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Sr. Risk Manager, Insights, WW Sustainability job in Seattle

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Seattle, Washington - WA Amazon

Job Ref:  2610608
Employer:  Amazon
Category:  Risk Management
Job Type:  Full Time

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State:  Washington - WA
City:  Seattle
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Description

Join us at the cutting edge of Amazon's sustainability initiatives to work on environmental and social advancements to support Amazon's long term worldwide sustainability strategy. At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people.

The Worldwide Sustainability (WWS) organization capitalizes on Amazon's scale and speed to build a more resilient and sustainable company. We manage our social and environmental impacts globally, and drive solutions that enable our customers, businesses, and the world to become more sustainable.

Amazon's Social Responsibility program drives customer trust, business continuity, and sustainable social impact by embedding respect for human rights and the environment throughout Amazon's entire value chain. We implement company-wide standards and commitments such as our Global Human Rights Principles (GHRP) and Supply Chain Standards (SCS) . We seek to continuously improve the tools and processes used in integrating human rights and environmental due diligence across the business.

We are looking for a Senior Risk Manager to lead multiple supplier risk and performance programs. This Senior Risk Manager will be responsible for large and innovative initiatives in their early stages, drive the vision, develop the framework and integrate them into cross-functional operations.

This role will be focused on collaboration with stakeholders across organizations to; develop and improve programs with multiple customers, and drive efficiencies along the way. The Risk Manager will dive into data needs, identify program and process improvement opportunities to reduce manual tasks. This person will be expected to handle day-to-day issues (invent and simplify, insisting on highest standards) while developing strategy for longer-term, program-wide initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated background in Social Responsibility or Human Rights, as well as an ability to analyze data, collaborate across partner teams, and a large number of complex stakeholders.

Key job responsibilities

- Identify, research, and implement programmatic opportunities (e.g., tools, resources, process gaps)

- Innovate data collection analysis, methodologies, and technology

- Provide leadership, strategy, technical direction, and operation excellence of Risk Insight initiatives

- Build appropriate proactive initiatives to impact positive change and contribute to regulatory compliance

- Coordinate with multiple Amazon partner teams, third-party audit firms, and suppliers

- Maintain effective relationships with Sourcing Managers, Legal, and Finance to ensure ongoing support of initiatives and appropriate resource coverage

About the team

Diverse Experiences:

World Wide Sustainability (WWS) values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.

Inclusive Team Culture:

It is in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Work/Life Balance:

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve.

Mentorship and Career Growth:

We have a career path for you no matter what stage you're in when you start here. We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Arlington, VA, USA | New York, NY, USA | San Francisco, CA, USA | Seattle, WA, USA

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 6+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience

- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification

- Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent

- Master's degree or equivalent

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 https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

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 $96,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/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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