Manager III, Risk Management, REs-Q - Risk Mitigation, Escalation Reduction at Amazon SZ South 3 GmbH

Arlington, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

198300.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Risk Management, Fraud Prevention, Data Analysis, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Communication, Root Cause Analysis, Mentorship, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Management, Automation, Quality Assurance, Customer Experience, Operational Efficiency, Problem Solving, Technical Expertise

Industry

Software Development

Description

Role Overview: This position leads a specialized team within Risk Mitigation, Escalation Reduction, and Quality Assurance (REs-Q), handling critical VP, SVP, and CEO-level Executive Escalations (EE) for Amazon's Fraud and Abuse Prevention (FnAP), Community Risk (CR), Perfect Order Experience (POE), and Muti-functional Escalations (MPE) vectors. Their team of 7 specialized Risk Managers manages 300+ high-priority cases annually, overseeing $1.1B in listings and serving 220,000 global customers, sellers, and brands. They are expected to maintain >99% accuracy in write-up resolutions within strict 80% 14-day and 21-day SLAs. 1. Problem Complexity: As the primary domain expert in complex fraud and abuse patterns, this role guides critical investigations that impact the entire organization. Leading cross-functional root cause analysis, the position handles EEs from virtually every business unit, working to maintain store trust and prevent business disruption. Past incidents have demonstrated how unresolved fraud cases can severely impact operations, often requiring direct executive intervention. The role's success depends on coordinating comprehensive responses across multiple teams - including Policy, Legal, Operations, Product, and Business units - to effectively combat emerging fraud patterns. 2. Scope and Impact: EEs represent one of the most intricate areas of risk management, requiring expert judgment to identify subtle abuse patterns and sophisticated fraud schemes. The manager ensures quality, while addressing emerging threats company-wide. Their strategic decisions directly impact Seller, Customer, and Brand Experience metrics, influencing Amazon's global risk management strategy. 3. Team & People Management: They lead both EEs and broader REs-Q strategy, providing hands-on mentorship to develop risk managers' technical and analytical capabilities through individualized career development plans. They drive operational planning through MBRs/QBRs, identify key investment areas, prioritize business impact, and negotiate resources with leadership. Monthly program reviews and consolidated reporting to L8-L10 leadership ensure team growth and operational excellence. 4. Execution & Process Improvement: The role drives 1–3-year strategic initiatives and continuous improvement through kaizens and best practice sharing. The manager develops team capabilities in automation while creating preventative mechanisms based on Root Cause Analysis. Resource allocation is optimized for cost-to-serve metrics and operational efficiency, with team members owning specific process improvements to reduce future escalations. 5. Communication: The manager presents strategic decisions through compelling narratives to L8-L10 leadership and coaches team members in executive communication, stakeholder management, and influencing without authority. They guide the translation of complex technical findings into clear business impacts and mentor team members in developing investigation frameworks for global adoption, while managing sensitive communications during critical store escalations. Basic Qualifications: - 7+ years of conducting workplace risk investigations experience - Experience in conducting workplace risk investigations - Experience leveraging technology to drive process improvements - Experience managing direct reports - Bachelor's degree or equivalent Preferred Qualifications: - 7+ years of customer-facing environment experience - CPA, CMA, CISA, CIA or equivalent risk, audit, or compliance credentials - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification - Experience working in a customer-facing environment - 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 [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. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $119,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $198,300/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 [https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits]. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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Responsibilities

The manager leads a specialized team handling critical executive escalations related to fraud and abuse prevention. They ensure quality and strategic decision-making to mitigate risks and improve operational processes.