Payments Compliance Manager Job at Amazon Payments, Inc.

Amazon Payments, Inc. Remote

  • BA/BS or equivalent
  • 5-7 years of experience in compliance program management within traditional or non-traditional financial services
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate complex issues for consumption by technical and non-technical audiences, including senior management and executives.
  • Demonstrated ability to challenge the status-quo and drive for results in ambiguous and fast paced environments.
  • Capability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, problem solve, and continually calibrate priorities with minimal supervision.
Job summary
Amazon is seeking a pragmatic, innovative and driven financial services compliance professional to join the Amazon Payments, Inc. (“API”) Compliance Office. API is a FinCEN registered money service business operating in multiple US state jurisdictions as a licensed money transmitter service.

The Compliance Manager will work across business, legal, operations, and technical teams to define and implement compliance and risk management solutions to address AML and Sanctions risks for existing and emerging products. This role will also engage externally with independent auditors and regulators to represent AML and Sanctions controls, including Know Your Customer (KYC) controls.

Key job responsibilities
  • Contribute to regulatory mapping of policies and controls, leading enhancement opportunities by identifying gaps, recommending clear requirements to First-line teams and tracking resolution.
  • Assess the impact of new regulatory requirements to existing policies and controls and work across teams to amend same to meet new obligations.
  • Contribute to and maintain policies and risk assessments that support AML and Sanctions programs.
  • Be point of escalation for reviewing complex suspicious activity investigations and/or high risk compliance issues from legal, Compliance, or other business teams. Apply regulatory knowledge to recommend solutions and consulting with the Compliance Officer when appropriate.
  • Support examination and external audit processes, engaging internally to ensure readiness and externally to present compliance controls.
  • Prepare reports to senior compliance stakeholders with timely and actionable information concerning the health of compliance programs.
  • Lead and deliver on the creation and maintenance of the Compliance Office standard operating procedures; translating policy requirements for API into operational activities.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant payments regulations and have a solid understanding of API’s regulatory environment
  • Promote a culture of compliance, proactively engaging peers and stakeholders across business, operations, and technology teams to educate on compliance concerns
  • Payments or e-commerce background
  • Familiarity with the 3 Lines-of-Defense risk model.
  • Professional certification such as CAMS, CRCM, or CRP
San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Los Angeles: Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. New York City: Workers in New York City who perform in-person work or interact with the public in the course of business must show proof they have been fully vaccinated against COVID or request and receive approval for a reasonable accommodation, including medical or religious accommodation. For Colorado (or Virtual / Remote where job can be performed based in Colorado : The pay range for this position in Colorado is $75,000-$110,000/yr however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site. The pay range for this position in New York City is $75,000-$110,000/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the New York City Human Rights Law. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site. Regular and Reduced Time (F, R) jobs based in Jersey City or US virtual jobs that could be performed in Jersey City The pay range for this position in Jersey City is $75,000-$110,000/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the Pay Transparency Regulation of Jersey City Municipal Code. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site. 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 Los Angeles 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. Workers in New York City who perform in-person work or interact with the public in the course of business must show proof they have been fully vaccinated against COVID or request and receive approval for a reasonable accommodation, including medical or religious accommodation.

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 Los Angeles 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.

Workers in New York City who perform in-person work or interact with the public in the course of business must show proof they have been fully vaccinated against COVID or request and receive approval for a reasonable accommodation, including medical or religious accommodation.


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