Amazon

Senior Risk Analyst, AWS Sustainability Controllership

Amazon$83K — $145K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in compliance program management, governance, or risk/loss prevention
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field
  • Proficiency in handling confidential information and interacting with senior executives
  • Familiarity with regulatory filings and related reporting processes
  • Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholder groups
  • Preferred: 6+ years in audit, compliance, or risk management
  • Preferred: Professional auditing qualification or similar credentials

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute controls for sustainability metrics like Carbon and Water
  • Support data reconciliation and consistency processes for sustainability reports
  • Collaborate with technical and business teams to integrate new applications into GRC platforms
  • Develop scalable reporting tools and dashboards for data quality and control
  • Ensure compliance with global regulatory frameworks like CSRD
  • Participate in business reviews and update stakeholders on project statuses

Benefits

  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Mental Health Support and Counseling Services
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Adoption and Surrogacy reimbursement coverage
Full Job Description
As a Senior Risk Analyst on the AWS Sustainability Controllership Team, you will support the design, execution, and monitoring of risk and control activities across Amazon's sustainability reporting ecosystem. You will contribute to key workstreams - including carbon emissions, water stewardship, renewable energy, and location data - by performing control testing, identifying gaps in data quality, and escalating emerging risks. You will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure that sustainability data flowing into external disclosures is accurate, complete, and audit-ready, while building foundational expertise in controllership frameworks and regulatory reporting requirements.

Key job responsibilities

- Designing and executing process-level and data-level controls across key sustainability metrics, including Carbon, Waste, Water, Community, and Workplace Health & Safety.

- Supporting data reconciliation, consistency checks, and substantiation processes for metrics included in Amazon's annual Sustainability Report and regulatory filings.

- Partnering with Sustainability Tech, FinTech, and Business teams to onboard applications and datasets to GRC platforms.

- Contributing to the development of scalable reporting tools, including controls and data quality dashboards, to improve efficiency and transparency across the program.

- Supporting compliance with emerging regulatory frameworks, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and other global disclosure requirements.

- Participating in Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews and cross-functional Meetings, providing clear and concise updates on workstream status and risk posture.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 4+ years of compliance program management, legal, governance, audit, risk/loss prevention, or equivalent experience

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field

- Experience handling confidential information and maintaining professionalism in dealing with senior executives

- Experience with regulatory filings and reports or equivalent

- Experience working with multiple groups of stakeholders

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 6+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience

- Professional auditing qualification, or similar risk or compliance credentials

- Experience with SQL and Excel

- Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g., GRI, TCFD, CSRD, GHG Protocol)

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 - 83,200.00 - 145,500.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 83,200.00 - 145,500.00 USD annually

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Amazon Careers

Joining Amazon presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a vibrant team pushing the boundaries of innovation and growth in the global marketplace. As a leader in e-commerce, technology, and logistics, Amazon offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At Amazon, every day is an opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in technology and business to redefine what’s possible. Whether you’re interested in software development, marketing, human resources, or customer service, Amazon has a position waiting for you. Transform the way the world shops and innovates with our diverse and inclusive team. Amazon is not just a company; it’s a community where you can drive real change and contribute to projects impacting millions globally. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Amazon is the perfect place to enhance your leadership and innovation skills. Our culture encourages pushing the envelope and imagining the unimaginable. Here, you will lead projects that challenge the status quo and define new industry standards. Work with a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Our leadership is focused on harnessing the collective power of unique perspectives to foster growth and innovation. Explore Amazon’s Employment Benefits Amazon’s commitment to its employees extends beyond just career growth. We offer competitive benefits, including health care, parental leave, and diversity training, ensuring that our team not only excels professionally but also enjoys well-being and security. Internship and Networking Opportunities Start your career with an Amazon internship and gain hands-on experience that matters. Our internships provide a gateway to full-time employment and an opportunity to network with professionals across various sectors of the company. Future-Proof Your Career With Amazon, your career path is filled with numerous opportunities for advancement. Our learning and development programs are designed to nurture your professional growth and keep you at the forefront of industry trends. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the job opportunities at Amazon that match your skills and interests. We are constantly on the lookout for passionate, curious, and innovative team players ready to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Amazon. Amazon is more than just a company—it’s a platform for building a promising future. Whether you’re starting or looking to advance your career, Amazon offers the resources, support, and network you need to succeed. Join us, and be a part of our continuing mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.
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