DESCRIPTION

At Amazon we’re working to be the most customer-centric company on earth, and that includes protecting our customers and their data. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. Global Internal Audit is a fast paced, dynamic team focused on business and operational processes and the technologies that support risk management, governance, and internal controls for the company. We are one of many mechanisms at the company with the aim of continuous improvement. We look across the entire company and the technologies that support them, evaluating risks that could harm our customers, the company, or prevent us from achieving objectives.
We are looking for an experienced internal audit professional to help maintain a high-bar and scale our organization.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate high judgment, clear communication and a consistent track record of delivering results. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, work autonomously in an ambiguous environment, and understand the importance of operationalizing key mechanisms, high quality executive management, board-level, and external reporting and deliverables, and staying abreast on industry and professional practice standards, emerging risks, and trends. Role will also include internal reporting requests, metrics development, tracking, monitoring, and reporting to monitor and manage program effectiveness. You will be a key interface, collaborator, and partner across all levels of the global IA team and other business stakeholders. You will coach and mentor audit team members, identify training needs, increase awareness of the business and risks, and stay current with professional practice changes and internal auditing best practices. You will earn the trust of the global audit team and lead through influence. You will exhibit a bias for action and a passion for operational excellence, driving continuous improvement to our processes and standards while you invent and simplify and will insist on the highest standards.

You will also be responsible for developing and implementing other departmental-wide programs and initiatives such as learning and development, audit systems and tooling mechanisms to continuously drive process improvements and efficiencies in the audit process.

A day in the life
Demonstrate high judgement, clear communication and deliver results. Thrive in a fast-paced environment, work autonomously in an ambiguous environment, and partner with cross functional teams.

High focus on quality and detailed-oriented.
Coach and mentor audit team members, identify training needs and stay current with professional practice changes and internal auditing best practices.

Exhibit a bias for action and a passion for operational excellence, driving continuous improvement to our processes and standards.

Key job responsibilities
Prior experience in executive, regulatory, or Board-reporting, metrics development and monitoring, and Internal Audit Professional Practices or Quality Assurance roles highly preferred.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

– 8+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience
– Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
– Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

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 in business, IT, or related field. Strong internal audit and risk management experience, including: performing assessments and audits, enterprise control frameworks, and prioritizing risk. Demonstrated ability to effectively drive collaboration. Results-oriented – ability to motivate and influence diverse teams Track record of successful program management for large, cross functional projects, including rolling out both process and technology-based improvements. Comfortable working as an individual contributor with other resources to drive change. Exceptional organizational and project-management skills. Strong interpersonal, written, oral, and analytical skills. Ability to synthesize, summarize, and communicate important data. Experience with process improvement, Kaizen, and six sigma.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

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.

USA, WA, Seattle