Regional Internal Control Director – APAC

About the role

The Regional Internal Control Director, APAC, reports directly to the APAC Regional Finance Director and leads the internal controls function across the Asia‑Pacific region. This senior position is responsible for safeguarding controls, managing governance risks, and ensuring the second line of defence within Richemont’s internal governance framework.

Key responsibilities

• Translate group governance directives into consistent, practical frameworks for diverse APAC markets.
• Optimize control self‑assessment models and boutique control guidelines while maintaining agility and luxury client experience.
• Partner with Maisons and corporate functions to embed proportionate governance in new processes, systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee timely completion of annual internal control reviews, boutique reviews, risk assessments, and compliance testing.
• Record control risks, incidents, and mitigation progress in Richemont’s digital ICS platform for auditor and committee oversight.
• Support regional escalation procedures, track remedial actions, and lead special risk‑mitigation initiatives.
• Shape and evolve the APAC internal control organisation, aligning market structures with business priorities and local regulations (e.g., PIPL, AML, ESG).
• Mentor new market internal control heads and foster a continuous‑learning culture on COSO, GRC, and technology developments.

Required profile

• Executive‑level experience in internal controls, risk management, and governance within a highly matrixed, multinational environment.
• Strong regional operational expertise across diversified APAC markets.
• Ability to lead, coordinate, and inspire cross‑functional teams toward a shared governance vision.
• Proven partnership mentality to work effectively with business units, corporate functions, and external auditors.

Required skills