Sr. Risk Manager, Leo Global Service Compliance

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Risk Manager to own and mature the risk, controls, and compliance framework within Amazon Leo's Global Service Compliance (GSC) organization, with a focus on Network and Security compliance obligations. Amazon Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement a compliance control framework and own the end-to-end internal control lifecycle for Network and Security compliance domains.
• Determine appropriate testing cadence for controls, execute testing, complete quality reviews, and prepare performance reports to clearly communicate results to leadership.
• Develop and continuously improve strategies to identify ineffective controls and create solutions that are scalable and right-sized.
• Engage with internal teams and external stakeholders to proactively define and implement mitigations.
• Use high judgement to provide recommendations to the organization to solve ambiguous, complex business problems.
• Evaluate competing demands across internal control workstreams, regulatory timelines, and business objectives. Frame trade-offs clearly for leadership, recommend risk acceptance or mitigation paths, and document residual risk decisions with appropriate escalation.

Qualifications

• Experience in understanding performance metrics and developing them to measure progress against key performance indicators.
• Experience leading enterprise-level governance, risk and compliance (GRC) programs.
• Experience assessing risk, internal controls, and compliance obligations.
• Experience owning end-to-end internal control lifecycle for Network and Security compliance domains.
• 6+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience dealing well with ambiguity, prioritizing needs, and delivering measurable results in an agile environment.
• Experience working within a technology or telecommunications organization.

Company Information

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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 here for more information.

Our benefits include comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. For more information, visit here.