Business Desk, Assistant Manager

Grab; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Southeast Asia superapp is seeking a Partnership Evaluator to lead assessments on partnerships for profitability and compliance. The role requires 5+ years in project management and expertise in P&L analysis. Candidates must excel in stakeholder engagement and possess a practical business sense. The position is based in Jakarta and offers a range of global benefits including flexible work arrangements and comprehensive insurance.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Term Life Insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Parental leave

Birthday leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years in project management and commercial roles.
• Strong ability in financial modeling and P&L analysis.
• High proficiency in English (min. CEFR B1).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end partnership assessments.
• Evaluate financial models and P&L statements.
• Identify risks and ensure compliance.

Skills

Project management skills

P&L analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Financial modeling

Risk assessment

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

About Grab and Our Workplace

Grab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp. From getting your favourite meals delivered to helping you manage your finances and getting around town hassle-free, we've got your back with everything. In Grab, purpose gives us joy and habits build excellence, while harnessing the power of Technology and AI to deliver the mission of driving Southeast Asia forward by economically empowering everyone, with heart, hunger, honour, and humility.

Get to Know the Team

The Business Desk team at Grab Indonesia plays a crucial role in evaluating and shaping the partnerships into more strategic viable that support our long-term growth. As the checkpoint for all commercial deals, we assess each opportunity for its strategic value, financial health, operational fit, and compliance with regulations. We work closely with teams across finance, legal, marketing, and operations to make sure every decision is well-rounded and informed. With an entrepreneurial mindset, the team stays curious about business opportunities, pays attention to the details, and asks the right questions to make sure every partnership is worth pursuing and built to last.

Get to Know the Role

We're looking for someone who can thoroughly evaluate partnership deals to make sure they're profitable, practical, and aligned with regulatory standards. You'll be the go-to person making sure every deal makes sense financially and operationally while supporting our growth. If you're someone who gets excited about new opportunities but always asks if they really work in the real world, this is for you. You approach challenges with a business owner's mindset, appreciate the perspectives of different teams, and take a keen interest in analyzing details to uncover key insights.

You'll report to the Business Desk Manager.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

• Lead end-to-end partnership assessments, ensuring coherence between high-level strategy, operational feasibility, and customer value.
• Evaluate financial models and P&L statements to assess deal profitability and long-term viability. Provide clear, data-backed recommendations on commercial terms.
• Work with Legal, Finance, Ops, and Sales to gather input and ensure each deal is reviewed from all critical angles.
• Identify risks and check for compliance by evaluate potential risks in partnership deals and ensure alignment with internal SOPs to minimize risk exposure for the business.
• Use market research and customer feedback to validate that partnerships are relevant and aligned with our needs.
• Ensure partnerships are set up for long-term success by balancing business goals, operational reality, and market demand.

What Essential Skills You Will Need

• 5+ years in project management & commercial roles (e.g. bizdev, strategy, consulting, and finance).
• Strong in P&L analysis, financial modeling, and interpreting term sheets.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, with proven ability to translate data and insights into actionable recommendations for cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to analyze partnership situations and identify opportunities that align with Grab's strategic needs.
• Practical business sense; connects strategy to on-ground realities.
• Experience with spotting risks and ensuring compliance with policies/regulations.
• High proficiency in English (min. CEFR B1) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Spreadsheets, and PowerPoint).

Life at Grab

We care about your well-being at Grab, here are some of the global benefits we offer:

• We have your back with Term Life Insurance and comprehensive Medical Insurance.
• With GrabFlex, create a benefits package that suits your needs and aspirations.
• Celebrate moments that matter in life with loved ones through Parental and Birthday leave, and give back to your communities through Love-all-Serve-all (LASA) volunteering leave
• We have a confidential Grabber Assistance Programme to guide and uplift you and your loved ones through life's challenges.
• Balancing personal commitments and life's demands are made easier with our FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hours

What We Stand For at Grab

We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that enables diverse Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique.