• Senior Risk Manager, US Department…

    Amazon (Arlington, VA)


    Description

    Want to help Earth’s most customer-centric company design, implement and monitor risk mitigation strategies to improve the customer experience and protect Amazon’s brand?

     

    In this role, you will work closely with Amazon's transportation businesses to build strategic initiatives and frameworks that safeguard Amazon's commercial motor carrier authorities, support business growth, and ensure a safe, compliant, and trustworthy experience for our partner business units, carrier partners, employees, and customers. You will be expected to apply risk and control concepts to new and existing business models, clearly and concisely communicate identified findings to senior leadership, and partner with cross-functions teams to design workflows in support of risk-reduction activities. You will work collaboratively with business stakeholders, safety, legal, finance, tech, and human resource teams to implement world-class, customer-centric, compliance and risk management solutions.

     

    This position requires candidates to work in one of five corporate offices.

     

    Key job responsibilities

     

    - Define, develop, and implement risk programs and drive improvements quantified with metrics.

     

    - Lead, monitor and drive projects through to completion on time.

     

    - Establish successful partnerships with internal and external teams to execute both tactical and strategic initiatives.

     

    - Use problem-solving skills using data and insights to drive both tactical and strategic business decisions.

     

    - Travel less than 10% of the time.

     

    A day in the life

     

    The Senior Risk Manager will set program objectives, assign appropriate metrics that measure success, and drive business changes to reduce risk. The individual will oversee inspection activities including consulting with carrier partners on corrective action plans and associated remediation. The individual will work collaboratively with business stakeholders, safety, legal, finance, tech, and human resource teams to implement world-class, customer-centric, compliance and risk management solutions.

    About the team

    Transportation Risk and Compliance (TRC) is the voice of risk and compliance for Amazon’s transportation businesses across 16 regions. We proactively identify and manage risks through risk mitigation strategies and provide assurance that Amazon and our carrier partners comply with the highest transportation and legal standards (including legislative, regulatory, and contractual). Anchored by sound subject matter expertise, processes, and growing technology solutions, our TRC leaders improve public safety and enable business growth as we work diligently to serve our customers.

    Basic Qualifications

    - Bachelor's degree or equivalent

     

    - 6+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience

     

    - Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level

    Preferred Qualifications

    - Master's degree or equivalent

     

    - Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification

     

    - Prior Department of Transportation (DOT) and/or regulatory experience

     

    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.

     

    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.