Principal FSI Assurance Specialist, AWS Financial Services Industries Assurance Specialists

About the role

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Worldwide Financial Services team is looking for an experienced Information Technology Assurance Specialist to join our fast-paced FSI Security and Compliance team and help drive AWS adoption in the Financial Services industry.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to customers' Internal Audit teams, executives, and all stakeholders involved in AWS cloud adoption
• Build deep relationships with global financial institutions, from enterprise banks to Fintech startups
• Engage decision-makers at all levels during due diligence and audit processes
• Demonstrate AWS best practices, tools, and frameworks that simplify customers' audit and due diligence processes
• Showcase AWS AI technologies and automation that drive efficiency in assurance workflows
• Develop tailored solutions addressing specific assurance requirements of financial services customers
• Actively contribute to external organizations such as ISACA, Cloud Security Alliance, and other cloud technology risk bodies
• Represent AWS at industry conferences and speaking engagements to shape cloud assurance best practices
• Bring industry insights back to inform AWS strategy and customer engagements
• Work cross-functionally with internal AWS teams to deliver best practices and requirements to customers
• Drive internal stakeholders and SMEs to ensure timely delivery of customer audit needs
• Respond and deliver due diligence and audit intake activity for customers

Qualifications

• 5+ years of working with Core Cloud Technology Services, including, but not limited to Compute, Edge, Hybrid, Security, and/or Networking experience
• 5+ years of working with Data & AI related technologies, including, but not limited to, AI/ML, GenAI, Analytics, Database, and/or Storage experience
• 5+ years of working with Business Application Technologies, including, but not limited to End User Compute (EUC), Supply Chain, Contact Center as a Service, Consumer Data Applications, Encrypted Communications, and/or Communication Developer Services experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
• Experience with technology risk, IT security audit, compliance and/or relevant regulatory knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading large enterprise transformations with AWS/cloud services
• Leverage technology to drive process improvements
• Experience with IT compliance and risk management requirements (e.g. security, privacy, SOX, HIPAA etc.)
• Experience in handling internal & external audits