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Amazon


2026 Risk Specialist Intern

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Recruitment began on October 13, 2025
and the job listing Expires on November 13, 2025
Internship
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Please note the following eligibility requirements to apply for this role:
• Graduate from Bachelor’s degree program between 12/2026 and 6/2027.
• Ability to relocate nationwide. Relocation assistance provided, if eligible.
• Ability to complete 12-week internship between May – August 2026.
• We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
For more information, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/career-programs/university/undergraduate-non-tech.

At Amazon, we are excited to offer undergraduate students the opportunity to launch into big careers with limitless possibilities. We know searching for an internship role is as much about finding a company where you can picture yourself being successful as it is about finding the right role. We look forward to meeting you and your classmates this year. As we get to know you more, we invite you to get to know us better. Visit www.amazon.com/about to:
• Learn more about our businesses by reviewing Press Releases on our Investor Relations site, Letter to Shareholders, and the first letter shared in 1997, which is included in our annual report each year.
• Learn more about Amazonians and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
• Learn more about our commitment to our communities, diversity and military veterans.
• Learn more about our headquarters in Seattle as well as where we operate around the world.

As you launch your career as a Risk Specialist at Amazon, you will focus on improving the success of the organization by diving deep into core areas of the company, partnering with Amazon’s innovative businesses to identify areas of risk, analyze data, and solve real world problems. Risk Specialists add value and help protect Amazon in areas such as Internal Audit, Fraud and Forensics, AWS Risk Management, Vendor Investigations and Transaction Accuracy, Transportation Risk and Compliance, Global Financial Risk and Controls, Finance Operations Risk Intelligence, and Consumer Governance and Controls.

A key component of this role is to dive deep to understand complex business processes and identify risks related to processes, regulatory compliance, organization, policy and technology. You will participate in planning, scoping, execution and reporting of assessments based on identified risks. Through your work you will help develop meaningful findings that help in communicating the risk to the business. In this capacity, you will gain valuable exposure to many organizations, processes, and systems within our global business.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in business, economics, operations, accounting, finance, pre-law, engineering, mathematics, machine learning, statistics, symbolic systems, IT, or relevant field with a graduation conferral date between December 2026 and June 2027.
• Are 18 years of age or older
• Able to work 40 hours a week throughout the course of a 10 to 12-week summer internship
between May through September 2026.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Audit experience related to business processes, risk mitigation, program compliance, regulatory
compliance, internal audit, or other control and assurance functions.
• Desire to learn processes and ability to work independently and in a fast-paced work environment.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrates initiative, organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal, written, and communication skills
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $24.09/hr in our lowest geographic market up to $51.54/hr in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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