Assistant Manager/ Manager, Business Development & Authority Liaison

Richmond Asia Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond Asia Group in Kuala Lumpur is hiring an Assistant Manager/Manager, Business Development & Authority Liaison to coordinate relationships with authorities, landowners, lawyers, and finance teams, and to conduct feasibility studies.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5–8 years in corporate business development with Malaysian authorities, plus frequent outstation travel to assess land viability and meet regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate Management, Public Policy, Law, or related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of corporate business development experience dealing with Malaysian authorities.
• Willingness to travel outstation frequently on short notice for inspections and meetings.
• Proficient in forecasting, analysis, and project management.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal communication with diverse external parties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage relationships with authorities, landowners, lawyers, and finance teams.
• Conduct feasibility studies and business modeling.
• Research industry trends to assess competitiveness and project viability.
• Analyze project proposals and identify strategic partners or ventures.
• Travel to project sites and regional offices to assess land viability and meet authorities.
• Document development processes and report on project status, milestones, and results.

Skills

Forecasting

Analysis

Project management

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Assistant Manager/ Manager, Business Development & Authority Liaison

Authority & Stakeholder Liaison: Coordinate and manage relationships with external stakeholders, including authorities, landowners, lawyers, and finance teams.

Financial Modeling: Conduct feasibility studies and business modeling.

Market Intelligence: Research and analyze industry trends to evaluate competitiveness and project viability.

Project Evaluation: Analyze project proposals and identify appropriate strategic partners or venture opportunities.

Outstation Travel: Travel to outstation project sites and regional offices to assess land viability and meet local authorities.

Reporting: Document development processes and report on project status, milestones, and results.

Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Real Estate Management, Public Policy, Law, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of 5-8 years of experience, with a proven track record in corporate business development and dealing with Malaysian authorities.

Mobility: Willingness to travel outstation frequently on short notice for project inspections and stakeholder meetings.

Technical Skills: Proficient in forecasting, analysis, and project management.

Communication: Exceptional negotiation and interpersonal skills to manage diverse external parties at all levels.

Availability: Ability to work full-time at our office located in KL City Centre.

Good to Have:

Strong established network with local municipal councils, land offices, or regulatory authorities across different Malaysian states.

Prior experience in real estate development, joint ventures, or land acquisition projects.