Job Overview:
As an Assistant Manager in Group Corporate Development & Strategy, you will assist the Head of Department/Division in originating and executing corporate transactions and initiatives to implement corporate exercises such as expansion, acquisition, and investment in greenfield projects and brownfield acquisitions, as well as domestic ventures and subsidiary management. This position is responsible for leading value creation initiatives to increase the overall value of the group's portfolio by overseeing M&A activities, IPO exercises, financing new projects, and establishing a debt management strategy for the overall portfolio of assets.
Key Responsibilities:Corporate Development & Restructuring:
- Accountable for business planning, corporate development, portfolio management, M&A, and post-merger integration, as well as business and market intelligence.
- Lead and manage corporate development, finance, and M&A assignments.
- Evaluate new investment opportunities and provide recommendations and methodologies for new project and business proposals.
- Plan and execute new joint venture opportunities from screening, valuation, due diligence, negotiation, documentation, to preparing board papers for internal approvals.
- Manage acquisitions or divestment of joint ventures, investments, or assets.
- Analyze financial management accounts and prepare performance financial reports with recommendations for management.
- Advise and prepare proposals for any fund or capital raising exercises with listing requirements.
- Ensure implementation of SOPs is in compliance with bursa listing requirements.
- Monitor corporate finance documents and ensure timely actions/responses to authorities' queries.
- Review material for structuring asset proposals for value unlocking exercises, fund-raising, and corporate exercises.
- Assess debt financing options and review legal documents.
- Manage and liaise with clients, solicitors, rating agencies, reporting accountants, tax advisors, other professionals, and regulatory authorities.
- Oversee end-to-end management of M&A activities.
- Lead and coordinate due diligence processes, interfacing with potential targets, advisors, and internal stakeholders to progress transactions towards completion.
Project Viability, Feasibility & Sensitivity Analysis:
- Conduct research, assess, and provide recommendations on project viability, covering financial and commercial aspects to ensure recommended projects yield a satisfactory return on investment.
- Create cash flow models, assess key risk elements, and perform sensitivity analysis to guide decision-making on potential projects.
- Represent the department by collaborating with operations/project teams for end-to-end visibility and contributing to commercial and financial aspects of project proposals and implementation.
Value Creation Initiatives (IPO):
- Identify areas for improvement within the existing asset portfolio, particularly in relation to capital structure and asset profitability forecasting.
- Lead the implementation of value creation initiatives to unlock IPO values.
- Continuously monitor and drive progress of initiatives.
- Report progress and achievements to the Head of Department.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in banking or finance-related fields.
- Experience in M&A, restructuring, or corporate finance (investment banking-related) is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of listing requirements and corporate governance.
- Background in buying, sharing, or trading can be advantageous.
- Proficient in proposal preparation and presentation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to influence a broad range of decision-makers and stakeholders.
- Knowledge and experience in investment management, financial modeling, and project management.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with financial instruments, relevant authority guidelines, and strong relationships with bankers/stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills, as well as an understanding of commercial and business dynamics.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.