Chanel Investment Analyst (Apprenticeship)
Chanel — Paris: Investment Analyst (Apprenticeship) to support corporate investments, financial analysis and due diligence.
Overview
Chanel is an independent French Maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrances and beauty. As a privately held luxury group, Chanel combines artisanal craftsmanship and creative direction with a global corporate organisation that supports long-term brand stewardship and strategic investments.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the corporate investments team in sourcing, screening and executing minority and strategic investments.
- Build and maintain detailed financial models to value targets, run scenario analyses and underpin deal assumptions.
- Perform market, sector and competitive research to inform investment theses and risk assessments.
- Contribute to financial due diligence and coordinate information requests with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
- Prepare clear, investment-grade presentations and investment memoranda for internal committees and senior management.
- Monitor performance of existing investments and assist in portfolio reporting and KPI tracking.
- Assist with administrative and project management tasks related to M&A processes and transaction closings.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Master's-level programme (Grande École, MSc or equivalent) in Finance, Corporate Finance, or Business Administration.
- Strong analytical and quantitative aptitude with rigorous attention to detail.
- Demonstrable experience from internships or academic projects in corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, or strategy preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to synthesise complex information for senior audiences.
- High level of professionalism, confidentiality and ability to work within a fast-paced corporate environment.
Skills
Experience
Previous internship experience (typically 6–18 months cumulatively) in corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, strategy or a related field is highly desirable; this role is suitable for a current Master's-level student seeking an apprenticeship placement.
Education
Enrolled in a Master's-level programme (Grande École, MSc or equivalent) in Finance, Corporate Finance, Business Administration or related discipline.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France. There are currently 3.388 open positions in Paris on Cerulean, with 67 added recently. Within Île-de-France, Cerulean currently features 3.814 open roles, including 81 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.388 open roles — 91 of them newly added.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture that balances rigorous corporate discipline with creative excellence and respect for artisanal heritage. The workplace emphasises discretion, long-term thinking and cross-functional collaboration across international teams, offering exposure to strategic decision-making within a prestigious luxury Maison.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.