Job Abstract

Are you interested in building high-performance, globally scalable Financial systems that support Amazon's current and future growth? Are you seeking an environment where you can drive innovation? Does the prospect of working with top engineering talent get you charged up? If so, Amazon Finance Technology (FinTech) is for you!

The Finance Technology risk management team defines and continuously evaluates controls across the Finance Technology systems. We perform risk assessments, identify control gaps, and drive control remediation and control improvements. The team aligns the Finance Technology control framework with other teams to improve end-to-end control integrity. Also, we work closely with engineers to review system design and provide input on technical controls solution.

As a Risk Manager, you will lead projects to identify technical, functional, operational, and compliance risks, and drive projects to remediate issues, including technical and process fixes. You will work with teams across Amazon to track remediation, resolve issues, and report progress.

Key job responsibilities
Manage the Finance Technology control framework.
Maintain a prioritized roadmap to address gaps and improve control design and testing practices.
Communicate risk posture and project information to stakeholders.
Give input to the strategy and design of new systems. Coach technical team members on designing appropriate solutions and presenting to executive audiences.
Coordinate with finance and business teams to assess risks and align controls across platforms.
Evaluate known issues and identify root causes through end-to-end financial processes.
Train control owners and technical teams about controls, testing, and risk management. Perform control testing, as needed.
Plan and manage multiple parallel projects.
Drive effective teamwork, communication, collaboration and commitment across multiple disparate groups with different priorities.
Communicate project issues and status in a concise, accurate, and professional manner.
Remain flexible to changing priorities, open to new ideas and have Amazon's success firmly in your focus.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Arlington, VA, USA | Seattle, WA, USA

5+ years of experience in IT risk management, information security risk management, IT audit/internal audit, governance/risk/compliance, SOX BS degree in Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent

CISA, CISM, CRISC, or CISSP certification equivalent

Masters degree in computer science, information security, information systems, or relate field preferred. Experience with financial processes such as accounting to financial reporting, order to cash and procure to pay. Experience with financial systems or ERP packages such as Oracle, SAP, Siebel, and PeopleSoft. Experience driving process and technology changes in large organizations. Experience with data analytics and metrics. Experience with IT controls, risk assessments, and the design and testing of controls and security measures across diverse IT environments Experience in Big 4 Accounting firms, large consultancies, or internal audits with a focus on financial systems and business processes.

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 $81,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $196,300/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.