Investment Director

INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT

For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.

Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality — bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse — the Group’s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.

Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work® certification in several markets.

Sustainability is at the core of the Group’s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.

What you'll be doing  

The Investment Director will play a pivotal role in sharpening the investment strategy and driving value creation for the portfolio of investments at Chalhoub Group. This senior position requires a blend of strategic thinking, strong operating insights, demonstrated experience in complex deal negotiation, cross functional stakeholder management and leadership capabilities.

Portfolio Management: deliver superior Value Creation

• Oversee and manage the company’s existing portfolio, ensuring its growth and optimal performance.
• Evaluate and undertake exit options where beneficial and appropriate.
• Engage with internal and external experts — from insights, to territory opportunities and new markets, and external experts - example consulting companies or sector specialists to educate the portfolio's strategy and individual companies' strategic direction.

• Continuously monitor investments, conduct performance reviews, and implement necessary adjustments to improve returns.
• Collaborate with other departments, including legal, finance, and operations, to optimize portfolio performance.

• Upgrade and systematise preparation for business reviews, Board meetings and ensure all relevant stakeholders are kept aware of important developments.

Investment Strategy updates and Deal Execution:

• Continuously sense check and sharpen the long-term investment strategy according to market dynamics, capital allocation priorities, category opportunities aligned with the company’s overall objectives.
• Work closely with internal and external specialists to identify, track and evaluate new investment opportunities and devise strategy for proactive target relationship building

Synergies, deal negotiation, integration:

• Work closely with the deal team to advise on deal negotiation and devise the investment mechanism/structure/terms for successful outcome
• Take ownership of the synergies assessment vs target capabilities and future needs, through thorough work on internal Group capabilities during DD and post deal.
• Lead the post-deal integration programme for maximum value creation and in keeping with core Group values.

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Ensure all investments comply with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them while maximizing returns.
• Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations and ensure adherence to all compliance requirements.
• Ensure and formalise due governance practices

Reporting and Performance Tracking:

• Provide regular reports to the senior management team on investment performance and market conditions.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to investors and other stakeholders.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead and mentor a team of investment professionals, providing guidance on complex projects and ensuring the team is aligned with the company’s goals.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative environment that encourages knowledge - sharing and professional growth. 

What you’ll need to succeed  

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• An MBA or other relevant advanced degree is required.

Experience:

• At least 10 years of experience in investment management, with at least 3-5 years in a management role.
• Brand strategy or operating experience or relevant experience in Consumer and Luxury sectors (Fragrance, Leathergoods, etc)
• Proven track record of successful buyside investments and portfolio management, within a corporate or Private Equity function
• Experience in evaluating Brand Equity, GTM strategies, financial modelling, risk analysis, and due diligence processes.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics, economic indicators, and regulatory frameworks.

Skills:

• Outstanding negotiation skills
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to model and interpret complex financial data
• Positive communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present to internal stakeholders and external partners.
• In-depth knowledge of investment strategies, financial instruments, and portfolio management tools.
• Proficiency with financial software, Excel, and investment analytics platforms.
• Experience using AI to optimise investment strategies, IC preparation and team efficiency

Personal Attributes:

• Team player, humble leadership with servant leadership approach

• Able to embody and lead through work-life balance

• Strategic thinker with the ability to drive results and navigate complex investment environments.

• High level of integrity and professionalism, with a commitment to ethical business practices.

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment while demonstrating empathy and a positive team spirit.
• Experience of leading & motivating diverse high performing talents

What we can offer you  

With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality.  We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.  

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.  

We Invite All Applicants to Apply

It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.

We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.