Acne Studios Compliance Manager CN

Acne Studios is a progressive luxury house and through collaboration and curiosity, we set high aspirations and strive for excellence. We value everyone's contribution and embrace feedback to develop ourselves and others. We aim to minimise our environmental impact across all our operations and to address societal challenges in the way we conduct our business.

As Compliance Manager Greater China your main contribution will be to lead the design, implementation, and oversight of compliance program as well as functional internal control system, in particular within the Retail channel.

You will report to the Group Accounting & Compliance Director in Stockholm and you will partner very closely with the Head of Retail for Greater China as well as the Head of Operations and Omni Clients Experience based in Stockholm (Global HQ).

CULTURE OF COLLABORATION

We firmly believe that when you feel supported, included, and trusted, it enables you to enjoy your work and thrive in it. You will be a part of a team of colleagues with diverse roles and backgrounds, each with their unique skills and experiences.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

You will play a vital role in:

Global Compliance Framework

• Design and maintain a comprehensive compliance program aligned with global and local policies, processes and procedures
• Implement enterprise-wide compliance risk assessments and mitigation strategies
• Conduct internal audits and investigations related to compliance breaches

Internal Control System

• Design, implement, and oversee the Group's internal control framework to ensure operational efficiency and risk mitigation
• Collaborate with Finance and Operations to ensure controls are embedded in key processes (e.g., procurement, retail operations, retail development, inventory management, tax, treasury, financial reporting…)
• Conduct periodic reviews and testing of internal controls, while recommending improvements and corrective actions

Training & Awareness

• Deliver internal compliance training programs to employees globally, ensuring understanding of policies and ethical practices
• Promote a strong compliance culture across all business units

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare compliance and internal control reports for senior management and the Board
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal compliance-related inquiries across the group

WHO YOU ARE

You have high aspirations and focus on details that create substantial impact. You enjoy working as a team and you embrace feedback to develop yourself and others. You are curious and thrive in a dynamic environment. Cooperation, respect, and clear communication are important, along with your ambition to learn and grow. If these qualities speak to you, we would love to have you on our team.

Specific experience and knowledge for this role:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, Finance or Business Administration; overseas education or experience is considered as a plus
• Minimum 3 years of experience in compliance, internal controls, or risk management, preferably in fashion/luxury, retail, or consumer goods
• Strong knowledge of Chinese regulatory framework and global compliance standards
• Excellent communication skills in English and Mandarin

What matters most to us is not whether you master all the listed knowledge and skills. We are dedicated to recognising the potential in each individual. We embrace diversity of people as well as ideas and viewpoints and encourage everyone's individual expression of their own identity.