
About the role
The Watches & Fine Jewelry Divisionoperatesin a complex, fast-evolving environment that requires strong strategic alignment across Regions, Markets, andCorporatefunctions. As cross-functional initiatives multiply, the Division continuously sharpens its Strategic Planning and governance cycle to ensure clear prioritization and a shared understanding of strategicobjectives Within the CEO Office of the WFJ Division, the Strategic Planning & Governance team animates this cycle, steers key transversal projects, and ensures alignment across the Division's leadership.
Reporting to the Director of Strategic Planning & Governance, the Strategic Projects Analyst contributes to the coordination of the Division's governance moments and supports key strategic and cross-functional projects, in close collaboration with teams across Marketing, Communications, Finance, Markets, Operations, and Image.
This internship sits at the heart of a high-trust environment: close to senior leadership, exposed to sensitive data, and embedded in a team where attention to detail, discretion, and reliability are non-negotiable.
Whatimpactyou create at CHANEL
Support the strategic governance cycle of the WFJ Division.Contribute to the preparation and coordination of the Division's key governance moments including the Annual Strategic Long-Term Review and its annual strategic and budget cycles. Support agenda setting based on Division and Regional priorities, calendar coordination across stakeholders, meeting minutes, and follow-up of action items.
Contribute to the coordination of key transversal projects.Support the scoping and follow-up of strategic cross-functional projects in collaboration with Division teams, Markets, and Regions, including strategic taskforces and long-term vision initiatives. Help the Division teamsidentifyand track key strategies and initiatives throughout the cycle.
Produce executive-level presentations,analyses, and business insights.Contribute to high-quality presentations and data-driven analyses for senior audiences. Run and structure analyses combining Business, Competition, Customer, and Channel indicators with inputs from the WFJ departments, translating them into sharp, actionable strategic notes. Support the drafting and proofreading of executive communications and speeches.
Coordinate key division events.Support the organization of the WFJ Executive Committee seminar, the WFJ Leadership Team offsite, and key strategic workshops and internal communication events including agenda coordination,logistics, budget tracking, and follow-up.
Whatyouwillbring
A strong analytical and synthetic mindset, with the ability to produce rigorous, structured, data-driven deliverables (presentations, quantitative analyses, project tracking) and a natural capacity to take a step back
A perfect command of computer tools, in particular Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent writingproficiencyin both French and English
Proven discretion and reliability, with genuine comfort working with sensitive data and alongside senior leadership
Strong interpersonalskillsassertiveness, strength of conviction, andpedagogyto navigate a complex, multi-stakeholder environment with agility and clarity
Rigor, attention to detail, and a genuine sense of ownership over the quality of one's work
A results-oriented, proactive posture, comfortable taking initiative in a changing and demanding environment
A strong interest in the luxury, Watches & Fine Jewelry sectors
Profile
Student from a top-ranked Business or Engineering School (or equivalent), ideally with a major in Strategy, Finance, or Consulting, in an international context
Ideallya firstexperience in governance, project management, consulting, or the luxury sector
An appetite for leading or supporting complex projects that require change management and the involvement of multiple teams
Site:Paris
Dates:September2026 – February 2027 (6 months)

Chanel is a private company and world leader in creating, manufacturing and distributing luxury products, including Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Fragrances, Makeup, Skincare, Jewellery and Watches. Founded by Gabrielle Chanel in 1910, the House remains dedicated to exceptional craftsmanship and offering high-end creations. Chanel employs more than 32,000 people worldwide.
As part of this, the House promotes arts, culture and creativity, while investing significantly in key areas including research & development, sustainability, and innovation.
Chanel is dedicated to creating the conditions for people to perform at their best, building on their strengths and enabling them to benefit from new opportunities. It offers a unique working environment where people are given time to understand the brand, the business, and develop their personal motivations. This means everyone can grow, continue to be inspired and feel included, now and in the future. The company fosters true collaboration and respect for all, grounded in the belief that diversity is essential to the success of the organisation and its people.
Chanel is committed to rewarding people competitively, as well as offering initiatives such as wellbeing programmes, learning and development opportunities, and parental leave for all parents globally.