Head of Governance, Risk and Assurance, Amazon

• Amazon is seeking an experienced leader to serve as Head of Governance, Risk and Assurance (GRA) for the Risk and Compliance Solutions (RCS) team
• The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of building and directing high-performing teams across multiple geographies
• We need someone who excels at partnering with senior stakeholders to drive strategic risk-reward decisions and can skilfully navigate complex business environments
• The role demands extensive experience in assessing, advising and auditing sophisticated control frameworks across diverse business operations
• The successful candidate will be a strategic thought leader with proven experience in developing and scaling risk management frameworks across global organizations. They will be recognized as an influential voice in governance, risk, and assurance disciplines
• Director/VP/C-Suite level experience in enterprise risk management within an international organization
• Strong analytical capabilities with proven success in using data to drive strategic recommendations
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders across organizational boundaries
• Deep understanding of various risk types including operational risk, technology risk, model risk management, and business continuity
• Track record of building and leading high-performing global teams

Desirable

• This position offers a unique opportunity to shape risk management strategy across Amazon's non-licensed businesses worldwide
• As a key leader the organization, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on Amazon's continued growth and success
• Design and implement scalable risk management frameworks that support Amazon's growth across mature and emerging markets while maintaining appropriate risk controls
• Identify potential risk patterns across Amazon's non-licensed products and services, collaborating with business stakeholders to develop and monitor effective mitigation strategies
• Guide senior leadership in making data-driven decisions on risk/reward trade-offs for major business initiatives and transformation projects
• Navigate ambiguous situations by aligning cross-functional teams (technology, business, and risk teams) to advance strategic initiatives while maintaining appropriate risk controls
• Drive effective decision-making processes that balance business growth with risk management best practices
• Develop and oversee comprehensive assurance programs across supported business lines, ensuring proper monitoring and reporting of key risk indicators to senior committees
• Lead innovation initiatives to modernize risk management processes through technology, improving efficiency while maintaining effectiveness. Understand how to navigate a tech-first environment
• Build and lead high-performing global teams through clear direction-setting and coaching, ensuring the team delivers measurable value to business stakeholders

Amazon is the world's largest online retailer, and is well-known for its disruption of well-established industries. The company is present in numerous verticals, including cloud computing with Amazon Web Services, AI with its range of Alexa devices and a global marketplace more commonly referred to as 'the everything store'. Acquisitions include Ring, Twitch, Whole Foods Market, and IMDb.