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Head of Governance, Risk and Assurance (GRA), Risk and Compliance Solutions

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Job summary

ACCA Careers seeks a Head of Governance, Risk and Assurance within their Risk and Compliance Solutions team. This executive role offers a unique opportunity to shape strategy and governance, requiring proven leadership in enterprise risk management and the ability to influence across functions. The position is ideal for someone with a strong track record in managing complex risk scenarios and leading teams to drive results in a tech-driven environment.

Qualifications

Experience in assessing and advising on control frameworks.
Proven ability to influence senior leaders.
Deep understanding of diverse risk types.

Responsibilities

Design and implement risk management frameworks.
Guide leadership in risk/reward decision-making.
Lead high-performing global teams.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Influencing Skills

Collaboration

Risk Management Knowledge

Education

Director/VP/C-Suite level experience in enterprise risk management

Tools

SQL

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Amazon is seeking an experienced leader to serve as Head of Governance, Risk and Assurance (GRA) for the Risk and Compliance Solutions (RCS) team.

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape risk management strategy across Amazon's non-licensed businesses worldwide. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of building and directing high-performing teams across multiple geographies. We need someone who excels at partnering with senior stakeholders to drive strategic risk-reward decisions and can skilfully navigate complex business environments.

The role demands extensive experience in assessing, advising and auditing sophisticated control frameworks across diverse business operations. As a key leader the organization, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on Amazon's continued growth and success.

The successful candidate will be a strategic thought leader with proven experience in developing and scaling risk management frameworks across global organizations. They will be recognized as an influential voice in governance, risk, and assurance disciplines.

Key job responsibilities

Design and implement scalable risk management frameworks that support Amazon's growth across mature and emerging markets while maintaining appropriate risk controls.
Identify potential risk patterns across Amazon's non-licensed products and services, collaborating with business stakeholders to develop and monitor effective mitigation strategies.
Guide senior leadership in making data-driven decisions on risk/reward trade-offs for major business initiatives and transformation projects.
Navigate ambiguous situations by aligning cross-functional teams (technology, business, and risk teams) to advance strategic initiatives while maintaining appropriate risk controls.
Drive effective decision-making processes that balance business growth with risk management best practices.
Develop and oversee comprehensive assurance programs across supported business lines, ensuring proper monitoring and reporting of key risk indicators to senior committees.
Lead innovation initiatives to modernize risk management processes through technology, improving efficiency while maintaining effectiveness. Understand how to navigate a tech-first environment.
Build and lead high-performing global teams through clear direction-setting and coaching, ensuring the team delivers measurable value to business stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

Director/VP/C-Suite level experience in enterprise risk management within an international organization.
Strong analytical capabilities with proven success in using data to drive strategic recommendations.
Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders across organizational boundaries.
Deep understanding of various risk types including operational risk, technology risk, model risk management, and business continuity.
Track record of building and leading high-performing global teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to manipulate, analyze and draw insights from data using SQL.
Ability to understand machine learning models and their use in risk/assurance practices.

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Seniority level

Seniority level
Executive

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Finance and Sales
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Accounting

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