Description

Amazon seeks a talented professional to work with its broader Corporate Development organization focused on the AWS business. The person in this high-visibility role will be responsible for helping to evaluate a wide range of AWS opportunities, including M&A, investments, and other strategic partnership opportunities. In addition, the person in this position will assist in due diligence; conduct extensive industry research, potential partners, and investment strategies. The person will communicate findings and recommendations to our senior management and executive team.

This position plays a key, active role on a small team that drives corporate transactions across AWS businesses. The person will support senior management decision-making by leading the financial analyses and thinking that guide strategy formation. Many assignments will be highly ambiguous and require an independent, intellectually curious individual who can frame situations through multiple lenses including of the end-customer, business owner, and corporate finance professional.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• 3+ years of corporate development, private equity, investment banking, or equity research experience with a focus on technology, software, or semiconductor industries

Preferred Qualifications

• High proficiency with corporate valuation techniques, financial modeling, and accounting acumen

• Advanced analytical skills

• Fluency with Excel and supporting financial software (e.g. FactSet, S&P Capital IQ)

• Excellent business judgment

• Persuasive oral/written communication skills

Note: Candidates will be asked to complete a modeling assessment and submit a writing sample as part of the interview process if advanced beyond the phone screen phase

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

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.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $85,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $164,600/year 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.