Senior Risk Manager, Standards, Assessment and Methodology

Company: Amazon
Location: Arlington
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

The Senior Risk Manager, Standards, Assessment and Methodology, develops and delivers comprehensive security risk management methodologies, processes and programs. The role helps build capabilities for Worldwide Operations Security (WWOS) to proactively and quantitatively manage risks that jeopardize Amazon’s personnel, assets, operations and brand. Key job responsibilities - Create measurable security risk methodologies and frameworks to enable risk identification, analysis, evaluation and treatment across end to end operations. - Lead program improvement initiatives, through deep dives into performance, lessons learned and impact data, aligned to broader development goals. - Own and develop internal data for assigned risk programs, including performance metrics and ROI data. - Conduct operational deep dives on processes and systems, in cooperation with partner teams, to support the development and improvement of risk processes, methodology, and standards. - Train, advise, and partner with other functions in identifying, managing and mitigating risks through robust standards and processes. - Work closely with and manage relationships with Regional R&R, Solutions and Field LP teams to support program implementation and management of risk programs. - Support regional and partner teams with identifying best practices, lessons learned and novel regional solutions identifying opportunities for global scalability. - Develop detailed, data driven narratives to inform WWOS leadership on the progress and performance of risk programs as well as areas for continuous improvement. A day in the life The Senior Risk Manager works closely with senior Worldwide Operations Security (WWOS), Regional Security & Loss Prevention (S&LP), and operations leaders to develop, refine and execute proportionate, effective and validated risk management processes and programs. World Wide Amazon Stores (WWAS) operate in highly diversified and complex environments, which include numerous regulatory and law enforcement models, cultures, languages, criminality levels, and national, political, social, and security complexities. The Senior Risk Manager develops comprehensive risk frameworks and programs that address Under the Roof and On the Road risks, as well as enhance the organization's capability for proactive risk identification, measurable risk analysis and risk evaluation as well as validated risk treatment. They will dive deep into operational and risk data control to develop tailored methodologies and understand the effectiveness risk management processes. The goal is to facilitate action through regional teams and partners, influencing adoption, building capability, and conducting continuous improvement with regional flexibility and scale. The Senior Risk Manager works across regions and business lines to adopt standardized methodologies and apply best practices to proactively manage risk through engaging with diverse stakeholders. They will break problems into manageable pieces, ruthlessly prioritizing, and delivering results in a global environment and on regional initiatives. This will include owning the design, development, and maintenance of ongoing metrics, reports, analyses, tools, etc. to drive key business decisions. About the team Working in partnership with our stakeholders, we secure the Amazon supply chain end-to-end and promote security in business decision-making conversations. The Standards, Assessment and Methodology team creates and maintains the risk methodology and frameworks to ensure the early identification and treatment of risk to support the objectives of the business. The team provides strategic, tactical, and operational mechanisms by working closely with global and regional business leaders and support functions. The team leverages global and regional Risk & Resilience (R&R) teams to implement risk programs, identify and monitor risks, and support Field Loss Prevention teams with the implementation of appropriate and prioritized risk treatment plans. - 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 - 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

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