Sanctions Risk Specialist, GBS - Denied Party Screening

Description

Amazon seeks an experienced investigator to be part of a centralized Denied Party Screening team (DPS). Amazon has a diverse set of global businesses, each with compliance requirements across areas such as Sellers, Retail, Trade, Human Resources, Tax, Social Responsibility, and others. While individual business units are responsible for maintaining compliance, this team will ensure an effective compliance program is in place to validate that each business has identified its regulatory responsibilities and established processes, controls, and self‑testing to assess current compliance status and identify gaps.

The Sanctions Risk Specialist position focuses on accomplishing production goals and will work closely with the Operations Management Team in DPS. Individual problem‑solving and analytical skills are used to authenticate and make determinations on customers, complex transactions, and accounts. Nearly all decisions are expected to be made independently with a high degree of accuracy following standard operating procedures (SOPs). This position performs holistic account review and investigations, assists with responding to audits and outside inquiries, offers guidance, feedback, and support for investigators and other operations team members working in Denied Parties and Sanctions compliance investigations.

The role helps the business comply with applicable OFAC and other agency laws and regulations, investigate and mitigate risk, and adhere to company policies and procedures.

• Investigate denied parties and sanctions potential matches that arise from Amazon’s screening solution to support various business units.
• Participate in ongoing customer due diligence.
• Assist in identifying gaps and training opportunities for escalations that come through the operations and compliance workflows.
• Assist with onboarding, training, and mentoring new hires.
• Drive operational metrics reconciliation with the DPS leadership.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
• Speak, write, and read fluently in Japanese.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in suspicious activity monitoring, fraud investigations, or denied parties and sanctioned country screening within a large company or financial services environment.
• Working knowledge of U.S. denied parties and sanctioned country laws and regulations.

• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities.
• CAMS certification.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience working with geographically distributed teams within a complex international organization.
• Sense of accountability and sound professional judgment.
• Maintain individual accountability for performance metrics, ensuring ever‑increasing levels of productivity and accuracy against established benchmarks.
• Ability to make decisions in a timely manner with incomplete or ambiguous information.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all information obtained during the investigations process.
• Ability to identify, communicate, and champion process improvement opportunities that benefit internal and external customers.

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, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more information.

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and optional Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at .

USA, DC, Virtual Location – $55,600.00 – $97,400.00 USD annually
USA, FL, Virtual Location – Florida – $55,600.00 – $97,400.00 USD annually
USA, NY, Virtual Location – New York – $62,400.00 – $97,400.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Virtual Location – Virginia – $55,600.00 – $97,400.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle – $80,200.00 – $97,400.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Virtual Location – Washington – $80,200.00 – $97,400.00 USD annually

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