Compliance & Corporate Affairs Officer (Quantum Computing)

Location: Paris, France; hybrid workplace. Flexible remote work is available for up to 40% of the month.

Company

Alice & Bob is a deeptech startup developing a universal, fault-tolerant quantum computer based on superconducting Schrödinger cat qubits.

What you will do

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the compliance framework, excluding export control matters while coordinating with the export control specialist.
• Coordinate external consultants and internal stakeholders across compliance projects and initiatives.
• Develop, maintain, and update compliance policies, procedures, documentation, and internal awareness programs.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business.
• Respond to compliance-related requests from customers, investors, partners, regulators, and public authorities.
• Track corporate governance obligations, investor reporting, information rights, audits, due diligence, fundraising, and strategic transactions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in law, compliance, corporate governance, business administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in compliance, corporate governance, legal operations, regulatory affairs, or a related function.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and managing multiple stakeholder groups.
• Experience drafting and maintaining policies, procedures, and compliance programs.
• Experience working with regulators, auditors, consultants, or other external stakeholders.
• Professional fluency in English, written and spoken, is required. Experience with legal technology, CLM tools, and AI-enabled productivity tools is also required.

Nice to have

• Professional working proficiency in French.
• Experience in a high-growth startup, scale-up, or deeptech environment.
• Experience with investor due diligence, fundraising, audits, international compliance frameworks, or multi-jurisdictional environments.
• Familiarity with data protection and privacy programs.
• Professional certifications in compliance, governance, or project management.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work with remote work available for up to 40% of the month.
• BSPCE plan and direct IP compensation bonuses for contributions to core patents.
• 25 days of vacation under French law plus RTT.
• Parental support, mental health support, subsidized sports membership, and health coverage.
• Transportation cost coverage or a bicycle allowance, meal vouchers, a stocked kitchen, and French language courses.

Hiring process

• Screening call with Talent Acquisition.
• Hiring manager interview followed by a technical interview and presentation with the team.
• Leadership and fit interview followed by a reference check.