DESCRIPTION

Amazon is in search of a Risk Manager to join the Finance Operations Risk and Intelligence (FORI) team. The Risk Manager 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.

At Amazon we are working to be the most customer-centric company, and that includes protecting our customers, employees and their data. We look for exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people that are skeptical and inquisitive while demonstrating extremely high standards. Successful candidates will thrive in a challenging, fast-paced, and often ambiguous environment. They must have a passion for developing solutions to complex problems and be able to persevere and influence in the face of disagreement. They will be experienced in process design, project management, continuous improvement, and change management across functions and geographies. They will deliver measurable results that balance financial controllership with operational productivity.

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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

– Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
– 6+ years of experience creating process improvements with automation and analysis
– 6+ years of experience in Payroll or Accounts Payable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

– Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
– 6+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects, to scale and improve controllership with measurable results
– 6+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience
– MBA, or CPA