L’Oréal in a nutshell:

Our position: No. 1 - L’Oréal is the leader worldwide in the cosmetics industry

Our turnover: 38.26 billion euros of consolidated turnover

Our reach: We are present in 150 countries

Our strength: More than 86,000 passionate employees and 36 international brands

Our commitment: Global environment leader with triple A score in climate change, water security, and forests

Discover L’Oréal’s Venture Capital Fund 

In 2018, L’Oréal launched BOLD (Business Opportunities for L’Oréal Development), a global corporate venture capital fund that takes minority stakes in innovative startups redefining the frontier of beauty. The fund invests in beauty brands, tech for beauty, science for beauty, and beauty services, always leveraging L’Oréal’s unparalleled global beauty expertise.

For more information, visit lorealboldventures.com 

Role description:

The BOLD Platform Apprenticeship will principally support the Portfolio Operations Manager in:

1) coordinating collaboration between BOLD portfolio companies & L’Oréal;

2) working on market intelligence, competitor analysis, and BOLD value creation initiatives; 

3) preparing internal presentations on fund reporting & strategy;

4) preparing internal reporting and meeting agendas & minutes; 

5) preparing external communication on behalf of BOLD; and

6) designing, maintaining, and deploying fund tools

Please note that this position is within the platform track, not the investment track, and is not guaranteed to involve direct deal exposure.

• Must be fluent in English (French is a plus but not required)

• Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to rapidly process and summarize information

• Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects at the same time

• Good interpersonal skills and team player

• Capacity to think outside the square, and find proactive solutions

• Previous experience in management/strategy consulting, venture, corporate venture, corporate open innovation, or significant experience in a startup

• Currently registered as a student and possibility to sign an internship agreement of 6 months for the entire duration of the internship