Compliance Manager, DPS Advisory
About the role
Amazon is seeking an experienced Compliance Program Manager to join a Denied Party Screening (DPS) compliance team. The ideal candidate will provide sanctions guidance, manage cross-business projects, and drive centralized, low-friction solutions that enable Amazon businesses to focus on their core operations. You will develop sanctions-related guidance and SOPs, apply guidance to complex investigations, and support internal/external escalations while proactively identifying how regulatory updates impact the broader program.
Responsibilities
- Identify and interpret requirements and updates from sanctions regulatory authorities and assess their impact on the DPS program and compliance strategy
- Develop new guidance to support onboarding of new businesses into the DPS screening program and enhance existing compliance frameworks
- Review complex edge cases and sensitive investigations, establishing risk tolerance that balances risk mitigation with customer obsession
- Provide support on impactful escalations and appeals, including liaising with senior leadership, external partners, and Legal
- Prioritize multiple workstreams, deliver timely responses, and maintain a sense of urgency when required
About The Team
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all listed qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Our organization is responsible for maintaining a high bar for security across Amazon’s products and services, offering opportunities to build experience in areas such as cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 4+ years of experience in a sanctions compliance or related field
- Experience conducting reviews of customers and business activities to determine compliance requirements
- Strong working knowledge of global sanctions regulations, including OFAC and BIS
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience establishing successful partnerships with internal and external teams to execute tactical initiatives
- Research and investigation skills or equivalent
- Experience in trade compliance, customs operations, customs brokerage, supply chain, logistics, or similar
- Ability to translate complex compliance requirements into scalable processes
- Professional certifications (e.g., CGSS / CAMS from ACAMS)