Senior IT Auditor , Privacy Assurance - Amazon

Description Amazon 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 responsibilities 1. Audit Execution: * Support the audit lifecycle for Customer Trust and Privacy areas, specifically risk and control assessments, control validation testing and reporting * Complete control validation testing and communicate results within defined deadlines * Experience with identifying risks and controls in complex IT Conduct comprehensive end-to-end audits and control assessments in complex IT environments * Ability to define and write controls with no or minimal oversight * Clearly and concisely write audit work-papers * Continuously evaluate and improve audit procedures for efficiency and effectiveness * Ability to identify and leverage analytic techniques to support control validation efficiencies, effectiveness and continuous monitoring 2. Risk Assessment and Analysis: * Perform thorough risk assessments against existing regulations, policies, controls, and products * Identify potential control gaps, providing actionable insights and recommendations * Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) to identify and resolve anomalies 3. Communication and Reporting: * Draft and communicate audit findings and valuable recommendations to senior management * Track audit findings and perform testing to ensure audit finding remediation. 4. 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 auditors Basic Qualifications - 4+ years of compliance program management, legal, governance, audit, risk/loss prevention, or equivalent experience - Bachelor's degree or equivalent - Experience handling confidential information - Experience establishing successful partnerships with internal and external teams to execute tactical initiatives or equivalent - 2+ years of experience assessing complex system, IT Operations or advising on the implementation of Privacy regulations - Proven ability to work with high levels of ambiguity - Experience managing, analyzing and communicating audit results and findings to management Preferred Qualifications - Professional auditing qualification, or similar risk or compliance credentials - Experience with SQL and Excel - Big 4 consulting experience or Internal Audit experience - Relevant 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 risk - Proven history of analyzing data and situations to identify meaningful observations - Experience with GRC and data analytic tools - Experience or knowledge of Big Tech companies is a plus - Experience 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 https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us. Los 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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.