Sr. Risk Specialist, AWS Commerce Platform, Risk, Audit, Accounting, and Compliance (RAAC) at Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.
Seahurst, WA 98062
About the Job
Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides companies of all sizes with an infrastructure web services platform in the cloud (“cloud computing”). With AWS you can procure compute power, storage, and many other services – gaining access to a suite of elastic IT infrastructure services as your business demands them. AWS is the leading platform for designing and developing applications for the cloud and is growing rapidly with hundreds of thousands of companies in over 190 countries on the platform.
AWS Commerce Platform (CP) provides the back- and front-end services that enable AWS Service teams to sell to AWS customers, as well as allowing AWS customers to purchase AWS Services and to understand and manage their infrastructure costs. Because we sit at the nexus of all AWS Services and end-customers, we work closely across all AWS teams to ensure that we offer a great customer experience.
The Risk, Audit, Accounting, and Compliance (RAAC) team is seeking a Sr. Risk Specialist to support the Commerce Platform organization with government regulations, with a heavy focus on SOX and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
The Senior Risk Specialist will be responsible for managing and ensuring GDPR and SOX compliance within a fast-paced, dynamic, and agile environment. This role requires a strategic, hands-on individual with a strong understanding of data privacy and financial compliance regulations, particularly in the context of a rapidly changing business environment. The Senior Risk Specialist will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective risk management strategies, conduct compliance assessments, and ensure that the organization adheres to GDPR and SOX requirements across its operations.
Key job responsibilities
• Develop and maintain a library of relevant government regulations (e.g. GDPR, SOX) which impact AWS Commerce Platform frameworks and operations
• Develop and manage yearly launch forecasts and working backwards plans to ensure timely onboarding of necessary applications and controls.
• Partner with Accounting teams to create and maintain accurate Revenue Process Flowcharts for Commerce Platform organizations on a yearly basis.
• Support additional compliance initiatives, including Data Retention and regional-specific audits.
• Lead cross-functional projects related to compliance across the Commerce Platform organization
• Create operational mechanisms to address recurring escalation patterns and persistent challenges
A day in the life
A Sr. Risk Specialist in this role wears many hats, balancing both SOX financial controls and GDPR data protection requirements. The day involves constant communication across multiple departments—legal, IT, internal/external audit, and finance—to ensure the organization adheres to complex regulatory frameworks. There’s a lot of documentation and reporting involved, along with proactive monitoring of controls and risk mitigation efforts. The pace is fast due to the size and complexity of the billing organization, with frequent adjustments and changes required as new risks and compliance challenges arise.
About the team
Our team is dedicated, collaborative, and committed to ensuring the highest standards of compliance. We work hard to meet the complex challenges of SOX and GDPR, while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. We believe in the power of connection—whether through cross-functional collaboration or regular team-building activities. We also prioritize work-life balance, understanding that a healthy, balanced team is the key to long-term success. Together, we strive for excellence while supporting each other both professionally and personally.
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.
- 3+ years of compliance program management, legal, governance, audit, risk/loss prevention, or equivalent experience
- Experience establishing successful partnerships with internal and external teams to execute tactical initiatives or equivalent
- Intermediate knowledge and experience working with Regional/Global Compliance Regulations (GDPR, SOX, etc.)
- Experience in writing data queries (SQL) and data manipulation within relevant tools (Excel)
- Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and services
- Ability to work effectively in a complex and rapidly changing environment, managing multiple dependencies on external teams
- Experience in tech industry or e-commerce compliance
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.
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 $66,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $142,800/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.
AWS Commerce Platform (CP) provides the back- and front-end services that enable AWS Service teams to sell to AWS customers, as well as allowing AWS customers to purchase AWS Services and to understand and manage their infrastructure costs. Because we sit at the nexus of all AWS Services and end-customers, we work closely across all AWS teams to ensure that we offer a great customer experience.
The Risk, Audit, Accounting, and Compliance (RAAC) team is seeking a Sr. Risk Specialist to support the Commerce Platform organization with government regulations, with a heavy focus on SOX and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
The Senior Risk Specialist will be responsible for managing and ensuring GDPR and SOX compliance within a fast-paced, dynamic, and agile environment. This role requires a strategic, hands-on individual with a strong understanding of data privacy and financial compliance regulations, particularly in the context of a rapidly changing business environment. The Senior Risk Specialist will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective risk management strategies, conduct compliance assessments, and ensure that the organization adheres to GDPR and SOX requirements across its operations.
Key job responsibilities
• Develop and maintain a library of relevant government regulations (e.g. GDPR, SOX) which impact AWS Commerce Platform frameworks and operations
• Develop and manage yearly launch forecasts and working backwards plans to ensure timely onboarding of necessary applications and controls.
• Partner with Accounting teams to create and maintain accurate Revenue Process Flowcharts for Commerce Platform organizations on a yearly basis.
• Support additional compliance initiatives, including Data Retention and regional-specific audits.
• Lead cross-functional projects related to compliance across the Commerce Platform organization
• Create operational mechanisms to address recurring escalation patterns and persistent challenges
A day in the life
A Sr. Risk Specialist in this role wears many hats, balancing both SOX financial controls and GDPR data protection requirements. The day involves constant communication across multiple departments—legal, IT, internal/external audit, and finance—to ensure the organization adheres to complex regulatory frameworks. There’s a lot of documentation and reporting involved, along with proactive monitoring of controls and risk mitigation efforts. The pace is fast due to the size and complexity of the billing organization, with frequent adjustments and changes required as new risks and compliance challenges arise.
About the team
Our team is dedicated, collaborative, and committed to ensuring the highest standards of compliance. We work hard to meet the complex challenges of SOX and GDPR, while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. We believe in the power of connection—whether through cross-functional collaboration or regular team-building activities. We also prioritize work-life balance, understanding that a healthy, balanced team is the key to long-term success. Together, we strive for excellence while supporting each other both professionally and personally.
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent- 3+ years of compliance program management, legal, governance, audit, risk/loss prevention, or equivalent experience
- Experience establishing successful partnerships with internal and external teams to execute tactical initiatives or equivalent
- Intermediate knowledge and experience working with Regional/Global Compliance Regulations (GDPR, SOX, etc.)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional auditing qualification, or similar risk or compliance credentials- Experience in writing data queries (SQL) and data manipulation within relevant tools (Excel)
- Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and services
- Ability to work effectively in a complex and rapidly changing environment, managing multiple dependencies on external teams
- Experience in tech industry or e-commerce compliance
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.
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 $66,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $142,800/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.
