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Regulatory Specialist/ExpertCONTEXTGroup Product & Trade Compliance Department provides regulatory intelligence and compliance solutions to Richemont Group internal stakeholders (Maisons & Regions). As a function-head department, we coordinate an international network of compliance managers within our businesses. The Department communicates relevant guidance and training for the purpose of implementing regulatory changes within the Group.We secure conformity across our supply chain & entities on multiple Product & Trade compliance topics, such as Products’ trade description requirements (e.g., Environmental marketing claims), Due Diligence on Materials’ Sourcing (e.g.: Conflict Minerals, Timber, etc.), Product Compliance (e.g., Consumer safety), Tariff & Non-Tariff barriers, FTAs, on a worldwide scope.HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT ?You will join a growing department of motivated “intrapreneurs” willing to push excellence in their fields. As a Regulatory Specialist/Expert, you will primarily perform/coordinate regulatory research, prepare internal guidelines, manage internal knowledge databases, and provide day-to-day consulting and training to our internal stakeholders.Your main areas of focus will be as follows: Acquire/develop/maintain/deliver expertise on product & trade compliance fields, in particular Consumer protection law and Fair description requirements (e.g., Environmental marketing claims, and other product’s claims related to Leather, Handmade, etc.), Materials’ Due Diligence (Conflict Minerals, Timber, and other commodities), Trade in Protected Species (CITES Convention, Fish & Wildlife), etc. You will help and advise the Maisons in the validation of their Products’ trade/marketing descriptions.You will monitor regulations, identify & analyze product & trade compliance requirementsacross markets.You will produce regulatory content, guidance, directives, tools, vulgarization materials, enterprise social media postings, share them in our systems, and deliver training (webinars, classroom, etc.) to our stakeholders.Your curiosity and your ability to create links allows you to build a network of external stakeholders (industry associations, consultants, authorities, certification and testing 3rd parties) to help clarify regulatory changes and build compliance solutions for our businesses.You will support the deployment of harmonized processes and tools for the assessment of Products’ marketing claims, of Materials’ Due Diligence in the Group and deliver workshops to strengthen community and best practice sharing among product compliance managers from the Maisons.You will participate on the general continuous improvement of the services delivered by the Regulatory Team (regulatory intelligence, regulatory content production, conformity assessment processes in Maisons, etc.).HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US ?You have a Master degree in Lawor equivalent, with a 2-5 years of experience providing consultation, performing research, content writing in an international environment in the field of Regulatory/Legal/IP, preferably in the Luxury, Retail, Consumer Products, Electronics, or Certification & Testing industry.You have a good general culture, you are intellectually curious and motivated to learn new capabilities based on the needsof the department.You demonstrate strong analytical skillsand the ability to summarize regulations and key impacts on both high-level and fine details.You are able to quickly assess and interpret new regulations, understand the bigger picture and easily translate raw risks to business impacts and solutions. You work autonomously with minimum guidance, and with a high sense of diligence and attention to detail.You have an excellent oral and written communications skills in French and in English. You have an ability to communicate with passion & leadership the topics you’ve made yours.You are proficiency in Microsoft SharePoint and knowledge management digital tools is a plus.HOW DO WE KEEP YOU SMILING ?This is a great opportunity to be a part of a passionate and diverse team that goes the extra mille to uphold outstanding service for our internal clients. You will be a part of a dynamic and international work environment, where we always go the extra mile to uphold outstanding service for our clients. Richemont will allow you to explore your curiosity and deepen your knowledge of Luxury Watchmaking.Based in Switzerland, our offices will allow you to evolve in a modern and pleasant environment.YOUR JOURNEY WITH US :Firstly, you will speak with HR for them to get to know you and provide you a preview of the position as well of the team dynamics and company culture.If shortlisted, you will be meeting with the Manager to dive deeper and assess your fit to this role.