Amazon is seeking an Operations Team Manager to be part of a centralized Denied Party Screening team (DPS). You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activity of one of the CORE Operations Team, liaise with invested business partners, as required, such as DPS Core Operations, DPS Workforce Management, Global Trade Legal, Compliance Advisory, External Partner Engagement, Subsidiary POC's & their Legal representatives, DPS Project teams, DPS Tech and Transaction Risk Management.The DPS Operations Team Manager will assist in the continued activity to further develop the program and oversee the implementation and enhancement of the Sanctions and OFAC Program for all jurisdictions where Amazon operates. You will support the Senior Operations Manager, DPS Operations Senior Leadership, and relevant stakeholders, and will utilize previous sanctions screening knowledge and serve as an SME regarding sanctions and risk compliance operations and track the effectiveness of the Program to comply with the various international sanctions rules and regulations.Key job responsibilitiesUtilize previous sanctions screening investigations experience to triage and assign ad hoc and manual reviews to appropriately skilled Compliance SpecialistsUtilize previous working knowledge of our DPS systems, policies, and procedures to ensure that the department complies with our internal and external regulatory requirements.Identify regulatory compliance risks/concerns and make suggestions to Compliance teams to take corrective actions to implement solutions to improve controls/operationsReview Core Operations, Business, Compliance, and Legal escalations and utilize sanctions SME knowledge to provide and share analysisMonitor and report on daily team productionCoordinate with the Operations Workforce Management team to validate adherence to workflow assignmentsParticipate in weekly calibration with Compliance Operations Investigators, Operations Managers, Operations Risk Process Managers, & Quality AssuranceStay connected with the process of investigating cases at the Core and Compliance Operations levelsTake updates, understand focus areas, and plan actions for the weekCommunicate findings, determinations and recommendations to Operations and Compliance management and business partners, both at periodic intervals and as needed regarding escalated or high-risk compliance issuesGuide senior management in the development/review of applicable policies, procedures and business practicesEngage in frequent written and verbal communication with management and business partners to accomplish goalsConduct coaching sessions covering performance, QA feedbackShare development plans and track progressReview weekly performance, covering performance against goals, operational headcount oversight, conducts gap analyses and adopts remediation stepsSupport your site for hiring Risk SpecialistsAttend & contribute to the Weekly and Monthly Business Reviews with Workforce and other Operations ManagersPlan and execute activities that recognize, motivate, and develop your teamBasic QualificationsExperience in customer serviceExperience working in relevant industries such as law, customer service, investigations, risk, compliance or project managementExperience with all Microsoft Office applicationsBachelor's degree or equivalentBachelor's degree or aboveExperience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), sanctions, fraud, or risk managementPreferred QualificationsExperience using data and metrics to back up assumptions and implement effective solutionsExperience working in risk, fraud or compliance organizationsMaster's degree or equivalentCAMS Certification or other compliance certification such as CRCM or CRPExperience in people managementExperience communicating clearly and concisely with leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teamsExperience working in a fast paced, quickly changing or international environmentExperience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security and personnel issues in the work placeCan work proactively and independently, meet deadlines, and deliver on projects and tasksExperience with strong project management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environmentAmazon is an equal opportunities employer. 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If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Company - Amazon Ireland Support Services LimitedJob ID: A3182760