Senior Export Compliance Manager - AWS Global Trade and Product Compliance

Description

Do you see compliance as a business enabler? Do you have a passion for emerging technologies and complex problem solving? Do you enjoy building innovative compliance solutions? Are you passionate about creating the future of export compliance?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) continues to expand its global presence and customer facing services and we are looking for a highly motivated Export Compliance Manager to drive export controls implementations.

The successful candidate is an innovative compliance professional experienced in integrating compliance requirements within the business, building export control compliance programs, have strong written and verbal communication skills, and have the persistence to solve complex compliance problems. The role will drive and scale ITAR, EAR, and nuclear export compliance controls through innovative process development, working with cross-functional teams, and a broad range of stakeholders including development teams and senior leadership. The candidate will have strong program/project management skills, must have a passion for new challenges, be creative, self-directed, and a team player. In this role, you will drive continuous process improvement, and collaborate effectively to solve problems and develop requirements for new compliance solutions.

You will need to be the kind of leader who can build, communicate clearly, and have a consistent track record of delivery. You will need manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, and create simple solutions to meet your program goals.

Key job responsibilities
- Develop and implement compliance processes and solutions to comply with U.S. (ITAR, EAR, nuclear) and global export regulations.
- Provide strategic guidance on U.S. and global export regulations and advise internal business teams on compliance program requirements.
- Assess applicability of export requirements (ITAR, EAR, nuclear, global) in the cloud.
- Monitor regulatory changes, perform impact assessment, and providing compliance recommendations
- Create metrics for management reporting
- Drive process improvement and compliance implementation projects
- Own leadership communications to stakeholder teams and executive leadership
- Innovate control mechanisms to best meet business goals and compliance requirements

A day in the life
You will act as a compliance leader who simplifies complex problems, communicates clearly, and have a consistent track record of delivery. You can handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will be able to help create simple solutions to meet your program goals. You can make strategic decisions to quickly handle emerging issues while working towards long term solutions.

The candidate must possess strong analytical skills and be comfortable working autonomously in a highly demanding and often ambiguous environment. The position requires an individual with strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and effective prioritization.

About the team
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Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in business administration, finance, economics, computer science, data science, engineering, or other related field
- Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization
- Working knowledge of US export control regulations (EAR and ITAR)
- 5+ years of progressive experience in export controls, trade compliance, or international regulatory affairs
- Experience managing export control programs, authorizations, and classifications

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience working with large global teams
- Advanced degree in International Trade, Law, or related field
- 7+ years of export control experience in technology or manufacturing industry
- Certified Export Compliance Professional (CXCP) or similar certification
- Experience with cloud computing, defense and intelligence technologies, AI/ML, quantum computing, or other emerging technologies
- Knowledge of international export control regimes (e.g., Wassenaar Arrangement, defense export controls)
- Experience with sanctions programs (OFAC, EU, UN)
- Experience with trade compliance automation tools, AI, and systems

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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.

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