (CCO, CISO), ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with organizational governance standards
• Own oversight of Governance-related KPIs and projects, presenting metrics to Senior Leadership during Board and Committee meetings, developing structured approaches to Board decisions and documentation, and ensuring senior managers across three lines of defense fulfill governance responsibilities
• Maintain comprehensive understanding of each entity's structure, operations, compliance, and risk posture, anticipating challenges and opportunities while ensuring effective communication and escalation of key issues and mitigating long-term risks
• Drive initiatives to streamline and enhance governance processes, fostering transparency and accountability within the organization
• Oversee all governance workstreams and expansions in the NA region, scaling frameworks across jurisdictions while managing several entities—applying strategic thinking to collaborate cross-functionally with Heads of Risk and Compliance, Chief Compliance Officers, and Legal partners to onboard new entities through in-depth analysis, leading discussions to develop optimal governance while handling complexity of comprehending constitutional laws and cross-checking governance regulations across jurisdictions

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

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