Amazon is seeking an experienced compliance professional with regulatory, payments, fintech and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) expertise to serve as the Compliance Manager for Amazon Brazil. In this role you will develop compliance strategies and policies to ensure our business is compliant with all applicable regulations.
The successful candidate will engage internally across business, legal, operations, and technical teams to design and deploy appropriate controls, while also advising stakeholders on the compliance implications of business decisions.
Key job responsibilities
• Collaborate on the definition of compliance requirements, and establish appropriate policies and controls to ensure Amazon meets its obligations.
• Detect and respond to new regulatory developments and issues that may pose compliance risk; educate stakeholders and guide teams in the development of a risk-based and coordinated response across teams.
• Support on examination and audit processes, maintaining productive relationships and accurate response to inquiries.
• Promote a culture of compliance, proactively engaging with business teams to educate on compliance concerns, understand business objectives, and influence product design.
• Support the day to day functions of the compliance program, inclusive of the submission of required regulatory reporting and oversight of business owned controls.
• Prepare reports concerning the health of compliance programs.
• Support on Suspicious Activity Monitoring Program, including operational escalations.
About the team
Risk and Compliance Solutions (RCS) is Amazon’s Financial Crime and Consumer Protection Compliance gatekeeper for payment entities and activities, protecting buyers, brands and selling partners while allowing the organization to scale safely.
RCS designs, builds and manages Compliance Programs at the second-line level ensuring i) regulated and non-regulated RCS entities are compliant with applicable requirements, laws and regulations, ii) Amazon secures and maintains regulated licenses required to operate and, iii) Amazon brands can deliver trusted and valued payment experiences.- Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. A post-graduate degree in Compliance, Risk Management, or a similar area would be preferred.
- Solid experience in compliance, risk management, or related fields.
- Fluency in Portuguese and English (written and spoken), as the role will involve communicating with both local and international stakeholders.
- In-depth knowledge of Brazilian regulatory requirements
- Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and managing compliance programs, including risk assessment, policy creation, and employee training.- Advanced degree (MBA, LLM, or Master's) in a relevant field such as Law, Business Administration, or Compliance and Ethics.
- Professional certifications such as ACAMS or ICA.
- Experience working in a multinational e-commerce or technology company, particularly in roles involving cross-border compliance issues.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis and the use of compliance monitoring tools and technologies.
- Proven track record of successfully managing complex compliance projects and driving process improvements.
- Knowledge of emerging technologies and their impact on compliance, such as AI, and machine learning.
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