Mistral AI - Director of Internal Control

• Design and Deploy Internal Controls: • Build a risk-based internal control system from the ground up, covering financial, operational, and compliance areas. Ensure alignment with Mistral’s rapid growth and global operations. • Integrate Controls into Processes: • Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Engineering, and HR to embed controls into key workflows (e.g., supplier approvals, cash management, datacenter operations). Train teams to adopt and maintain these processes effectively. • Automate and Optimize Controls: • Leverage ERP systems and AI/ML tools to automate manual controls, develop dashboards, and enhance real-time monitoring. • Risk Assessment and Mitigation: • Partner with Legal and CISO to build a company-wide risk matrix, identifying high-risk areas (e.g., cloud costs, data privacy) and defining remediation protocols. • External Audits and Compliance: • Coordinate audits to ensure readiness for regulatory reviews and investor due diligence. Stay updated on evolving standards to guide leadership and teams. • Team Leadership and Culture: • Build and manage a high-impact internal control team, fostering a culture of proactive problem-solving and accountability. Address retention challenges in a competitive market. • Documentation and Reporting: • Maintain control documentation, evaluate testing results, and escalate gaps to leadership. Monitor remediation efforts and report on control effectiveness.