Amazon - Sr. Risk Analyst, Forensic & Fraud

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We are seeking a Senior Risk Analyst to support the Internal Audit Forensics and Fraud team. This team takes a holistic approach to evaluating fraud and compliance risk across the company to enhance risk assessment, risk identification, and mitigation.
We provide forensic accounting and investigation expertise on complex matters and partner with cross functional teams across Amazon to evaluate prevention, detection, and response to fraud, waste and abuse. The team expands Internal Audit's coverage of fraud, abuse, misconduct, and regulatory compliance.

The team supports fraud risk management initiatives and evaluates enterprise risk.

They will lead investigations, audits and proactive advisory projects to address fraud, waste, abuse, and compliance risks. They will leverage data analytics for risks assessment, project planning and delivery. The Analyst will work closely with businesses across Amazon including legal and finance.
They will work with Internal Audit teams to incorporate fraud risk procedures into the audit process and partner with finance and operational business owners to drive solutions. They will work with cross-functional teams to deliver investigations and assist in the design of fraud risk management and compliance programs across all Amazon businesses.

The Senior Analyst supports the planning, scoping, execution, and reporting of various projects across all Amazon businesses. Tasks include data analysis, process walk-throughs, interviews, and report writing.

This role requires consistent demonstration and modeling of Amazon's leadership principles. Success will require demonstrating high judgement, clear communication, and consistency in delivering results. In this role you will champion bold ideas on how to evolve and grow the capabilities of the Forensic team and the methods used to perform its work.

At Amazon we are working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To achieve this goal, 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.

Key job responsibilities
  • Strategic and operational focus on fraud and compliance risk
  • Deliver end to end investigations
  • Partner with legal to deliver investigations and provide oversight to investigation teams
  • Support Internal Audit in assessing and responding to fraud risk, and collaborate with other risk and compliance functions
  • Deliver advisory projects to address fraud, waste, abuse, and compliance risks across the business
  • Provide subject matter expertise to mitigate fraud
  • Support processes to drive accuracy, consistency, and adherence to audit and investigation standards

A day in the life

The Senior Risk Analyst will lead the planning, scoping, execution, and reporting of investigations and advisory projects based on risks identified across various Amazon businesses. This role requires the ability to react quickly, navigate complex business processes and evaluate risks related to processes, regulatory compliance, organizational structure, policy, and technology.

The Senior Risk Analyst must be capable of interacting with business and technical leaders. They must be capable of functioning as a sole contributor as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver investigations to support multiple stakeholders.

Success will require demonstrating high judgement, clear communication, and the need to understand Amazon’s business and risk landscape, both of which evolve quickly.

About the team

Internal Audit (IA) operates based on the priorities of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and partners with the business to identify and assess risks and opportunities. IA focuses on controllership, customer experience, and operational efficiency.
The Forensic & Fraud (FAF) team was established with a strategic focus on prevention, detection and response to fraud, waste, and abuse. FAF evaluates fraud risk across Amazon to enhance risk assessment, deliver investigations and drive fraud risk management initiatives.- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • 4+ years of compliance program management, legal, governance, audit, risk/loss prevention, or equivalent experience
  • Experience handling confidential information- 3+ years of program requirements definition and data and metrics leveraging to drive improvements experience
  • Professional auditing qualification, or similar risk or compliance credentials
  • Experience with SQL and Excel

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.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.

If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $66,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $142,800/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.

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