Location: New York,NY, USA
DescriptionAmazon Privacy Services is committed to maintaining and advancing the trust of our customers. Our team is focused on advancing this commitment and raising the bar on our Amazon products and services through privacy, compliance, security, trust, and regulatory engagement. We are looking for a seasoned IT Auditor or Privacy Practitioner to help us lead and conduct our Audit & Oversight program. This role has impact across critical areas of Privacy and similar compliance areas.Key job responsibilitiesAudit Execution:Support the audit lifecycle for Customer Trust and Privacy areas, specifically risk and control assessments, control validation testing and reportingComplete control validation testing and communicate results within defined deadlinesExperience with identifying risks and controls in complex IT Conduct comprehensive end-to-end audits and control assessments in complex IT environmentsAbility to define and write controls with no or minimal oversightClearly and concisely write audit work-papersContinuously evaluate and improve audit procedures for efficiency and effectivenessAbility to identify and leverage analytic techniques to support control validation efficiencies, effectiveness and continuous monitoringRisk Assessment and Analysis:Perform thorough risk assessments against existing regulations, policies, controls, and productsIdentify potential control gaps, providing actionable insights and recommendationsMonitor key risk indicators (KRIs) to identify and resolve anomaliesCommunication and Reporting:Draft and communicate audit findings and valuable recommendations to senior managementTrack audit findings and perform testing to ensure audit finding remediation.Stakeholder Management and Collaboration:Build and manage effective partnerships with internal business stakeholders while providing independent control assessment services.Maintain relationships and support engagements with external auditorsBasic Qualifications4+ years of compliance program management, legal, governance, audit, risk/loss prevention, or equivalent experienceBachelor's degree or equivalentExperience handling confidential informationExperience establishing successful partnerships with internal and external teams to execute tactical initiatives or equivalent2+ years of experience assessing complex system, IT Operations or advising on the implementation of Privacy regulationsProven ability to work with high levels of ambiguityExperience managing, analyzing and communicating audit results and findings to managementPreferred QualificationsProfessional auditing qualification, or similar risk or compliance credentialsExperience with SQL and ExcelBig 4 consulting experience or Internal Audit experienceRelevant certifications (CIA, CISA, CIPP, CIPM, CIPT, HCISPP, CDPSE, PECB, CDP)Risk management experience, including: performing assessments and audits, designing controls, managing enterprise control frameworks, and prioritizing riskProven history of analyzing data and situations to identify meaningful observationsExperience with GRC and data analytic toolsExperience or knowledge of Big Tech companies is a plusExperience with process improvement, Kaizen, and six sigma.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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.