Do you see compliance as a business enabler? Do you have a passion for leading edge technologies and complex problem solving? Do you enjoy building innovative export compliance solutions? Are you passionate about creating the future of export compliance?
Amazon is looking for a Senior Export Compliance Manager who will be responsible for supporting our global export compliance program and drive export control initiatives and implementations. As part of the Global Export Compliance team, this role will encompass a broad range of export regulatory compliance subjects, including: export compliance processes, software and technology exports, deemed exports, export licensing, export classification and other related export compliance governance and risk management functions to support Amazon business objectives.
The successful candidate is an innovative compliance professional experienced in building export control compliance programs, have strong written and verbal communication skills, and have the ability to dive deep into complex problem solving. The role will help drive and scale the export controls program through innovative process development, engaging cross-functional teams that span a broad range of stakeholders, including development teams and senior leadership. The candidate will have strong program/project management skills, must have a passion for new challenges, be creative, self-directed, and a great team player. In this role, you will drive continuous process improvement, and collaborate effectively to solve problems and develop requirements for new compliance solutions.
Key job responsibilities
- Provide strategic expertise on US and global export regulations and advise internal business customers on compliance program initiatives including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
- Drive transactional compliance with export regulations globally, including obtaining and monitoring the use of export authorizations
- Drive innovative solutions and create requirements to further enhance and automate compliance for different types of exports
- Apply US & non-US export control regulations and drive continuous improvements
- Maintain deemed export processes and procedures for Amazon businesses, employees, and visitors
- Monitor regulatory changes and support public policy engagements
- Create metrics for management reporting
- Own leadership communications to stakeholder teams and executive leadership
About the team
Global Trade Services (GTS) is responsible for providing global trade, export, and product compliance support for Amazon businesses, creating efficient processes that meet demanding cross border regulations, while minimizing impact to the business.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 6+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
- Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent
- Master's degree or equivalent
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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.