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Director, Risk & Compliance

Richemont · New York, NY · 1 wk ago
On-siteFinance$175k–$195k/yrFull-time

At Richemont Americas, we aspire to reflect the ever-changing world around us. We are proud to employ talent from many different backgrounds, experiences, and identities to build a continually evolving, inclusive community where the diversity of our colleagues and clients is rich and celebrated.

About the role

The Risk and Compliance Director is a strategic and analytical leader responsible for defining and driving the organization’s Compliance roadmap across North America, one of the company’s top strategic initiatives. This role ensures Cartier’s adherence to internal controls, group and brand policies, and relevant regulations across North America. It is pivotal in safeguarding the integrity of financial and operational processes by proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks, including sophisticated fraud schemes, through advanced data analysis and foresight. Beyond traditional oversight, the Director acts as a key business partner, embedding robust control frameworks, enhancing decision-making, driving continuous improvement and process transformation. A significant aspect of this role involves leading ROI-driven compliance projects to optimize efficiency while protecting the organization. In parallel, the role plays a key part in advancing the organization’s sustainability compliance and analytics agenda, ensuring that environmental commitments, particularly CO₂ measurement and reporting, are supported by robust financial methodologies, reliable data, and decision-grade analytics.

Responsibilities

  • Risk and Compliance Project Leadership
    • Lead one of the company’s key strategic transformation programs, supported by a dedicated cross-department project team.
    • Co-lead and provide regular strategic updates to the Executive Committee, escalating key risks, decisions, and resource needs to accelerate execution.
    • Enhance compliance monitoring processes and systems.
    • Define scope, timelines, and deliverables; track progress and risks; ensure completion within budget and quality standards.
    • Drive continuous improvement by challenging existing processes, streamlining workflows, and embedding automation and analytics.
  • Risk Management & Fraud Prevention
    • Proactively identify and assess financial and operational risks.
    • Design and monitor mitigation strategies in collaboration with business partners.
    • Stay ahead of emerging risks, regulatory changes, and fraud trends.
    • Lead fraud risk assessments, scenario planning, and monitoring of fraud indicators.
  • Internal Control System & Policy Compliance
    • ICS Oversight: Update, review, and analyze monthly ICS reports; identify anomalies, trends, and risks; coordinate remediation with relevant teams.
    • Regional Alignment: Serve as primary liaison with Regional ICS Management; ensure brand needs are represented, provide feedback, and propose framework improvements.
    • Training & Awareness: Deliver brand-specific training on ICS requirements and best practices.
    • Policy Governance: Regularly review and approve localized policies; embed mistake-proofing checks; ensure alignment with group standards; investigate and escalate violations.
  • Sustainability
    • Develop and refine CO₂ measurement methodologies in partnership with different departments.
    • Drive tool and method development by collaborating with internal teams (e.g., operations, supply chain, IT) to enhance accurate quantification, tracking, and analysis of environmental footprint.
    • Provide financial expertise for sustainability initiatives, ensuring integration with financial planning and reporting, including business case development for sustainable investments and monitoring their financial and environmental returns.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
  • 8+ years’ experience in FP&A, audit (internal/external), or compliance.
  • ERP system knowledge (SAP, Power BI, Looker).
  • Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and risk management methodologies.
  • Proven project management experience.
  • Preferred: CIA, CPA, or equivalent certification.

Skills

  • Technical Expertise: Strong foundation in accounting, internal controls, and risk management.
  • Project Management: Skilled at leading cross-functional projects from design to implementation.
  • Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret complex data, detect anomalies, and draw insights.
  • Influence & Communication: Clear, persuasive communicator able to engage stakeholders at all levels.
  • Proactivity & Foresight: Anticipates risks and proposes solutions ahead of time.
  • Integrity: Demonstrates high ethical standards and champions compliance culture.
  • Fraud Awareness: Familiarity with fraud schemes, red flags, and prevention strategies.
  • ROI Mindset: Ability to balance compliance rigor with business efficiency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision programs.
  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
  • Income protection solutions including life insurance and disability benefits.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Paid time off.
  • Wellness reimbursement benefit.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Volunteer days off to support local community initiatives.

Pay

Expected salary range: $175,000–195,000. Salary will be determined based on relevant skills and experience.

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