Compliance Manager, North America Risk and Compliance

About the Role

Amazon is seeking a results-driven financial services compliance professional to support the compliance program for Amazon Payments, Inc. (API), a FinCEN-registered money service business operating across multiple US states as a licensed money transmitter. This role will focus on the further development of the API Compliance Program given current and future business products and services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of API's compliance strategy, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements
• Provide guidance on AML/CFT compliance matters to cross-functional teams
• Conduct comprehensive AML/CFT risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
• Spearhead the creation, documentation, and maintenance of robust compliance policies and procedures
• Review, challenge, and approve risk records, policy breaches, and escalation matters
• Prepare insightful reports for internal governance committees, highlighting key trends and recommendations
• Support examination and external audit processes, ensuring organizational readiness and effective presentation of compliance controls
• Monitor regulatory changes and emerging risks, proactively communicating developments to stakeholders
• Champion customer-centric compliance solutions that balance regulatory requirements with business objectives
• Drive innovation in compliance processes, leveraging data analytics and technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 4+ years of relevant work experience
• Experience in compliance, auditing, quality assurance, or regulatory affairs
• Knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and OFAC regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in risk management methodologies and process improvement initiatives
• Professional certification such as CAMS, CRCM, or CRP
• Hands-on experience designing, deploying, or governing agentic AI workflows in a compliance or risk management context

About The Team

Join our ambitious North America Risk and Compliance team, where we view compliance as a strategic enabler for Amazon's growth. We're passionate about innovation, collaboration, and maintaining the highest standards of integrity. Our team thrives on intellectual debate and is committed to upholding Amazon's core values in everything we do.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $97,900.00 - $132,200.00 USD annually for locations in USA, VA, Arlington and USA, WA, Seattle. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

Company - Amazon Payments, Inc.