Sr. Risk Mgr, Finance Operations Risk, Governance, & Experience, FORGE
Amazon is in search of a Senior Risk Manager within Finance Operations Risk Governance & Experience (FORGE). The role will be a key member of a small team designed to identify, investigate, and mitigate risks within the employee compensation and benefits processes on a global scale. The program aims to proactively tackle potential vulnerabilities through data-driven insights, and collaborate with affected business teams to ensure swift remediation of identified risks. By focusing on preventative controls and leveraging technology, the program aims to strategically assess risk, safeguard financial resources and uphold the integrity of pay and benefits systems.
Key job responsibilities
You will be responsible for leading risk assessment activities related to employees and contractors identifying opportunities within the hire to retire processes. You will use the risk assessment, your high judgement, and experience to identify potential opportunities and influence the planning and resourcing needed for the team. You will meet with senior leaders to understand risks and report opportunities in processes and technology. You will insist on the highest standards for your function and the operational teams, dive deep into processes and systems, apply broad technical knowledge, sound business judgment, and partner with key stakeholders. You will understand complex business processes, system workflows, and technology to identify the full range of risks relevant to payroll and to help guide business owners in defining effective and value-added risk mitigation plans.
A day in the life
In this role, you will lead and oversee projects, such as inspections, risk assessments, and advisory services, that shape process and control design to mitigate risk and drive a continuous controllership culture. Responsibilities will also include preparation of findings and engagement with stakeholders to complete action items. Your subject matter expertise is critical to develop strong working knowledge of processes, current initiatives, and organizational changes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
- Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent
- Master's degree or equivalent
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