Richemont Compliance Manager
- Location
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Legal & Compliance
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Apr 22, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is a global luxury goods group that houses prestigious maisons across watches, jewellery and leather goods. The group operates a decentralized network of maisons and regional teams, combining artisanal craftsmanship with rigorous corporate governance and international retail operations.
Richemont seeks a Compliance Manager in Sydney to lead AML, regulatory compliance and policy governance across regional luxury operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Design, implement and maintain the regional compliance framework, policies and procedures to ensure adherence to applicable laws and internal standards.
- Lead Anti‑Money Laundering (AML)/Counter‑Terrorism Financing (CTF) controls, customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence and transaction monitoring programs for the retail network.
- Conduct risk assessments, regulatory monitoring and periodic compliance reviews; translate findings into pragmatic remediation plans and controls.
- Provide regulatory advice and compliance guidance to boutiques, wholesale partners and corporate functions; act as the primary compliance contact in the region.
- Manage internal investigations into potential compliance breaches, coordinate disciplinary responses and maintain investigatory documentation.
- Develop and deliver targeted compliance training and communications to frontline staff and management to foster a culture of compliance.
- Liaise with external regulators, auditors and third‑party vendors; oversee regulatory reporting, sanctions screening and third‑party due diligence processes.
- Prepare regular compliance reporting and briefings for senior management and the global compliance function; track metrics and KPIs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in law, business, commerce or a related discipline; postgraduate qualification or law degree preferred.
- Professional certification in compliance or financial crime (e.g., CAMS, ACAMS) is highly desirable.
- Deep knowledge of Australian regulatory frameworks relevant to retail, including AML/CTF and privacy regulation.
- Proven ability to interpret complex regulation and translate requirements into operational controls within a retail or luxury environment.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience influencing senior management and cross‑functional teams.
Skills
Experience
Minimum five years of progressive compliance experience, ideally within luxury retail, watches/jewellery or another highly regulated retail sector, with hands‑on responsibility for AML, regulatory monitoring and investigations.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in law, commerce, business or related field; postgraduate study or professional compliance certification preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Culture
Richemont combines the heritage and craftsmanship of individual maisons with rigorous corporate standards and cross‑border collaboration. The workplace emphasizes professional integrity, attention to detail and continuous learning within a networked, boutique‑driven retail model.
About Cerulean
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