Fred Internal Control and Compliance Officer

About Fred

Founded in Paris in 1936 by Fred Samuel, Fred is a contemporary high-jewellery Maison distinguished by its solar spirit, bold creativity, and passion for exceptional stones. Now part of LVMH, the Maison is renowned for icons such as Force 10 and for a distinctive elegance inspired by the sea, light, and the French Riviera. As an employer, Fred offers a refined, entrepreneurial environment where craftsmanship, client excellence, innovation, and audacity meet. Its teams contribute to a heritage of joyful luxury while shaping the future of an international jewellery brand with strong creative identity and human values.

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive internal control frameworks across FRED headquarters, subsidiaries, and shared service centers, identifying key process risks and supporting operational teams in implementing robust daily controls and project-based mechanisms
• Manage internal control documentation including policies, procedures, risk matrices, control matrices, and testing procedures, ensuring continuous updates and effective application across the organization
• Validate access rights requests to sensitive IT systems to ensure proper segregation of duties and mitigate operational risks
• Deploy and oversee operational procedure guidelines for FRED boutiques globally
• Ensure organizational compliance with French Sapin II legislation requirements, including anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, gifts, donations, and conflict of interest management
• Serve as primary liaison between FRED and LVMH Group Internal Control and Compliance Directorates, coordinating the annual ERICA self-assessment campaign, internal audit missions, and action plan implementation
• Coach and support Internal Control and Compliance representatives across subsidiary and shared service center locations
• Conduct employee awareness training, communications, and sensitivity campaigns on internal control and compliance matters
• Oversee annual conflict of interest declaration campaigns and monitor gift registers
• Coordinate external audit missions (Responsible Jewellery Council and others) and track audit findings to resolution

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Audit or Finance from a business school or university equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience combining Big Four accounting firm background with subsequent corporate experience, preferably in international retail environments
• Demonstrated expertise in internal control framework design and implementation
• Knowledge of SAP systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite at an advanced level

Skills

Experience

Minimum 5 years of professional experience, combining audit or advisory experience in a Big Four or equivalent firm with subsequent corporate experience in an international retail environment; demonstrated success establishing and managing internal control frameworks and regulatory compliance programs across multiple business units.

Education

Master's degree (Bac+5) in Audit, Finance, Management Control, or equivalent from a recognized business school or university.

Workplace

Culture

Fred fosters a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture rooted in creativity, optimism, and the bold spirit of contemporary French jewelry. As an employer, the Maison values craftsmanship, collaboration, and client excellence, offering teams an environment where innovation and elegance meet a warm, family-inspired approach.

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