AGM, Corporate Finance

Morgan Philips Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Finance professional to lead strategic initiatives in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves managing M&A deals, financial modelling, and capital raising. Candidates should have 8-12+ years of experience in corporate finance or investment banking, with a proven track record in executing deals. This position offers high visibility and the opportunity to work directly with senior leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years experience in corporate finance or investment banking.
• Proven track record in executing deals and fundraising.
• Strong analytical capability and commercial sense.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of M&A deals.
• Support or lead equity and debt fundraising activities.
• Prepare high-quality reports and presentations for Board.

Skills

Financial modelling

Deal execution

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Professional qualifications (CFA/ICA/AICPA/ACCA)

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Corporate Finance professional ideally with an investment banking or merchant banking background to lead strategic transactions, fundraising, financial modelling, and deal execution for the Group. This role will play a key part in driving growth through acquisitions, divestments, capital market exercises, and long-term strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of M&A deals, including screening, valuation, negotiations, due diligence, structuring, documentation and closure.
• Evaluate strategic opportunities across new markets, partnerships, and investments.
• Coordinate advisors, legal counsel, bankers, and internal stakeholders throughout the deal cycle.
• Prepare investment papers, board proposals, feasibility studies, and transaction memos.

Financial Modelling & Valuation

• Build and review complex financial models (DCF, LBO, merger models, sensitivity analysis).
• Perform valuation work across multiple methodologies (market comps, precedent transactions, NAV, earnings multiples).
• Stress-test financial outcomes and provide scenario planning for decision-makers.

Capital Raising & Funding Strategy

• Support or lead equity and debt fundraising activities (bank financing, bonds, private placements, etc.).
• Engage with banks, rating agencies, investors and financial institutions.
• Assess the Group’s capital structure and recommend optimisation strategies.

Strategy, Analysis & Corporate Planning

• Support group-level strategy, long-term planning and investment roadmap.
• Assess business performance and analyse new business models, markets and expansion ideas.
• Work closely with senior management on financial strategy, deal prioritisation, and investment direction.

Governance, Documentation & Stakeholder Management

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for corporate finance activities.
• Prepare high-quality reports and presentations for Board, Exco, shareholders and lenders.
• Manage relationships with external parties: IBs, merchant banks, consultants, auditors and regulators.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Professional qualifications (CFA/ICA/AICPA/ACCA) are an advantage.
• 8–12+ years experience in corporate finance, investment banking, M&A advisory, merchant banking or transaction services.
• Proven track record in executing deals, fundraising, and financial modelling.
• Strong analytical capability with excellent commercial sense.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
• Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join

• Opportunity to lead major strategic initiatives and shape the Group’s growth.
• High visibility role working directly with senior leadership.
• Exposure to cross-border deals, corporate strategy, and capital markets.