Hiring: Senior Risk Manager, Sanctions, Denied Party Screening Company: Amazon Location: Arlington, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:43:41 Target Skills & Keywords : Project Management About the job Experience: •6+ years of sanctions compliance experience. Required Skills: •Manage and identify sanctions and screening program risks across Amazon. •Serve as a subject matter expert on sanctions compliance, providing guidance on methodology, processes, and control frameworks. •Partner cross-functionally with cross-functional teams to ensure sanctions controls, processes, and risks are accurately assessed against regulatory requirements and internal policies. •Document, track, and prioritize remediation based on compliance impact to enhance the overall sanctions program. •Evaluate risk assessments, rationales, and narratives to confirm alignment with regulatory expectations and industry best practices. •Monitor and report to leadership and regulated board oversight bodies on risk status, from initial identification through final resolution. •Provide subject matter expertise to enhance risk tracking practices, ensuring processes and documentation align with industry standards and regulatory expectations. •Amazon Security 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. Qualifications: •Strong knowledge of sanctions regulations and requirements, and understanding of industry best practices to implement controls and processes at a global scale. •Demonstrated capacity to work across different cross functional teams (Product, Operations, Legal) to identify and drive issues to resolution. •Operational familiarity with risk tracking best practices, processes, and tools or software. •Strong analytical and communication skills to translate findings and assessments for leadership audiences. •Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or experience in project management •Relevant compliance certifications (CAMS, CGSS, CRCM, ICA) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!