Description Amazon's Global Operations Services & Support (GOSS) Compliance & Data Integrity (CDI) vertical is seeking a highly talented and motivated Risk Manager III to own complex risk quantification and business continuity programs within the Global Risk & Business Continuity function—a critical team that quantifies and contextualizes operational risk to influence strategic decisions across the $50B+ infrastructure portfolio, translating disruptions, vulnerabilities, and resilience gaps into financial and operational impact scenarios. A successful candidate for this role will have an established background in risk management, strong analytical acumen with risk modeling and scenario planning, experience leveraging quantitative methods for risk assessment, along with excellent project management and communication skills. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to operate independently with limited guidance in ambiguous problem spaces, building consensus across Director-level organizations while creating predictable risk assessment frameworks and process paths. The candidate will also have a proven track record of managing and mentoring team members, with a strong focus on operational excellence, process improvement, and measurable customer satisfaction. Key job responsibilities • Own and deliver complex risk quantification programs that span multiple teams or focus on critical risk areas (e.g., implementing integrated risk assessment models across regions, building scenario planning frameworks for operational disruptions, establishing business continuity protocols for critical facilities) • Manage the full lifecycle of initiatives from idea through design, approval, build, launch, iteration, and deprecation • Negotiate and define obligations with stakeholders, setting clear program objectives and success metrics • Unblock teams and increase speed of delivery by identifying and resolving analytical, organizational, or resource constraints • Identify opportunities where risk modeling could unlock business value or inform strategic investment decisions • Partner with internal/external legal teams, policy owners, and regulators to fully understand and interpret risk drivers, regulatory requirements, and business constraints relevant to operational risk management • Oversee development of risk quantification models and scenario planning frameworks, including testing and measuring effectiveness of risk assessment methodologies • Provide long-term perspective and context for risk-related business and technology decisions involving operational resilience • Influence roadmaps, business and technology decisions across CDI functions and partner organizations • Contribute to risk-related policies and contracts that govern risk management implementation • Write clear and compelling narratives (6-pagers, PR/FAQs) that explain risk quantification programs and their business impact • Present effectively to Directors and VPs on risk assessments, scenario analyses, and strategic recommendations • Drive efficiencies in how risk assessments are conducted and maintained • Create predictable risk assessment frameworks that teams can follow independently A day in the life Amazon Benefits: Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) Plan If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply! Basic Qualifications - 6+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience - 5+ years of program or project 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 an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, VA, ARLINGTON - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually USA, VA, Arlington - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually