Sephora Ethics & Compliance Intern

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Sephora — Neuilly‑sur‑Seine: Ethics & Compliance Intern (6‑month internship) supporting ethics, compliance and duty of vigilance programs.

Overview

Sephora is a global prestige beauty retailer and part of the LVMH group, combining a curated multi‑brand assortment with its own Sephora Collection. The brand operates across retail, digital and corporate channels, emphasizing innovation in merchandising, customer experience and brand partnerships while maintaining rigorous corporate standards.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the Group Ethics & Compliance Directorate in regional program delivery (Code of Conduct, Gifts & Invitations, Conflicts of Interest, International Sanctions, third‑party evaluation).
  • Contribute to the implementation and follow‑up of the Duty of Vigilance program and related remediation actions.
  • Help update and maintain the corruption and duty‑of‑vigilance risk mapping, identify existing controls and draft action plans.
  • Participate in the digitalization of ethics and compliance processes to increase efficiency and traceability.
  • Design and execute internal communications to promote an ethics and compliance culture, including awareness of the whistleblowing/reporting mechanism.
  • Perform legal and regulatory watch to keep the compliance team informed of relevant developments.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a top business school or holding a Master’s-level law degree (Bac+5) with a specialization in Ethics & Compliance.
  • Professional working proficiency in English.
  • Knowledge of the Sapin II framework and a clear interest in Duty of Vigilance and broader compliance matters.
  • Strong analytical rigour, intellectual curiosity and a structured approach to tasks.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively in cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Sapin 2 Devoir de Vigilance Code of Conduct Gifts & Invitations Conflicts of Interest International Sanctions Third‑party due diligence Legal/regulatory watch Process digitalization Internal communications for compliance

Experience

Early‑stage candidate; previous academic coursework or internships in compliance, corporate law, risk management or related fields preferred but not required.

Education

Student in a grande école de commerce or Master's-level degree (Bac+5) in Law with a specialization in Ethics & Compliance.

Workplace

The role is situated in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris. There are currently 166 open positions in Neuilly-sur-Seine on Cerulean, with 7 added recently. Within Île-de-France, Cerulean currently features 3.792 open roles, including 85 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.365 open roles — 95 of them newly added.

Culture

Sephora cultivates an inclusive, fast‑paced environment where creativity and diversity are valued. Teams operate collaboratively across functions, with an emphasis on professional development, internal mobility and fostering an ethical workplace aligned with LVMH Group standards.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.