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Compliance Lead roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 petition. Roles overseeing regulatory frameworks, AML programs, or enterprise risk management typically satisfy the specialty occupation and advanced-degree criteria that drive EB-2 eligibility.
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Amazon is looking for a Senior Trade Compliance Program Manager (PM) to build import and export risk management solutions for growing international businesses in the Trade Operations space. The Senior Trade Compliance PM is responsible for managing the strategy of a complex cross-functional risk program independently.
As a leader within the Global Trade Services team, you will help develop and hire team capabilities, as well as mentor and train colleagues. You will manage the Trade Operations Program team, that works directly with internal teams from legal, logistics, supply chain, quality, engineering, as well as Amazon's global network of trade and compliance teams.
Key job responsibilities
- Set processes for Broker Management activities and liaise with brokers and other participants in the supply chain on a daily basis.
- Act as the main point of contact for regulators across the Trade space in North America.
- Set objectives, and drive improvements to your space and quantify with metrics.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders including business teams, tech teams, public policy, trade, legal, and regulators to interpret and apply regulations.
- Oversee the rollout of controls and audits, including testing and measuring their effectiveness.
- Build flexible and scalable solutions across various customized technologies, business models/supply chain arcs, and country regulatory regimes.
- Stay informed on regulations and technologies relevant to your space and bring them into your risk management programs.
- Present organized plans to articulate the problem statement, the recommended solution, and milestones.
- Identify timelines and owners, and drive progress at the appropriate speed to reduce risk.
- Drive alignment by providing near and long term considerations and impacts, and highlight recommended trade-offs and priorities.
- Drive the best way forward and build consensus when confronted with discordant views.
- Test assumptions by getting feedback from the right input providers across the company, and review metrics and benchmarks.
- Work with business intelligence engineers and technology teams to design, build and track key performance indicators and systems.
- Communicate risks, proposals, regulatory updates and strategies to internal and external stakeholders in meetings and documents.
A day in the life
As a Program Manager, you will manage escalations and meet with multiple stakeholders across different time zones to move business forward.
About the team
This position reports to the Americas Trade Compliance Operations Sr Manager in the Global Trade Services (GTS) function. GTS is responsible for providing global trade and product compliance support for Amazon businesses, creating efficient processes that meet demanding cross border regulations, while minimizing impact to the business.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of compliance program management, legal, governance, audit, risk/loss prevention, or equivalent experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with SQL and Excel
- Licensed Customs Broker
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.
LOCATION
USA, TN, Nashville - 66,800.00 - 116,800.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 82,700.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Amazon is looking for a Senior Trade Compliance Program Manager (PM) to build import and export risk management solutions for growing international businesses in the Trade Operations space. The Senior Trade Compliance PM is responsible for managing the strategy of a complex cross-functional risk program independently.
As a leader within the Global Trade Services team, you will help develop and hire team capabilities, as well as mentor and train colleagues. You will manage the Trade Operations Program team, that works directly with internal teams from legal, logistics, supply chain, quality, engineering, as well as Amazon's global network of trade and compliance teams.
Key job responsibilities
- Set processes for Broker Management activities and liaise with brokers and other participants in the supply chain on a daily basis.
- Act as the main point of contact for regulators across the Trade space in North America.
- Set objectives, and drive improvements to your space and quantify with metrics.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders including business teams, tech teams, public policy, trade, legal, and regulators to interpret and apply regulations.
- Oversee the rollout of controls and audits, including testing and measuring their effectiveness.
- Build flexible and scalable solutions across various customized technologies, business models/supply chain arcs, and country regulatory regimes.
- Stay informed on regulations and technologies relevant to your space and bring them into your risk management programs.
- Present organized plans to articulate the problem statement, the recommended solution, and milestones.
- Identify timelines and owners, and drive progress at the appropriate speed to reduce risk.
- Drive alignment by providing near and long term considerations and impacts, and highlight recommended trade-offs and priorities.
- Drive the best way forward and build consensus when confronted with discordant views.
- Test assumptions by getting feedback from the right input providers across the company, and review metrics and benchmarks.
- Work with business intelligence engineers and technology teams to design, build and track key performance indicators and systems.
- Communicate risks, proposals, regulatory updates and strategies to internal and external stakeholders in meetings and documents.
A day in the life
As a Program Manager, you will manage escalations and meet with multiple stakeholders across different time zones to move business forward.
About the team
This position reports to the Americas Trade Compliance Operations Sr Manager in the Global Trade Services (GTS) function. GTS is responsible for providing global trade and product compliance support for Amazon businesses, creating efficient processes that meet demanding cross border regulations, while minimizing impact to the business.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of compliance program management, legal, governance, audit, risk/loss prevention, or equivalent experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with SQL and Excel
- Licensed Customs Broker
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.
LOCATION
USA, TN, Nashville - 66,800.00 - 116,800.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 82,700.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually
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Frame your credentials around EB-2 requirements
Compliance Lead roles often qualify under EB-2 when the position requires an advanced degree in law, finance, or a compliance-adjacent field. Gather official transcripts and any foreign credential evaluations before approaching employers, since PERM filings depend on documented educational equivalency.
Target employers with active PERM filing histories
Financial institutions, healthcare systems, and publicly traded companies file PERM applications regularly for compliance roles because regulatory mandates create sustained hiring demand. Search DOL OFLC disclosure data to identify employers who have certified compliance positions in the past two years.
Distinguish green card sponsorship from H-1B in interviews
EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap lottery at the petition stage, unlike the H-1B visa. When discussing sponsorship with a hiring manager, clarify that PERM is an employer-paid process and that EB-3 wait times vary significantly by country of birth.
Verify your prevailing wage tier before negotiations
PERM requires your offered salary to meet the DOL prevailing wage for your specific Compliance Lead duties and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level II or Level III wage for your SOC code before accepting an offer, so you don't negotiate below the floor that PERM requires.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers efficiently
Searching broadly wastes time on employers who have never filed green card petitions. Migrate Mate surfaces Compliance Lead roles at employers with verified PERM and I-140 sponsorship history, so you can direct your applications toward companies already familiar with the process.
Request a PERM timeline commitment before signing an offer
PERM labor certification alone can take six to eighteen months before USCIS even receives your I-140. Ask employers to confirm they'll initiate PERM within a defined window after your start date, and get that commitment documented in your offer letter or employment agreement.
Green Card Compliance Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Compliance Lead roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Compliance Lead positions qualify under EB-2 when the employer requires a master's degree or the equivalent in law, finance, business, or a compliance-specific field. Roles with a bachelor's degree requirement typically fall under EB-3. The classification depends on what the employer genuinely requires for the position, not just what you hold, because PERM locks in the job's minimum requirements at filing.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Compliance Lead?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 annually and subject to a lottery. PERM-based EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship bypasses the lottery entirely and leads to permanent residency. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status together typically run two to four years for many nationalities, longer for applicants born in India or China due to visa backlogs.
What does the PERM labor market test mean for a Compliance Lead candidate?
Before filing your PERM application with DOL, your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign and document that no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied. For Compliance Lead roles, this includes job postings, newspaper ads, and internal postings. If a qualified U.S. applicant surfaces, PERM cannot proceed. Your employer's legal team manages this process, but understanding it helps you anticipate why the certification stage alone can take six months or more.
How can I find Compliance Lead employers who already sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified PERM and I-140 sponsorship history, so you can identify employers who have actually completed the process for compliance roles rather than those who say they're open to sponsorship. Financial services firms, hospital systems, and large manufacturers tend to file the most PERM applications for compliance positions because their regulatory obligations create consistent demand.
Can I switch employers while my green card is in progress as a Compliance Lead?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current or within 180 days of being current, portability rules under AC21 allow you to change employers as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Compliance Lead roles generally port to other compliance, risk, or regulatory positions. Changing employers before I-140 approval typically requires starting the PERM process over with the new employer.