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 :

Synergies, deal negotiation, integration :

Risk Management and Compliance :

Reporting and Performance Tracking :

Team Leadership and Development :

What you’ll need to succeed

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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.