Hennessy Internal Audit & Compliance Assistant (Alternance)

Hennessy is the preeminent Maison of cognac, renowned for its heritage, savoir‑faire and global reach. As part of LVMH’s Wines & Spirits division, the Maison combines traditional craftsmanship with rigorous standards in production, distribution and corporate governance, offering a professional environment where expertise, quality and international collaboration are prized.

1. Contribute to the Maison’s internal control self‑assessment campaign: diagnose existing processes, analyse gaps and draft pragmatic action plans.
2. Monitor and follow up corrective action plans in collaboration with Operations, Communication, Finance and other internal stakeholders until closure.
3. Design and deliver workshops and training sessions on key processes (document management, regulatory compliance such as RGPD, procurement procedures, data confidentiality).
4. Formalise, update and streamline process documentation together with operational teams.
5. Support initiatives to strengthen compliance across the Maison (GDPR/RGPD, business ethics, conflicts of interest management).
6. Participate in transversal projects and internal audit assignments (e.g. Clean Days, annual conflicts of interest campaign).
7. Provide analytical support: maintain and update dashboards, monitor exception reports and perform quantitative analyses of specific processes (purchasing, insurance).
8. Assist in operational risk and insurance management: act as internal contact for claims, liaise with brokers and ensure follow‑through to resolution; raise awareness among business units on best practices.

1. Enrolled in a Master’s programme (M1/M2) in Finance, Management or at a business school; specialisation in audit or internal control is a plus.
2. Previous internship experience in finance, audit or control is desirable.
3. Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
4. Operational level English and fluent French for group interactions.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills, pedagogy and ability to animate meetings and trainings.
6. Rigour, autonomy and effective prioritisation in a cross‑functional environment.

1. Internal audit
2. Internal control
3. Risk management
4. Compliance
5. RGPD
6. Excel
7. PowerPoint
8. Data confidentiality

Entry‑level. Candidate should be a Master’s student (M1/M2) in Finance/Management or a business school with ideally one prior internship in finance, audit or control.

Currently pursuing a Master’s degree (M1 or M2) in Finance, Management or Business School; specialisation in audit/internal control preferred.

4.5‑day working week with Friday afternoons off; integration into Hennessy’s large community of interns and apprentices (100+ annually); inclusive workplace with active support for employment of people with disabilities.

The Maison emphasises heritage, craftsmanship and excellence while fostering a collaborative, mentoring environment. As part of LVMH’s Wines & Spirits group, Hennessy values cross‑disciplinary teamwork, professional development and inclusion, offering exposure to international practices within a storied luxury brand.