Company Overview:

Amazon is a global leader in e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. We are a customer-obsessed company that continues to innovate across a vast array of industries and platforms, from our foundational retail operations to the cutting-edge services of Amazon Web Services (AWS). Our relentless pursuit of innovation and efficiency has established us as one of the world's most influential technology companies, serving millions of customers and businesses globally.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Assurance Manager within our Global Risk & Assurance (GRA) team in Bangalore, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding Amazon's operations and reputation. This position involves leading complex assurance engagements, conducting comprehensive risk assessments, and driving compliance initiatives across various business units.

You will collaborate closely with senior leadership, engineering teams, legal, and operational stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks, ensuring a robust control environment. Your work will directly contribute to maintaining the integrity of our systems and processes, fostering trust with our customers, and enabling sustainable business growth in a dynamic global landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and execute end-to-end assurance engagements, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting, to evaluate the effectiveness of controls and compliance with policies and regulations for various business processes and systems.

- Develop and implement comprehensive risk management strategies and frameworks, identifying enterprise and operational risks, and advising on appropriate mitigation controls to protect company assets and interests.

- Drive adherence to regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., SOX, data privacy regulations) by designing, assessing, and monitoring internal controls, ensuring the company operates within legal and ethical boundaries.

- Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of internal control systems, providing expert guidance to business partners on best practices and control optimization.

- Champion governance initiatives, including data governance frameworks, to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance across critical business functions.

- Utilize advanced risk analytics and data-driven insights to identify emerging risks, assess control effectiveness, and inform strategic decision-making for senior management.

- Recommend and drive process improvement initiatives across various business units, enhancing operational efficiency and strengthening the control environment.

- Manage change management efforts related to new policies, systems, or regulatory requirements, ensuring smooth transitions and effective adoption across the organization.

- Provide expert guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the GRA team.

Required Skillset:

- Demonstrated expertise in Assurance, Risk Management, Audit, and Regulatory Compliance within a large, complex organization, with 5-10 years of progressive experience.

- Strong understanding of Governance principles, Internal Audit methodologies, Enterprise Risk, and Operational Risk frameworks.

- Proven ability to manage Compliance programs, including in-depth knowledge of SOX requirements and other relevant regulatory standards.

- Experience in Quality Assurance, Internal Control design and testing, and Data Governance best practices.

- Proficiency in leveraging Risk Analytics to identify trends, assess risks, and drive informed decisions.

- Track record of leading Process Improvement and Change Management initiatives, delivering tangible results.

- Familiarity with Model Validation concepts and their application in a risk context is highly desirable.

- CISA certification is preferred; other relevant certifications (e.g., CRISC, CIA) are a plus.

- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities with a keen eye for detail.

- Superior communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing and collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders at all organizational levels.

- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field from a reputable institution.