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Amazon Program Risk Manager, Internal Audit, Strategic Initiatives in Arlington, Virginia
Description
At Amazon we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth, and that includes protecting our customers and their data. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. Global Internal Audit is a fast paced, dynamic team focused on business and operational processes and the technologies that support risk management, governance, and internal controls for the company. We are one of many mechanisms at the company with the aim of continuous improvement. We look across the entire company and the technologies that support them, evaluating risks that could harm our customers, the company, or prevent us from achieving objectives.
We are looking for an experienced program management professional to help maintain a high-bar and scale our organization.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate high judgement, clear communication and a consistent track record of delivering results. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, work autonomously in an ambiguous environment, and understand the importance of operationalizing key mechanisms and management reporting. You will be a key interface and partner across all levels of the global IA team. You will coach and mentor audit team members, identify training needs, increase awareness of the business and risks, and stay current with professional practice changes and internal auditing best practices. You will earn the trust of the global audit team and lead through influence. You will exhibit a bias for action and a passion for operational excellence, driving continuous improvement to our processes and standards while you invent and simplify and will insist on the highest standards.
Key job responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced program management professional to help maintain a high-bar and scale our organization. Prior program management experience in audit, risk, or compliance is highly desirable in leading various program initiatives within these functions.
A day in the life
• Demonstrate high judgement, clear communication and deliver results.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, work autonomously in an ambiguous environment, and partner with cross functional teams.
• Coach and mentor audit team members, identify training needs and stay current with professional practice changes and internal auditing best practices.
• Exhibit a bias for action and a passion for operational excellence, driving continuous improvement to our processes and standards.
About the team
Strategic Initiatives Team within Internal Audit (IA) is responsible for driving process improvements and initiatives across IA. Strategic Initiative's mission is very simple: We are going to define and execute a roadmap to align IA from a process and technology standpoint to improve auditing and reporting (accuracy, consistency, velocity), while making the audit teams’ jobs easier (capacity).
Strategic Initiatives is focused on three core areas: Professional Practices (which includes defining audit procedures, methodology, training & professional development, quality assurance, etc.), Operational Optimization (including process and continuous improvement), and Product Management (audit tools, systems and mechanisms).
Basic Qualifications
4+ years of compliance program management, legal, governance, audit, risk/loss prevention, or equivalent experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Experience handling confidential information
Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of program requirements definition and data and metrics leveraging to drive improvements experience
Professional auditing qualification, or similar risk or compliance credentials
Experience with SQL and Excel
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 $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.
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