Sr. Risk Manager, Identity and Access Management

DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Risk Compliance Manager. In this position, you will drive investigation improvements through development and implementation of operational compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

You will also lead the identification, assessment, and monitoring of key operational risk indicators, areas of improvements, and recommend appropriate action.

You will partner with numerous Amazon teams, including Legal, and more than 15 business, product, and policy teams.Key job responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the organization's IAM risk and compliance management through improvements in the investigations process.
• Coordinate the IAM risk and compliance assessment process to identify, analyze, and prioritize key risks and compliance requirements related to user access and entitlements
• Implement IAM risk mitigation and compliance strategies in collaboration with the IAM team and business stakeholders
• Monitor and report on the organization's IAM risk and compliance profile, including emerging risks, compliance issues, and trends
• Provide IAM risk and compliance management training and guidance to employees across the organization
• Collaborate with internal audit, legal, and other control functions to ensure a cohesive approach to IAM risk and compliance management
• Stay up-to-date on industry regulations, standards, and best practices related to IAM risk and compliance management
• Manage a team of IAM risk and compliance investigators, and coordinate their activities to support the IAM risk and compliance management programAbout the teamAbout Amazon SecurityDiverse ExperiencesAmazon 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.

Why Amazon Security?At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences.

Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services.

We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.

Inclusive Team CultureIn Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness.

Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.

Training & Career GrowthWe’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work / Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture.

When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.Basic Qualifications6+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experienceBachelor's degree or equivalentExperience developing and implementing of standards, policies and programs or equivalentExperience building cross-functional partnerships and influencing stakeholders across the organization to act without having a direct reporting relationshipStrong technical understanding of IAM concepts, technologies, and best practicesPreferred QualificationsProject Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certificationExperience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalentExperience engaging with regulatory agencies in permit applications or equivalentAmazon 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.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.