Partnerships Coordination Officer

• Experience: Professional experience in an international environment.
• Languages: Fluent in English and French (oral and written). Spanish is a strong plus.
• Soft Skills:
• • Autonomous, rigorous, self-confident, and teamwork-capable.
  • Proactive, adaptable, multi-tasked, with a strong interest in local cultures and traditions.
  • Yearning for legal and financial aspects to mobilize internal stakeholders toward common objectives.
• Additional Assets:
• • Good knowledge of Thales' environment, culture, and processes is a plus.

• Flexible working hours.
• Remote-friendly - Hybrid work model (details to be confirmed).
• Intensive working days (e.g., Fridays and during summer, as per local practices).
• Restaurant allowance and social benefits (health insurance, kindergarten, etc.).
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, multicultural, and compliant environment aligned with Thales' Ambition 10 and best governance practices.

Thales is a company committed to equal opportunities between women and men, and for this reason, we work to raise awareness and disseminate information on the subject both internally and externally.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here,

The mission of Thales International in the EUROPE DGDI, EURASIA DGDI, and LATAM DGDI regions is to foster and manage the growth of Thales Group's presence in all countries of these regions across aerospace, transport, space, defense, security, and identity domains. In this context, the Regional Hub supports Thales Operational Units' initiatives for exporting their solutions to customers in the Regions. Business activities are conducted through the local presence of dedicated organizations (representative offices, branches, subsidiaries, JVs) as well as local Key Industrial Partners (KIP) and Business Advisers (BA).

The Job Holder will play a pivotal role in the development and management of the regional business organization, ensuring close day-to-day relationships with senior management. They will contribute to the reinforcement of governance and compliance within the Regional Company and related Regions, particularly regarding the quality and relevance of KIP and BA process management.

Working in close contact with various stakeholders in the Regional Company environment, the Job Holder will take care, in particular, of:

• Managing the EDD (Enhanced Due Diligence) process for KIP, BA candidates, and Third Parties in coordination with the Legal Director.
• Ensuring compliance of the yearly budget by providing quarterly updates to the CFO and Legal Director.
• Supporting the Industrial Operations Director in KIP selection for projects, including the preparation of Justification and Partnership Memos in coordination with Country Directors, BA/KIP Directors, and Thales Group Operating Units & Corporate.
• Managing the completion of KIP and BA files under the supervision of the BA/KIP Directors, from the preparation of the Due Diligence Form to the validation of qualification.
• Ensuring regular quality control of KIP/BA files, including the preparation and follow-up of Risk Factors clearance action plans and the update of the KIP/BA Dashboard.
• Participating in periodical meetings with Country Directors, Operational Units, and BA/KIP Directors for updates and alignment.
• Organizing the evaluation of KIP/BA portfolios and related activities in coordination with Country Directors (CDs), BA/KIP Directors, Industrial Operations Director, and Operating Units.
• Ensuring the completion of services listed in the annual agreements signed between Thales EURAM and the Operating Units involved.
• Reinforcing governance and compliance within the Regional Company and related Regions, ensuring adherence to ethical and governance best practices in line with Ambition 10.

The Job Holder will be based on a full-time basis in Madrid (Spain) and may travel occasionally to countries within the scope of the Regional Hub. If you're looking for new opportunities, ready to join a highly skilled multicultural team, and willing to travel from time to time to the countries of the scope, we are now looking for a Partnerships Coordination Officer to join our team in Madrid.