VIE NYC - Internal Audit, Controls & AI Analyst

L'Occitane; Bayou Geneve (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

L’OCCITANE Group is seeking a VIE to join the Internal Audit team in New York City, embedded within our North American organization. You will help deploy internal controls and transform internal audit through data analytics and AI, working across brands like Sol de Janeiro and L’Occitane en Provence.

We value curiosity, integrity and teamwork; fluency in English and French is required, with a background in audit, controls or analytics.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Business, Engineering, Finance, Audit, Information Systems, Data Analytics or a related field.
• Initial experience in audit, internal controls, consulting, finance, technology or data analytics.
• Fluent in English and French.
• Demonstrated interest in Artificial Intelligence, automation and business transformation (comfort with Copilot, Claude, MS365, Excel with Python, ERP systems).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive and eager to learn.
• Ability to challenge information constructively and communicate clearly with stakeholders.
• Curiosity about how organizations operate, how decisions are made, and how data flows across processes.
• Demonstrate integrity, professionalism and sound judgement.
• Enjoy working in multicultural environments.
• Comfortable engaging with Internal Controls owners and building positive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Internal Controls: support the improvement of the ICS and the deployment/testing of the Group GRC software for North America brands.
• Internal Audit: contribute to Group audit assignments across brands and countries worldwide.
• AI & Audit Innovation: challenge and validate AI-enabled audit work using MS365 tools, Excel with Python, Power BI, and internal/external AI models.

Skills

English-French bilingual

Data analytics interest

Education

Master's degree in Business/Engineering/Finance/Audit/IS/Data Analytics or related field

Tools

MS365

Excel

Power BI

Job description

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VIE NYC - Internal Audit, Controls & AI Analyst

The L’OCCITANE Group is a leading international manufacturer and retailer of premium and sustainable beauty and wellness products. The Group operates in more than 90 countries worldwide, with a network of almost 5,000 retail locations.
Within its portfolio of premium beauty brands that champion organic and natural ingredients are: L’Occitane en Provence, Melvita, Erborian, L’Occitane au Brésil, Elemis, Sol de Janeiro and Vranjes Firenze.

With its nature-positive vision and entrepreneurial ethos, L’OCCITANE Group is committed to investing in communities, biodiversity, reducing waste, and finding sustainable solutions to create a better and healthier planet. The mission statement of the Group is: With empowerment we positively impact people and regenerate nature.

The L'OCCITANE Group is a certified B CorpTM.

CONTEXT & MISSION:
The L’OCCITANE Group Internal Audit team is looking for a VIE to join us in New York City, embedded within our North American organization.
You will support the deployment of internal controls and the transformation of Internal Audit through data analytics and Artificial Intelligence.

The role provides a unique opportunity to gain exposure to a fast-growing international business while working directly with Group Internal Audit on strategic initiatives across multiple brands, including Sol de Janeiro and L'Occitane en Provence.

Ready to start your international career at the intersection of business, risk, data and AI?

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Internal Controls: support the improvement of the Internal Control System (ICS) and support the deployment & testing of the Group GRC (governance risk and control) software for our Brands operating in North America
• Internal Audit: contribute to Group audit assignments across brands and countries worldwide
• AI & Audit Innovation: challenge and validate AI-enabled audit work (prompt and then verify loops with Group Internal Audit Senior Managers), using all Microsoft 365 tools (MS365, Excel, Power BI) available, our internal AI and external AI models

HOW YOU CAN FIT:

You do not need to be an audit expert. We are looking for an honest, smart, curious, motivated, well organized and service-oriented individual who enjoys learning every day and understanding how businesses work, how information flows, and how technology improves internal audit and controls. If you are passionate about AI, data and technology, risk and business operations, we would like to hear from you.

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Business, Engineering, Finance, Audit, Information Systems, Data Analytics or a related field
• Initial experience in audit, internal controls, consulting, finance, technology or data analytics
• Fluent in English and French
• Demonstrated interest in Artificial Intelligence, automation and business transformation (at ease with Copilot, Claude, MS365, Excel with Python, ERP Systems etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proactive and eager to learn
• Ability to challenge information constructively and communicate clearly with stakeholders
• Curiosity about how organizations operate, how decisions are made, and how data flows across processes
• Demonstrate strong integrity, professionalism and sound judgement
• Enjoy working in multicultural environments
• Comfortable engaging with Internal Controls owners and building positive working relationships

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN:

• Work directly with senior leaders from Group Internal Audit
• Contribute to the transformation of Internal Audit through AI and analytics
• Gain exposure to a fast-growing international business
• Develop expertise in internal controls, governance and risk management
• Learn to apply AI responsibly within audit activities
• Build a strong foundation for future careers in Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Risk Management, Data Analytics or Governance

12-MONTH or 18-MONTH V.I.E CONTRACT(U.S Visa J-1 Intern/Trainee)

STARTING DATE: February 2027

LOCATION: New York City, USA

VIE ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS: This position is offered under the French Volontariat International en Entreprise (VIE) programme.

To be eligible, candidates must:

• Be aged between 18 and 28 years old at the time of application
• Be a citizen of France or of a European Economic Area (EEA) member country
• Be eligible to fulfil all Business France and local immigration requirements (U.S Visa)
• Be able to commit full-time to the assignment, in accordance with VIE regulations

L’OCCITANE is an equal opportunities employer. This means that, when making decisions about our employees’ careers with us, our main considerations are their ability to do their jobs and develop in their roles. One way we cultivate change is by creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace and organizational culture. As part of this, we are committed to building an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment where everyone feels respected and valued. We recruit positive-minded people who share our core values - entrepreneurship, team spirit, leading by example and authenticity – and our commitment to sustainability.