Role at a glance
- Job function
-
Legal & Compliance Internal Audit & Investigations Compliance & Regulatory Affairs
- Salary
- $162.7K – $220.2K/yr
- Location
- New York, New York, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Education
- Bachelor's, Master's
Spotted an issue?
We’ll check it against the original posting.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience
- Experience in auditing, risk management, compliance, program management, or quality management systems
- Experience delivering complex, data-driven recommendations to senior leaders
Preferred
- Master's degree in management, business administration, economics, engineering, marketing, or Bachelor's degree
- Bachelor's degree in Law, or 5+ years of Corporate Law experience
- Experience with IT compliance and risk management requirements (e.g. security, privacy, SOX, HIPAA etc.)
- Experience using financial models, KPIs, and data analysis to support business decisions, or experience in quantitative role (engineering, process re-engineering, quality assurance)
About the role
Original posting provided by amazon
Do you thrive on turning ambiguity into clarity? In this role, you will build and lead an enterprise risk program from the ground up — assessing, quantifying, and reducing organizational risk exposure across operations, compliance, legal, and third-party relationships. You will serve as an internal risk consultancy, driving accountability and equipping field teams with the frameworks and tools they need to manage risk independently at scale.
Key job responsibilities
• You will drive a comprehensive enterprise risk assessment program, establishing baseline risk metrics (e.g., contract warranty claw-back rates, compliance gap frequency, vendor risk scores) and maintaining a risk scoring methodology that quantifies exposure into clear business impact.
• You will build and operate an ongoing risk surveillance mechanism that provides continuous visibility into risk posture, assigns clear ownership of identified risks, and delivers regular trend analysis and escalation reporting to leadership.
• You will function as an internal audit and consultancy resource, conducting targeted audits across internal teams and third-party partners, presenting findings, and partnering with stakeholders to implement corrective actions including vendor due diligence and contract risk reviews.
• You will define and scale a standardized risk assessment approach — developing toolkits, training materials, and assessment templates — that enables field teams to conduct self-assessments independently and manage risk without centralized intervention.
• You will mentor junior analysts on risk assessment techniques and quantification methods, and develop a bar raiser program that establishes consistent standards for risk evaluation quality across the team.
A day in the life
You will partner with leaders across the organization to evaluate risk posture, deliver data-driven insights, and recommend corrective actions that protect the business. One day you may be conducting a targeted audit of vendor contract compliance; the next, you may be designing a self-assessment toolkit that enables field teams to identify and mitigate risks on their own. You will regularly brief leadership on risk trends, escalation triggers, and resolution progress — translating complex findings into clear business impact. You will also mentor analysts, shape assessment methodology, and collaborate cross-functionally to pilot new risk enablement frameworks.
About the team
This team operates at the intersection of risk management, compliance, and operational strategy. The team's vision is to create a culture where risk is visible, quantified, and owned at every level — not concentrated in a single function. You will work alongside cross-functional partners in operations, legal, finance, and third-party management to build scalable solutions that raise the bar on how the organization identifies and responds to risk.
- 5+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience
- Experience in auditing, risk management, compliance, program management, or quality management systems
- Experience delivering complex, data-driven recommendations to senior leaders
- Bachelor's degree in Law, or 5+ years of Corporate Law experience
- Experience with IT compliance and risk management requirements (e.g. security, privacy, SOX, HIPAA etc.)
- Experience using financial models, KPIs, and data analysis to support business decisions, or experience in quantitative role (engineering, process re-engineering, quality assurance)
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
USA, NY, New York - 162,700.00 - 220,200.00 USD annually
Key job responsibilities
• You will drive a comprehensive enterprise risk assessment program, establishing baseline risk metrics (e.g., contract warranty claw-back rates, compliance gap frequency, vendor risk scores) and maintaining a risk scoring methodology that quantifies exposure into clear business impact.
• You will build and operate an ongoing risk surveillance mechanism that provides continuous visibility into risk posture, assigns clear ownership of identified risks, and delivers regular trend analysis and escalation reporting to leadership.
• You will function as an internal audit and consultancy resource, conducting targeted audits across internal teams and third-party partners, presenting findings, and partnering with stakeholders to implement corrective actions including vendor due diligence and contract risk reviews.
• You will define and scale a standardized risk assessment approach — developing toolkits, training materials, and assessment templates — that enables field teams to conduct self-assessments independently and manage risk without centralized intervention.
• You will mentor junior analysts on risk assessment techniques and quantification methods, and develop a bar raiser program that establishes consistent standards for risk evaluation quality across the team.
A day in the life
You will partner with leaders across the organization to evaluate risk posture, deliver data-driven insights, and recommend corrective actions that protect the business. One day you may be conducting a targeted audit of vendor contract compliance; the next, you may be designing a self-assessment toolkit that enables field teams to identify and mitigate risks on their own. You will regularly brief leadership on risk trends, escalation triggers, and resolution progress — translating complex findings into clear business impact. You will also mentor analysts, shape assessment methodology, and collaborate cross-functionally to pilot new risk enablement frameworks.
About the team
This team operates at the intersection of risk management, compliance, and operational strategy. The team's vision is to create a culture where risk is visible, quantified, and owned at every level — not concentrated in a single function. You will work alongside cross-functional partners in operations, legal, finance, and third-party management to build scalable solutions that raise the bar on how the organization identifies and responds to risk.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field- 5+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience
- Experience in auditing, risk management, compliance, program management, or quality management systems
- Experience delivering complex, data-driven recommendations to senior leaders
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in management, business administration, economics, engineering, marketing, or Bachelor's degree- Bachelor's degree in Law, or 5+ years of Corporate Law experience
- Experience with IT compliance and risk management requirements (e.g. security, privacy, SOX, HIPAA etc.)
- Experience using financial models, KPIs, and data analysis to support business decisions, or experience in quantitative role (engineering, process re-engineering, quality assurance)
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, NY, New York - 162,700.00 - 220,200.00 USD annually
About the company
amazon
Large Enterprise
Amazon is a global leader in e-commerce and cloud computing, founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos. Initially starting as an online bookstore, it has since expanded its offerings to include a vast range of products and services, including electronics, fashion, and digital content. With Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company also provides powerful cloud solutions to businesses around the world. Known for its innovation, customer-centric approach, and commitment to operational efficiency, Amazon continues to shape the future of retail and technology, consistently seeking new ways to enhance customer experiences.