Richemont Government Affairs Senior Manager
- Location
- BellevueGenevaSwitzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Corporate Affairs, Sustainability & CSR
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Sep 16, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is one of the world’s foremost luxury groups, stewarding a distinguished portfolio of maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, fashion and accessories, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Montblanc. As an employer, it combines the heritage of artisanal excellence with a forward-looking culture shaped by innovation, client-centricity and responsible business. Its global teams operate in an environment that values craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and collaboration, offering opportunities to grow within iconic maisons and group functions alike. Richemont attracts professionals who aspire to contribute to enduring luxury, preserving rare savoir-faire while helping define the future of high craftsmanship.
Richemont seeks a Government Affairs Senior Manager in Bellevue, Switzerland to lead government relations strategy across CH and US markets.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead implementation of the Group's global government affairs strategy across Switzerland and the United States with clear market prioritization
- Translate global policy priorities (ESG, trade, data, tax, product regulation) into targeted, market-specific engagement plans aligned with Group positions
- Develop and execute tailored government relations strategies for assigned markets, building and maintaining senior-level relationships with policymakers and regulators
- Support senior leadership engagement with key government stakeholders, particularly in Switzerland as the Group's headquarters location
- Ensure coordinated and consistent engagement across Maisons in government affairs activities
- Monitor and assess policy, legislative, and regulatory developments across assigned markets and implement advocacy strategies
- Monitor geopolitical, trade, and economic policy developments impacting the Group's international operations and support advocacy strategies to protect market access
- Develop and execute annual stakeholder engagement plans with clear objectives, milestones, and measurable outcomes aligned with Group priorities
- Represent the Group within relevant trade associations and industry platforms, ensuring alignment with Group priorities and maximizing responsible collective influence
- Work closely with Group Central Functions (Legal, Sustainability, Communications, Operations, Finance, Human Resources) and coordinate with the Government Affairs Senior Manager for Europe to align on policy priorities
- Ensure consistency of messaging and positioning across markets and act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on political and regulatory matters
- Contribute to building a cohesive government affairs operating model across the Group
Qualifications
- Fluent in English and French; German highly desirable
- Bachelor's degree in Humanities, Political Science, International Relations, Law, Economics, or Social Sciences (Master's degree preferred)
- 10–15 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or related fields
- Background spanning corporate, public sector, or consultancy environments
- Demonstrated expertise in government relations, public affairs, and communications disciplines, including crisis and issues management
- Strong network in Switzerland and well-established network in the United States
- Demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships with senior government stakeholders
- Experience in consumer-facing or regulated industries (advantageous)
- Sound judgment, strong intellect, and business acumen
- Comfortable with ambiguity and power dynamics
Skills
Experience
10–15 years in government affairs, public policy, or related fields within corporate, public sector, or consultancy environments. Demonstrated expertise in government relations and public affairs across multiple markets, with particular knowledge of Swiss and United States policy-making processes and established networks in both jurisdictions. Background in consumer-facing or regulated industries is advantageous.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Humanities, Political Science, International Relations, Law, Economics, or Social Sciences. Master's degree in a related discipline is preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Bellevue, Geneva, Switzerland, with easy access to Geneva.
Culture
Richemont fosters a refined, international workplace where its Maisons preserve exceptional craftsmanship while benefiting from the strength and perspective of a global luxury group. As an employer, it values long-term stewardship, collaboration, innovation, and the development of talent within an environment shaped by heritage, creativity, and high standards.
About Cerulean
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