What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Manager, Risk and Compliance , North America Compliance Office position at Amazon?
DESCRIPTION
Amazon is seeking an innovative and results-driven financial services compliance professional to support the compliance program for Amazon Payments, Inc. (API), a FinCEN registered money service business operating in multiple US states as a licensed money transmitter. This role will focus on the further development of the API Compliance Program given current and future business products and services.
Key job responsibilities
As a Compliance Manager within the 2nd line North America Compliance Office, you'll be instrumental in ensuring regulatory compliance for API, with a primary focus on financial crimes compliance. This role requires a resilient compliance professional who thrives in a dynamic, high-growth environment and can translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, innovative solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the development and implementation of API's compliance strategy, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements
• Provide guidance on AML/CFT compliance matters to cross-functional teams
• Conduct comprehensive AML/CFT risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
• Spearhead the creation, documentation, and maintenance of robust compliance policies and procedures
• Review, challenge, and approve risk records, policy breaches, and escalation matters
• Prepare insightful reports for internal governance committees, highlighting key trends and recommendations
• Support examination and external audit processes, ensuring organizational readiness and effective presentation of compliance controls
• Monitor regulatory changes and emerging risks, proactively communicating developments to stakeholders
• Champion customer-centric compliance solutions that balance regulatory requirements with business objectives
• Drive innovation in compliance processes, leveraging data analytics and technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
About the team
Join our ambitious North America Compliance team, where we view compliance as a strategic enabler for Amazon's growth. We're passionate about innovation, collaboration, and maintaining the highest standards of integrity. Our team thrives on intellectual debate and is committed to upholding Amazon's core values in everything we do.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4 years of compliance program management, legal, governance, audit, risk/loss prevention, or equivalent experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Deep understanding of AML/BSA and Money Transmission regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act, NYDFS Part 504, Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, and FinCEN's National AML/CFT Priorities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3 years of program requirements definition and data and metrics leveraging to drive improvements experience
- Experience with SQL and Excel
- Professional certification such as CAMS or CRCM
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