We seek an experienced Internal Audit Manager to support our AWS Audit team who applies broad operational knowledge and sound business judgment to execute audits across our diverse businesses and technical environments. AWS is one of the largest areas of Amazon’s business, and its Operations continue to scale and grow rapidly, and includes data centers, compute, storage, databases and all the corporate functions help run the one of the largest cloud providers in the world. This is a high visibility opportunity where you will gain valuable exposure to many areas within our business, and make important improvements that make a real difference. Our team is cross-functional and you will perform a wide range of operational and technical audits. You must be comfortable performing as a sole contributor and teammate.
As an Internal Audit Manager, you will lead the planning, scoping, execution, and reporting of audits based on identified risks related to various Amazon businesses. In this position you will dig deep into the details of your audits. You must be able to understand complex business processes and identify the full range of risks related to processes, regulatory compliance, organization, policy, and technology. You will interact with highly technical operations and software development engineers and business leaders at various levels to collect and communicate information. You will use your project management skills to lead a team and conduct audits from beginning to end, often managing multiple projects at once.
We don’t want someone who can just find risks. You should be able to translate risks into business issues. You will use your excellent writing skills to succinctly communicate complicated operational and technical issues in business terms. You must prioritize findings and recommendations in tune with our corporate strategy and regulations. You will prepare reports and make presentations to senior level management. You should be able to facilitate multiple stakeholders to agree on appropriate solutions and verify that risks are mitigated appropriately.
We value creativity, insight, intellectual flexibility, and sound business judgment.
Up to 10-20% travel may be required, including international travel.
- 6+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent- 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.
