DescriptionJoin us at the cutting edge of Amazon's sustainability initiatives to work on environmental and social advancements to support Amazon's long term worldwide sustainability strategy. At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people.The Worldwide Sustainability (WWS) organization capitalizes on Amazon’s scale and speed to build a more resilient and sustainable company. We manage our social and environmental impacts globally, and drive solutions that enable our customers, businesses, and the world to become more sustainable.The ESG Reporting team's mission is to build a lasting, scalable and trusted ESG reporting infrastructure to satisfy regulatory requirements and stakeholders’ expectations. We translate external requirements into internal needs and build tools and mechanisms that enable Amazon businesses to meet their ESG reporting obligations and effectively manage their ESG opportunities and risks.The ESG Risk team is looking for a Senior Social and Governance Risk Manager to support the rapidly expanding ESG Impacts, Risks and Opportunities program.This role will support the team’s mission to develop scalable mechanisms across Amazon to help identify, assess and manage social and governance risks in line with upcoming mandatory ESG reporting requirements such as the EU CSRD.Key job responsibilities
Contribute to the development and implementation of social and governance risk assessment methodology and models
Collaborate with business units and corporate functions to identify and assess social and governance risks, spanning across multiple businesses and geographies
Identify and pursue opportunities to streamline existing ESG reporting and due diligence efforts across the business globally to feeds into and inform the ESG impacts, risks and opportunities assessment program
Provide input into upcoming voluntary and mandatory ESG risk management programs, reporting frameworks and public disclosures, and collaborate on improvements for Amazon’s future ESG risk management programs
Work with worldwide sustainability subject matter experts to understand and align to existing and upcoming ESG regulations such as the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive’s double materiality principle and the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive's objectives
About the teamDiverse Experiences:World Wide Sustainability (WWS) values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.Inclusive Team Culture:It’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Mentorship & Career Growth:We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Work/Life Balance:We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.Basic Qualifications 6 + years of assessing and managing social risk at the organization/company level, including influential roles on large scale, complex, high profile programs 6 + years of experience managing, analyzing and communicating assessment results to senior management Experience working with multiple internal stakeholders, including advising and influencing cross-functional teams Understanding of the emerging ESG regulatory environment (CSRD/ESRS, EU taxonomy, Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence)Preferred Qualifications
Experience with completing and reporting on social risk assessments in line with the CSRD/ESRS or other ESG reporting or due diligence requirements (mandatory or voluntary)
Experience in assessing, managing and reporting on governance risks at the organization/company level, including business conduct topics
Ability to deliver in ambiguity, work autonomously and multi-task in an agile environment.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.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, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $125,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $207,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.