Chanel Investment Analyst (Apprenticeship)

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Location
France
└Île-de-France
└Paris
Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Posted
Apr 1, 2026

About Chanel

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.

Chanel — Paris: Investment Analyst (Apprenticeship) to support corporate investments, financial analysis and due diligence.

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

Financial modelling (DCF, sensitivity and scenario analysis) Valuation methodologies (DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions) Financial statement analysis Due diligence and investment memoranda preparation Advanced Excel skills Presentation design for senior stakeholders (PowerPoint) Project coordination and stakeholder management

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.

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

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