Amazon.com - Arlington, VA
posted 2 days ago
Arlington, VA
General Merchandise Retailers
About the position
Amazon is seeking an innovative and results-driven financial services compliance professional to support the compliance program for Amazon Payments, Inc. (API), a FinCEN registered money service business operating in multiple US states as a licensed money transmitter. This role will focus on the further development of the API Compliance Program given current and future business products and services.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of API's compliance strategy, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements
- Provide guidance on AML/CFT compliance matters to cross-functional teams
- Conduct comprehensive AML/CFT risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
- Spearhead the creation, documentation, and maintenance of robust compliance policies and procedures
- Review, challenge, and approve risk records, policy breaches, and escalation matters
- Prepare insightful reports for internal governance committees, highlighting key trends and recommendations
- Support examination and external audit processes, ensuring organizational readiness and effective presentation of compliance controls
- Monitor regulatory changes and emerging risks, proactively communicating developments to stakeholders
- Champion customer-centric compliance solutions that balance regulatory requirements with business objectives
- Drive innovation in compliance processes, leveraging data analytics and technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Requirements
- 4+ years of compliance program management, legal, governance, audit, risk/loss prevention, or equivalent experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Deep understanding of AML/BSA and Money Transmission regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act, NYDFS Part 504, Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, and FinCEN's National AML/CFT Priorities
Nice-to-haves
- 3+ years of program requirements definition and data and metrics leveraging to drive improvements experience
- Experience with SQL and Excel
- Professional certification such as CAMS or CRCM
