Senior Product & Trade Compliance Expert
Position in the Regulatory Team (RT) of the Group Product & Trade Compliance Department (GPTC) at Richemont.
Responsibilities
* With the help of our Regional PTC teams & external consultants, conduct and coordinate regulatory research on new product & trade compliance regulations, analyse requirements, assess risks and business impacts, and follow escalation processes; specifically work on trade compliance topics like Customs Regulations, CBAM, Extended Producer Responsibility, and product compliance topics such as EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Product Regulation.
* Publish top‑management level memos and other publications such as guidelines, directives, tools, vulgarization materials, enterprise social media postings, and deliver training (webinars, classroom, etc.) to support project teams delivering solutions to implement compliance.
* Acquire, develop, maintain, and deliver expertise on product & trade compliance regulatory fields to support international stakeholders day‑to‑day; help our Maisons launch new products or access new markets.
* Build a network of external stakeholders (industry associations, consultants, authorities) to clarify regulatory changes and build compliance solutions for our businesses.
* Coordinate taskforces and workshops to support our businesses reaching compliance.
* Reflect and participate in the continuous improvement of services delivered by the Regulatory Team (regulatory intelligence, regulatory content production, conformity assessment processes in Maisons, etc.).
* Strong research skills, especially in regulations (through OSINT, regulatory databases & tools).
* Strong analytical skills: summarise regulations and key impacts at high level and fine detail, quickly assess and interpret new regulations, understand the bigger picture, and translate raw risks into business impacts and solutions.
* High level of accuracy & attention to detail.
* Strong communication (written and verbal) and visual/aesthetic presentation skills; deliver effective and engaging presentations (structure, design, tone of voice and body language).
* Ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics, understand stakeholder perspectives, and effectively articulate ideas and strategies to Group Management; confident and persuasive in presenting information, fostering alignment, and influencing decision‑making at the highest levels.
* Strong agility and motivation to learn new capabilities based on the needs of the department.
* Work autonomously with minimum guidance while maintaining a team‑playing, consultative and cooperative style of interaction.
Qualifications
* At least 3 years of experience providing consultation, performing research, and content writing in an international environment in the field of Trade Compliance / Risk Management / Regulatory Affairs / Corporate Affairs / Legal, preferably in Consumer Products, Supply Chain Services, or Trade Compliance Consulting firms.
* A Master of Law or Economics (preferably obtained from an EU, Swiss or US University).
* Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English.
* SAP and SAP GTS experience is desirable.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Location: Villars‑sur‑Ollon, Vaud, Switzerland
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