Senior GRA Manager, GRA

Are you ready to apply your professional services advisory skills to Amazon's unique environment? We are developing a new capability providing specialist internal advisory services around governance, risk management and assurance, delivering tailored functional insight and expertise to all of Amazon worldwide. We are looking for talented individuals from audit, advisory and consulting backgrounds who can demonstrate both their subject matter knowledge and delivery of customer-focused solutions around these disciplines.

Operating as a specialist global team partnering across Amazon to embed best practices in the second line of defence, you will play an integral role in building out new governance, risk and assurance capabilities throughout Amazon’s different businesses. You will be responsible for the end-to-end scoping, design and execution of workstreams, working with senior Amazon leaders to develop an in-depth understanding of their organisations to then drive business change for tangible commercial and operational benefits.

This represents a unique chance to apply your honed client-facing skills and deep professional services expertise within the global environment of Amazon, an opportunity unsurpassed in both scale and scope. You will play a vital role in ensuring that Amazon continues to deliver a trusted shopping experience worldwide, shaping the future of Amazon and its customers.


Key job responsibilities
• Lead the scoping, design and execution of governance, risk and assurance workstreams
• Advise on best practices and frameworks around governance, risk management and assurance
• Engage with internal stakeholders and businesses on a cross-border basis to develop targeted governance, risk and assurance deliverables
• Create detailed, data-driven narratives to inform senior leadership and Boards of risk levels, mitigations and impacts
• Provide assurance on the effectiveness of internal controls and develop recommendations to address any identified control gaps and weaknesses
• Facilitate development of new or revised policies, procedures and other governance documents
• Operate as an ambassador for the three lines of defence model, helping to define ownership roles and responsibilities within businesses
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 5+ years’ experience from professional services in audit, advisory or consulting
- Demonstrable expertise in at least one of the following functional areas:
- 1) Risk Management: risk frameworks; risk identification, assessment and reporting; Key Risk Indicators; risk appetite and tolerances
- 2) Audit & Assurance: audit procedures; internal control testing; control design and effectiveness; process improvement reviews; project assurance
- 3) Governance: governance effectiveness reviews; policy coverage assessments; policy development; breach monitoring; training and skills development
- 4) Data: data governance; data operating model; data strategy; data lineage; data quality
- Experience building cross-functional relationships and influencing senior stakeholders to deliver business change
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage and analyse complex data
- Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously whilst maintaining a delivery focus across all- Master's degree, MBA or professional qualification
- Experience in global programs spanning multiple jurisdictional requirements
- Demonstrated track record of taking ownership and driving results
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, technical environment

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 $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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.