Operations Audit Specialist—Controls & Risk

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an Internal Auditor to join the Worldwide Amazon Stores Internal Audit team in Seattle, WA. This role offers broad exposure across operations, regulatory compliance, technology and processes, with independent audit execution and collaborative interaction with engineers and leaders.

You will test controls, analyze data, document results, and deliver well‑written findings while managing multiple audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or experience in an industry role.
• 2+ years in risk/fraud analysis or in compliance organizations.
• 2+ years of experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering with people at all levels within an organization.

Responsibilities

• Executes assigned audit tasks and test steps on well defined components of audits within agreed timelines, under guidance from more senior auditors.
• Works effectively as a contributor within the audit team, collaborating with peers and supporting Audit Managers and senior auditors.
• Applies analytical thinking, including the use of data analytics and audit tools, to identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and exceptions in assigned audit areas.
• Executes defined data analysis procedures to support testing, validate populations, and identify anomalies, escalating questions as needed.
• Dives deep into assigned processes and controls to ensure testing is complete, accurate, and well documented.
• Delivers high quality work by validating test results, reconciling data where applicable, and maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Supports the development of clear and concise workpapers and draft findings that explain the issue and business impact.
• Escalates issues, roadblocks, and priority conflicts appropriately and seeks direction when needed.
• Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with audit team members and stakeholders.
• Demonstrates curiosity and willingness to learn by building knowledge of audit practices, controls, data analytics, and assigned business domains.

Skills

Risk analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

CIA

CRMA

CFE

Tools

SQL

Job description

Amazon is seeking an Internal Auditor to join the Worldwide Amazon Stores Internal Audit team in Seattle, WA. This role offers broad exposure across operations, regulatory compliance, technology and processes, with independent audit execution and collaborative interaction with engineers and leaders.

You will test controls, analyze data, document results, and deliver well‑written findings while managing multiple audits.