Internal Audit & Compliance Assistant (Alternance)

Overview

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.

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.

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.