What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud Compliance Audit Lead, AWS Monetization position at Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.?
- 6 years of compliance, audit or risk management experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Compliance Audit Lead to join our AWS Risk Audit and Compliance team. The ideal candidate will conduct comprehensive audits and develop strategies to identify and mitigate compliance risks across AWS environments. In this position, you must be able to understand technologies used for managing complex business processes and identify the full range of risks related to processes that may include financial, regulatory compliance, operations, and organization policy. You should be comfortable interacting with highly technical software development engineers and business partners. This candidate will specifically partner with management in Security, Legal, Accounting, Sales and Finance to enhance the customer experience for AWS billing. Candidates must possess the ability to understand business requirements and processes to continue to create an accurate and efficient billing platform for both internal and external customers. Ingenuity and the ability to think outside the box will be a must in this highly ambiguous environment.
You will work with AWS Billing leaders and senior leadership to quantify the organization's risk posture, emerging compliance risks and monitor the risk environment. You will independently perform and execute integrated audits, utilize analytics to measure success, prepare written findings, and facilitate business responses and follow up on action items. You will manage a risk portfolio that includes compliance and security related risks. You will keep updated on current and future external regulations related to data privacy, financial reporting and technology. Additionally, you will participate in ad hoc assignments on a priority basis as directed by Billing leadership.
You must be an excellent writer who can concisely communicate and articulate complex issues in business terms. You must be a strong risk leader, execute audits plans from beginning to end, often executing multiple audits concurrently.
Key job responsibilities
- Spearhead comprehensive audits of AWS systems, tools, and critical datasets, delivering executive-level audit reports with actionable recommendations for risk mitigation
- Strategically develop and execute annual audit roadmaps aligned with AWS Operational Planning
- Establish strong partnerships with Internal Audit and SOX teams to implement robust control frameworks and address organizational risks proactively
- Orchestrate multi-regional compliance programs, including data retention policies and location-specific regulatory requirements across global AWS operations
- Lead complex cross-functional compliance initiatives, coordinating with multiple stakeholders to ensure seamless implementation
- Design and maintain comprehensive control documentation systems, implementing automated monitoring solutions to track compliance metrics and risk indicators in real-time
Utility Computing (UC)
AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge-sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring and thorough, but kind, code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects that help our team members develop your engineering expertise so you feel empowered to take on more complex tasks in the future.
Diverse Experiences
AWS 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.
About AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
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 we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Mentorship & 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, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
- Master's degree or equivalent
- Experience building cross-functional partnerships and influencing stakeholders across the organization to act without having a direct reporting relationship
- Strong IT internal audit and risk management experience, including: performing assessments and audits, designing controls, managing enterprise control frameworks, and prioritizing risk
- CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, CRMA, and other relevant licenses/certifications highly desirable
- Comfortable working as an individual contributor with other resources to drive change
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $109,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/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.
Salary : $109,000 - $185,000
