Senior Compliance Manager Amazon Payments Europe APE Compliance

Amazon; Dubai; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Compliance Manager, where you will play a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance for payment services. This dynamic position involves collaborating with various stakeholders to navigate complex compliance landscapes, conducting gap analyses, and providing expert advisory on regulatory matters. You will lead compliance initiatives, foster a culture of awareness, and contribute to the success of innovative financial services. If you're passionate about compliance and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of PSR compliance frameworks and best practices.
• Strong analytical skills for risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Proficiency in training program creation and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess applicable EU Payment Services laws and regulations.
• Provide compliance advice and assess risks in new business propositions.
• Monitor compliance risks and assist in regulatory reporting.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Project Management

Training Program Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SQL

Excel

Job description

Come build the future with us. At Amazon, we expect no more and no less from you. Ever since Amazon opened its virtual doors, our aim has been to become the most customer-centric company in the world. How? By having people like you who ensure that our customers can find everything they are looking for online at great value and convenience. Immerse yourself in an environment that is fast-paced, growing, and continuously innovating to offer great opportunities for our customers and for you!

We are looking for an ambitious and experienced senior compliance professional to join the Amazon Payments Europe (APE) Compliance Office team to invent simple solutions to difficult regulatory issues.

The Senior Compliance Manager is a critical role within the APE Compliance Office team, responsible for providing compliance subject matter expertise, advisory, and oversight related to payment services regulations.

Key job responsibilities

1. Regulatory Compliance:
   • Identify and assess applicable EU and Luxembourg Payment Services laws and regulations, including PSD2 and AML/CFT laws;
   • Conduct gap analyses to determine areas of non-compliance and advise on required changes to Amazon's business practices;
   • Collaborate with Legal, Risk, and business stakeholders to develop and maintain compliance policies and control frameworks.
2. Compliance Advisory:
   • Provide accurate and timely second-line compliance advice to the business in conjunction with stakeholders;
   • Assess compliance risks and determine requirements within new and existing business propositions and product launches;
   • Guide the business on managing and mitigating identified risks through appropriate controls and strategies.
3. Subject Matter Expertise:
   • Act as the subject matter expert and point of contact for the business on key regulatory topics;
   • Lead projects within the Compliance organization and contribute to business projects related to compliance, such as PSD2 and DORA;
   • Provide regulatory advisory and oversight on areas such as outsourcing, incident management, complaints handling, horizon scanning, and conflicts of interest.
4. Risk Monitoring and Reporting:
   • Monitor and report on compliance risks and issues, collaborating with internal risk management teams to identify mitigation steps;
   • Assist in regulatory reporting to authorities such as CSSF and BCL.
5. Training and Awareness:
   • Create and deliver training programs on compliance topics;
   • Foster a culture of compliance and risk awareness across the organization.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of PSR compliance frameworks and best practices applicable to Amazon's EU and Luxembourg operations;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for risk assessments and mitigation strategies;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration;
• Project management experience in compliance-related projects;
• Proficiency in training program creation and delivery;
• Relevant professional certifications in compliance or risk management are preferred.

A day in the life

The Senior Compliance Manager will:

• Map newly published regulations and perform gap analyses;
• Engage with stakeholders to provide compliance advice;
• Draft compliance requirements for new products;
• Review and update compliance policies;
• Liaise with data teams for regulatory reporting.

About the team

This role is a key part of the Amazon Payments Europe (APE) Compliance team based in Luxembourg, responsible for providing second-line compliance advisory and oversight for financial services activities in the EU.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent;
• Experience in compliance program management, legal governance, audit, risk, or similar fields;
• Experience handling confidential information;
• Professional auditing or compliance credentials preferred;
• Experience with SQL and Excel;
• Experience in defining program requirements and leveraging data to improve processes.

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