Sr. Risk Manager, Brand Protection Policy and Governance

Amazon is hiring a Sr. Risk Manager, Brand Protection Policy and Governance in Seattle, United States. It pays $121k-$164k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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The posting mentions risk management, policy governance and investigation among its tools and skills.
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Senior risk manager to own brand protection policy frameworks, lead complex investigations, and coordinate cross-functional risk mitigation.

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Amazon's Worldwide Brand Protection organization ensures that brands can protect their Intellectual Property, and customers can shop with confidence across Amazon's global stores. We do this through ML-powered detection systems that identify abusive actors at enrollment, identity verification pipelines that gate access to brand privileges, and automated enforcement mechanisms that detect catalog manipulation and coordinated abuse at scale.

We are seeking a motivated, data-driven Sr. Risk Manager to join the Brand Protection Policy & Governance team, which owns the development, evolution, and consistent application of Brand Protection's policy frameworks across Amazon's global stores. As the threat landscape shifts, this team creates and adapts policies that define enforcement actions, shape operational processes, and govern seller-facing communications. This role bridges investigative execution with strategic coordination — performing deep dive investigations, coordinating across technical, program, and operational teams, and owning organizational playbooks that enable consistent, scalable investigation execution across cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate is self-driven, takes initiative, and thrives in ambiguity — independently identifying opportunities, shaping direction, and moving work forward when the path isn't clear. They think both tactically and strategically, equally effective resolving a complex investigation as they are influencing cross-organizational priorities, streamlining processes, and removing barriers that slow teams down. They bring strong business judgment, analytical rigor, and excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record of succeeding in a customer-driven workplace under tight deadlines. They possess the ability to assess risk, identify and propose multiple solutions, and weigh strategic trade-offs to arrive at the right call in complex, ambiguous situations. They communicate with clarity and conviction to senior leaders and earn trust through consistent, high-quality delivery.

Key job responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Brand Protection escalations — leading deep-dive investigations, driving end-to-end resolution across cross-functional stakeholders within SLA commitments, synthesizing findings into clear communications, and ensuring systematic delivery of risk mitigation outcomes
- Own ad hoc initiatives and cross-functional projects to address emerging risks and operational gaps
- Design and optimize workflows across case resolution, reporting, and process improvement while balancing competing priorities and navigating ambiguity
- Partner with internal legal teams and policy owners as needed to interpret laws, regulations, and business policies
- Define risk strategy and manage the full lifecycle of cross-functional risk programs — driving measurable risk reduction and facilitating alignment across Operations, Product, Engineering, Science, Legal, and other stakeholder teams
- Shape long-term perspective for risk-related business and technology decisions, partnering with stakeholders to prioritize risk mitigation projects
- Develop playbooks and frameworks for risk mitigation and incident response that standardize investigation approaches, enable scalable execution, and drive measurable outcomes across cross-functional teams
- Write clear and compelling narratives and present effectively to directors and VPs

Basic qualifications

- 6+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience
- 5+ years of program or project Management experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Preferred qualifications

- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
- Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent
- Master's degree or equivalent

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, 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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, TX, Irving - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually

How we rate this

Sr. Risk Manager, Brand Protection Policy and Governance at Amazon rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
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Key facts

Sr. Risk Manager, Brand Protection Policy and Governance is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $121k-$164k a year.
The role is based in US, WA, Seattle.
The job was posted on October 23, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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