About the job

As Senior Manager, Risk Management, you will play a pivotal role in helping Chanel identify, understand, and manage risks across key market. Based in London, you will report directly to the Head of Risk Management, Global, partnering with local teams in the UK, Canada, Ireland, Switzerland and across Latin America, acting as their trusted resource for practical risk management support. This highly collaborative role connects you with colleagues in Finance, Audit, Sustainability, Operations, Legal, and Tech teams. What makes this opportunity unique is your direct impact in shaping risk culture, ensuring business continuity and operational excellence across diverse environments.

What impact you create at Chanel

You will embed risk awareness into daily decision-making, supporting teams to anticipate, address, and mitigate challenges before they arise. Your approach will strengthen controls and compliance, and ensure risk management processes are clear, robust, and effective. By offering actionable recommendations and insights, you will help teams operate confidently while upholding Chanel’s standards. Your work will be visible in more resilient operations, fewer surprises, and a culture where risk is managed proactively.

You are energised by

You thrive on collaborating with diverse teams, and you enjoy solving practical problems in a fast-paced environment. Building trusted relationships and sharing your knowledge motivates you, as does making a tangible difference in how the business operates. You appreciate being part of an international company where your work is visible, valued, and contributes to global success. You are driven by the satisfaction of helping others succeed and seeing your efforts support both regional teams and corporate strategy.

What you will bring

• To succeed in this position, you bring a background in risk management, audit, or internal control. Experience in retail, consumer goods, or luxury is highly valued as it enables you to understand the unique rhythm, creativity, and operational complexity of a global maison.
• You are fluent in English and have a strong ability to analyse processes, identify risks, and propose practical, tailored solutions.
• You are organised, detail-oriented, and adept at preparing clear, concise reports and presentations.
• You are approachable, an excellent listener, and communicate complex information in a straightforward way.
• You bring strong ethics, discretion with sensitive information, and a proactive, can-do mindset to your work.

What Chanel can offer you

• In this role, you will deepen your expertise in risk management, gaining hands-on experience with business operations across several markets.
• You will expand your professional network across markets and disciplines, and be part of a supportive, global risk community.
• Chanel offers a collaborative environment where you can develop your skills, take on new challenges, and make a real impact. This is a unique opportunity to advance your risk management career within an iconic luxury brand, influencing both regional outcomes and global strategies.
• The company fosters a strong culture of growth and empowerment, promoting from within and supporting every individual to shape their own professional path. Here, you will be encouraged to grow your leadership, refine your expertise, and make a meaningful contribution to the success of a timeless global brand.

At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to Chanel.