Hennessy Internal Audit & Compliance Assistant (Alternance)
- Location
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Posted
- Mar 13, 2026
About Hennessy
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.
Hennessy in Cognac seeks an Internal Audit & Compliance Assistant (Alternance) to support internal control, risk and compliance activities.
Role & Responsibilities
- Contribute to the Maison’s internal control self‑assessment campaign: diagnose existing processes, analyse gaps and draft pragmatic action plans.
- Monitor and follow up corrective action plans in collaboration with Operations, Communication, Finance and other internal stakeholders until closure.
- Design and deliver workshops and training sessions on key processes (document management, regulatory compliance such as RGPD, procurement procedures, data confidentiality).
- Formalise, update and streamline process documentation together with operational teams.
- Support initiatives to strengthen compliance across the Maison (GDPR/RGPD, business ethics, conflicts of interest management).
- Participate in transversal projects and internal audit assignments (e.g. Clean Days, annual conflicts of interest campaign).
- Provide analytical support: maintain and update dashboards, monitor exception reports and perform quantitative analyses of specific processes (purchasing, insurance).
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Previous internship experience in finance, audit or control is desirable.
- Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Operational level English and fluent French for group interactions.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, pedagogy and ability to animate meetings and trainings.
- Rigour, autonomy and effective prioritisation in a cross‑functional environment.
Skills
Experience
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.
Education
Currently pursuing a Master’s degree (M1 or M2) in Finance, Management or Business School; specialisation in audit/internal control preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Cognac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, with easy access to Bordeaux.
Benefits
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.
Culture
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.
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