Investments Lead, Open Innovation

CHANEL

London, United Kingdom
Not specified; not specified; not specified
60% onsite
Early-stage investment execution experience
Financial modeling and stress-testing skills
Investment memorandum preparation expertise
This role serves as the operational backbone for CHANEL's corporate venture capital activities, driving end-to-end investment processes from diligence to closing

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the operational backbone for CHANEL's corporate venture capital activities, driving end-to-end investment processes from diligence to closing.
  • The successful candidate will leverage Generative AI tools to enhance portfolio dashboards, streamline reporting workflows, and generate data-driven insights at pace.
  • You will collaborate closely with internal Legal, Finance, and business teams while engaging external investors and startup founders to maximize strategic value.

Matching Summary

This role serves as the operational backbone for CHANEL's corporate venture capital activities, driving end-to-end investment processes from diligence to closing.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Early-stage investment execution experience
  • Financial modeling and stress-testing skills
  • Investment memorandum preparation expertise
  • Cross-functional deal coordination ability
  • Generative AI tool proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Prior Corporate Venture Capital background
  • Familiarity with PitchBook or Crunchbase
  • Strategic thinking in innovation ecosystems
  • Relationship-driven stakeholder management
  • Comfort with ambiguity and shifting priorities

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years of total experience required
  • 3+ years in early-stage VC, CVC, or corporate development
  • University degree required
  • Strong English verbal and written communication skills

Work Rights

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