Compliance Manager Jobs in San Diego, CA
Compliance Manager jobs in San Diego are concentrated in the Sorrento Valley biotech corridor, Downtown's financial district, and Kearny Mesa, across defense contracting, financial services, healthcare, and life sciences. Employers hiring right now include Intuit, BD, and Sony. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Top employerIntuit
Work type66% Hybrid
Top credentialBachelor's degree
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Senior Export Compliance Manager, AWS Global Trade and Product Compliance
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Amazon.com
Senior Export Compliance Manager, AWS Global Trade and Product Compliance
San Diego, California
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Senior Export Compliance Manager, AWS Global Trade and Product Compliance
Amazon.com·San Diego, California
Job functions:
$119k - $209k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+ employees
Job Description
DESCRIPTION
Do you see compliance as a business enabler? Do you have a passion for emerging technologies and complex problem solving? Do you enjoy building innovative compliance solutions? Are you passionate about creating the future of export compliance?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) continues to expand its global presence and customer facing services and we are looking for a highly motivated Export Compliance Manager to drive export controls implementations.
The successful candidate is an innovative compliance professional experienced in integrating compliance requirements within the business, building export control compliance programs, have strong written and verbal communication skills, and have the persistence to solve complex compliance problems. The role will drive and scale ITAR, EAR, and nuclear export compliance controls through innovative process development, working with cross-functional teams, and a broad range of stakeholders including development teams and senior leadership. The candidate will have strong program/project management skills, must have a passion for new challenges, be creative, self-directed, and a team player. In this role, you will drive continuous process improvement, and collaborate effectively to solve problems and develop requirements for new compliance solutions.
You will need to be the kind of leader who can build, communicate clearly, and have a consistent track record of delivery. You will need manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, and create simple solutions to meet your program goals.
Key job responsibilities
A day in the life
You will act as a compliance leader who simplifies complex problems, communicates clearly, and have a consistent track record of delivery. You can handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will be able to help create simple solutions to meet your program goals. You can make strategic decisions to quickly handle emerging issues while working towards long term solutions.
The candidate must possess strong analytical skills and be comfortable working autonomously in a highly demanding and often ambiguous environment. The position requires an individual with strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and effective prioritization.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security 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.
Why Amazon Security?
At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.
Training & 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, training, 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.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) continues to expand its global presence and customer facing services and we are looking for a highly motivated Export Compliance Manager to drive export controls implementations.
The successful candidate is an innovative compliance professional experienced in integrating compliance requirements within the business, building export control compliance programs, have strong written and verbal communication skills, and have the persistence to solve complex compliance problems. The role will drive and scale ITAR, EAR, and nuclear export compliance controls through innovative process development, working with cross-functional teams, and a broad range of stakeholders including development teams and senior leadership. The candidate will have strong program/project management skills, must have a passion for new challenges, be creative, self-directed, and a team player. In this role, you will drive continuous process improvement, and collaborate effectively to solve problems and develop requirements for new compliance solutions.
You will need to be the kind of leader who can build, communicate clearly, and have a consistent track record of delivery. You will need manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, and create simple solutions to meet your program goals.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop and implement compliance processes and solutions to comply with U.S. (ITAR, EAR, nuclear) and global export regulations.
- Provide strategic guidance on U.S. and global export regulations and advise internal business teams on compliance program requirements.
- Assess applicability of export requirements (ITAR, EAR, nuclear, global) in the cloud.
- Monitor regulatory changes, perform impact assessment, and providing compliance recommendations
- Create metrics for management reporting
- Drive process improvement and compliance implementation projects
- Own leadership communications to stakeholder teams and executive leadership
- Innovate control mechanisms to best meet business goals and compliance requirements
A day in the life
You will act as a compliance leader who simplifies complex problems, communicates clearly, and have a consistent track record of delivery. You can handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will be able to help create simple solutions to meet your program goals. You can make strategic decisions to quickly handle emerging issues while working towards long term solutions.
The candidate must possess strong analytical skills and be comfortable working autonomously in a highly demanding and often ambiguous environment. The position requires an individual with strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and effective prioritization.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security 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.
Why Amazon Security?
At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.
Training & 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, training, 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
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in business administration, finance, economics, computer science, data science, engineering, or other related field
- Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization
- Working knowledge of US export control regulations (EAR and ITAR)
- 5+ years of progressive experience in export controls, trade compliance, or international regulatory affairs
- Experience managing export control programs, authorizations, and classifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with large global teams
- Advanced degree in International Trade, Law, or related field
- 7+ years of export control experience in technology or manufacturing industry
- Certified Export Compliance Professional (CXCP) or similar certification
- Experience with cloud computing, defense and intelligence technologies, AI/ML, quantum computing, or other emerging technologies
- Knowledge of international export control regimes (e.g., Wassenaar Arrangement, defense export controls)
- Experience with sanctions programs (OFAC, EU, UN)
- Experience with trade compliance automation tools, AI, and systems
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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.
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, CA, San Diego - 119,300.00 - 208,900.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 119,300.00 - 208,900.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 119,300.00 - 208,900.00 USD annually
Amazon.com
Senior Export Compliance Manager, AWS Global Trade and Product Compliance
San Diego, California
Added 3d ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
$119k - $209k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
Job Description
DESCRIPTION
Do you see compliance as a business enabler? Do you have a passion for emerging technologies and complex problem solving? Do you enjoy building innovative compliance solutions? Are you passionate about creating the future of export compliance?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) continues to expand its global presence and customer facing services and we are looking for a highly motivated Export Compliance Manager to drive export controls implementations.
The successful candidate is an innovative compliance professional experienced in integrating compliance requirements within the business, building export control compliance programs, have strong written and verbal communication skills, and have the persistence to solve complex compliance problems. The role will drive and scale ITAR, EAR, and nuclear export compliance controls through innovative process development, working with cross-functional teams, and a broad range of stakeholders including development teams and senior leadership. The candidate will have strong program/project management skills, must have a passion for new challenges, be creative, self-directed, and a team player. In this role, you will drive continuous process improvement, and collaborate effectively to solve problems and develop requirements for new compliance solutions.
You will need to be the kind of leader who can build, communicate clearly, and have a consistent track record of delivery. You will need manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, and create simple solutions to meet your program goals.
Key job responsibilities
A day in the life
You will act as a compliance leader who simplifies complex problems, communicates clearly, and have a consistent track record of delivery. You can handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will be able to help create simple solutions to meet your program goals. You can make strategic decisions to quickly handle emerging issues while working towards long term solutions.
The candidate must possess strong analytical skills and be comfortable working autonomously in a highly demanding and often ambiguous environment. The position requires an individual with strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and effective prioritization.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security 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.
Why Amazon Security?
At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.
Training & 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, training, 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.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) continues to expand its global presence and customer facing services and we are looking for a highly motivated Export Compliance Manager to drive export controls implementations.
The successful candidate is an innovative compliance professional experienced in integrating compliance requirements within the business, building export control compliance programs, have strong written and verbal communication skills, and have the persistence to solve complex compliance problems. The role will drive and scale ITAR, EAR, and nuclear export compliance controls through innovative process development, working with cross-functional teams, and a broad range of stakeholders including development teams and senior leadership. The candidate will have strong program/project management skills, must have a passion for new challenges, be creative, self-directed, and a team player. In this role, you will drive continuous process improvement, and collaborate effectively to solve problems and develop requirements for new compliance solutions.
You will need to be the kind of leader who can build, communicate clearly, and have a consistent track record of delivery. You will need manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, and create simple solutions to meet your program goals.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop and implement compliance processes and solutions to comply with U.S. (ITAR, EAR, nuclear) and global export regulations.
- Provide strategic guidance on U.S. and global export regulations and advise internal business teams on compliance program requirements.
- Assess applicability of export requirements (ITAR, EAR, nuclear, global) in the cloud.
- Monitor regulatory changes, perform impact assessment, and providing compliance recommendations
- Create metrics for management reporting
- Drive process improvement and compliance implementation projects
- Own leadership communications to stakeholder teams and executive leadership
- Innovate control mechanisms to best meet business goals and compliance requirements
A day in the life
You will act as a compliance leader who simplifies complex problems, communicates clearly, and have a consistent track record of delivery. You can handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will be able to help create simple solutions to meet your program goals. You can make strategic decisions to quickly handle emerging issues while working towards long term solutions.
The candidate must possess strong analytical skills and be comfortable working autonomously in a highly demanding and often ambiguous environment. The position requires an individual with strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and effective prioritization.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security 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.
Why Amazon Security?
At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.
Training & 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, training, 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
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in business administration, finance, economics, computer science, data science, engineering, or other related field
- Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization
- Working knowledge of US export control regulations (EAR and ITAR)
- 5+ years of progressive experience in export controls, trade compliance, or international regulatory affairs
- Experience managing export control programs, authorizations, and classifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with large global teams
- Advanced degree in International Trade, Law, or related field
- 7+ years of export control experience in technology or manufacturing industry
- Certified Export Compliance Professional (CXCP) or similar certification
- Experience with cloud computing, defense and intelligence technologies, AI/ML, quantum computing, or other emerging technologies
- Knowledge of international export control regimes (e.g., Wassenaar Arrangement, defense export controls)
- Experience with sanctions programs (OFAC, EU, UN)
- Experience with trade compliance automation tools, AI, and systems
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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.
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, CA, San Diego - 119,300.00 - 208,900.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 119,300.00 - 208,900.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 119,300.00 - 208,900.00 USD annually
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Who's Hiring
- Intuit43
- BD11
- Sony11
- Jobot11
- Dexcom11
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- Staffing & Recruiting
- Construction & Real Estate
Compliance Manager Jobs in San Diego: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a compliance manager job in San Diego?
Focus your search on San Diego's three dominant hiring sectors: defense contracting in Kearny Mesa and Sorrento Valley, financial services Downtown, and life sciences along the Torrey Pines corridor. Employers in these sectors consistently prioritize candidates with regulatory experience specific to their industry, whether that's ITAR and DFARS for defense, FINRA and SEC rules for financial firms, or FDA and GMP standards for biotech and medical device companies. A background in any of these frameworks gives you a concrete edge locally.
Which companies hire compliance managers in San Diego?
San Diego compliance manager roles are posted by Intuit, BD, and Sony and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The local market is shaped by a strong mix of large defense primes, regional banks and credit unions, and mid-size biotech and medical device companies, all of which maintain active compliance functions year-round.
Are there remote compliance manager jobs in San Diego?
Yes, though it depends heavily on the sector: compliance roles tied to physical operations, lab environments, or classified defense work are typically on-site, while policy development, audit coordination, and financial compliance analysis are more likely to be remote-eligible. About 83% of compliance manager openings tied to San Diego are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common at Downtown financial services firms and technology companies in Sorrento Valley.
How can I get a compliance manager job in San Diego with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Diego is through a compliance analyst or regulatory affairs coordinator role, particularly at one of the city's many mid-size biotech or medical device companies, which often hire junior compliance staff and promote internally. Local credit unions and community banks Downtown also hire compliance associates with strong attention to detail and a finance or business degree. Building familiarity with FDA quality systems or FINRA regulations, even through coursework or certification, significantly strengthens an entry-level application in this market.
Which industries hire the most compliance managers in San Diego?
The sectors hiring the most compliance managers in San Diego are Staffing & Recruiting and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. San Diego's concentration of defense contractors, life sciences companies, and regional financial institutions creates consistent, year-round demand across all three sectors, making it one of the more diverse compliance job markets on the West Coast.
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