
Security Compliance Specialist at Mistral (Paris, France)
Mistral· Paris, France·
Role details
Mistral at a glance
A French AI lab building open and frontier-grade large language models, with the full developer and enterprise stack around them.
Mistral is a French AI lab that builds open and frontier-grade large language models and sells the full stack around them: developer tooling, an agent studio, consumer and enterprise apps like Le Chat and Vibe, custom model training, and its own GPU compute. Its edge is deployment control, with open weights, EU hosting, and self-hosting for regulated and sovereign buyers.
$3B+ raised · latest: Series C · 1.7B euros · Sept 2025 · backed by ASML, Nvidia, Andreessen Horowitz, DST Global
Job description
About Mistral
Mistral provides full-stack AI solutions: from frontier models to developer tools, applications, and compute. We partner with enterprises tackling the hardest problems—across high-stakes industries like finance, manufacturing, defense, healthcare, and the public sector—co-creating customized AI systems that they can run on their terms. We are a dynamic, collaborative team passionate about AI and its potential to transform society. Our diverse workforce thrives in competitive environments and is committed to driving innovation. Our teams are distributed between Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East. We are creative, low-ego and team-spirited.
Role summary
As a Security Compliance Specialist, you will contribute to the development and operation of Mistral AI’s cybersecurity compliance program. You will support the implementation and maintenance of security frameworks, coordinate compliance activities across the organization, and help the company obtain and maintain the certifications required to support its growth and enterprise business.
What you will do
- Contribute to the development and ongoing management of Mistral AI’s cybersecurity compliance program.
- Support the definition, implementation, and maintenance of the Information Security Management System.
- Coordinate cybersecurity compliance activities, including internal reviews, control assessments, and external audits.
- Collect, review, and organize evidence from relevant stakeholders to demonstrate compliance with certification and regulatory requirements.
- Help teams understand their responsibilities and expected contributions to compliance initiatives.
- Develop and deliver cybersecurity compliance training and awareness materials.
- Participate in cybersecurity risk assessments and support the monitoring of remediation actions.
- Maintain compliance documentation, policies, procedures, control records, and audit materials.
- Track changes in relevant cybersecurity standards and regulations and assess their potential impact on the organization.
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Legal, and other teams to identify certifications that may support customer acquisition and business development.
- Help evaluate and prioritize new certification initiatives based on business value, customer demand, implementation effort, and cost.
About you
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity compliance, information security governance, risk management, or a related field.
- Experience supporting cybersecurity compliance programs, certification processes, or external audits.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, HDS, SecNumCloud, or C5.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity regulations such as NIS2, the Cyber Resilience Act, LPM, or DORA.
- Knowledge of requirements relating to sensitive or classified information, such as II 901 or IGI 1300, would be an advantage.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage documentation and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively across technical, legal, commercial, and operational teams.
- Professional proficiency in English; French proficiency is a plus.
What We Offer
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Benefits vary by country and may include healthcare coverage, parental leave, retirement plans, relocation support, wellness programs, meal and transportation allowances, and other location-specific perks. For the most up-to-date details on benefits available in your location, please refer to our Benefits page.
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Why work at Mistral
- Culture: Flat structure, high ownership, low ego, and a "builders, not order takers" mentality. The company values audacity, speed, rigor, and customer centricity.
- Remote/Hybrid/Office: Based in Paris (15 rue des Halles); relocation support and visa sponsorship offered. Specific remote/hybrid policy not detailed, but global team suggests flexibility.
- Notable perks and benefits (from careers page):
- 20 weeks paid parental leave for all birthing parents.
- 100% employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
- 6% 401k match (US) / 5% pension contribution (UK).
- Childcare support (reserved daycare seats or financial assistance).
- Meal allowances and transportation support.
- Fitness and wellness subsidies.
- Relocation and settling-in services.
- Financial and career planning support.
- Team composition: 900+ employees from 30+ nationalities; 50% female leaders.
- Interview process: For science, product, and engineering roles: intro conversation → 2-5 technical exercises → 1-3 interviews (hiring manager + teammates) → values conversation → reference checks.