Head - Payments Security Compliance, Security & Privacy Regulatory Enablement (SPRe)

Amazon's Security & Privacy Regulatory Enablement (SPRe) team is the single regulatory enablement engine for Amazon's security, privacy, and AI compliance needs. We take any new regulatory requirement Basic qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Security, Computer Science, Risk Management, Engineering, Math, Statistics, or a related discipline, or equivalent technology experience - 10+ years of experience in information security compliance, payments security, audit, governance, or risk management — with deep expertise in payments industry security frameworks (PCI DSS, financial services regulatory security regimes) - 5+ years of people management experience, including managing teams of 5+ professionals across multiple geographies and time zones - Demonstrated experience owning end-to-end external audit delivery — managing relationships with QSAs, Big 4 auditors, regulatory examiners, or equivalent - Proven track record of managing PCI DSS compliance programmes — including scoping, SAQ/ROC processes, evidence coordination, and finding remediation - Experience managing audit/compliance programmes across multiple jurisdictions with different regulatory regimes simultaneously - Strong skills in security principles — risk-based thinking, control design, defense in depth, least privilege access, preventative vs detective controls Preferred: - Experience with IT compliance and risk management requirements (e.g. security, privacy, SOX, HIPAA etc.) - 6+ years of senior leadership development and talent management experience - Experience in any of the following: Cloud Architecture, Systems Design, Software Development, Infrastructure Architecture, Data Engineering or DevOps - Experience managing payments security compliance programmes for major technology companies, fintechs, or regulated financial services entities across multiple jurisdictions - Professional certifications: QSA, PCIP, CISA, CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, or similar - Experience with EU/UK payments regulatory landscape — EBA guidelines, PSD2 security requirements, FCA/PRA operational resilience, DORA - Experience with US payments regulatory landscape — NYDFS Part 500, state money transmitter regulations, GLBA - - Knowledge of emerging regulatory frameworks (NIS2, DORA, Cyber Resilience Act) and their impact on payments infrastructure - Experience with GRC platforms, audit management tools, and automation of evidence collection at scale - Experience with process improvement methodologies and driving operational efficiency in audit delivery - Ability to maintain trusted relationships with regulators, auditors, and supervisory authorities across multiple jurisdictions 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, NY, New York - 171,800.00 - 300,700.00 USD annually