Assistant Manager/Manager-Corporate Development & Investment

Eastern & Oriental Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern & Oriental Berhad is seeking a Corporate Development & Investment professional to drive corporate finance and M&A initiatives from its Kuala Lumpur HQ. The successful candidate will leverage analytical skills to evaluate and execute key strategic projects, fostering sustainable business growth within a premier lifestyle property developer. This role demands a proactive approach to relationship management and financial analysis, contributing to E&O's legacy of exceptional placemaking.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in corporate finance or investment banking.
• Expertise in fund raising and loan management.
• Familiarity with SC Guidelines and Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Analyse corporate finance and M&A proposals to assess strategic alignment.
• Support execution of corporate projects including financing and due diligence.
• Engage with internal teams and external advisors for project objectives.

Skills

Financial modelling

Relationship management

Risk analysis

Market research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Studies

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

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Join us at Eastern & Oriental Berhad to shape refined living experiences and inspiring spaces. We welcome you to contribute to our legacy of exceptional, timeless addresses. Apply now for a career in Corporate Development & Investment with us, where your drive meets endless possibilities.

The position is based in our Corporate HQ – KL, Malaysia.

Job Overview

You will contribute to achieving E&O’s corporate objectives by driving corporate finance, debt financing, JV initiatives, and M&A activities, ensuring the successful execution of strategic projects and fostering sustainable business growth.

Responsibilities

1) Strategic Evaluation:

Analyse and evaluate corporate finance, M&A, JV, and debt financing proposals to assess their alignment to the Group’s strategic objectives

Develop financial models and feasibility studies to support strategic decisions by the Director, CDI, for presentation to the Group Managing Director and Executive Chairman

Conduct market research to identify/source for potential strategic partners and initiate discussions to explore opportunities for synergy and collaboration

2) Project Execution:

Support the execution of corporate exercises, ensuring seamless implementation of financing, M&A, and JV initiatives

Prepare detailed documentation and submissions for internal and external approvals

Conduct due diligence reviews for corporate exercises and M&A activities, identifying risks and ensuring compliance with regulations and standards

4) Banking facilities/fundings

Monitor and ensure compliance with bank covenants

Coordinate annual reviews of banking facilities while maintaining strong relationships with banks

Establish and nurture relationships with financial institutions to manage existing loans and secure new financing facilities

5) Stakeholder Engagement:

Collaborate with internal teams and external advisors to achieve project objectives.

Build and maintain strong relationships with financial institutions, analysts, fund managers, regulatory bodies, and sustainability partners

6) Develop strategic presentations and reports for the Director, CDI, tailored to the priorities and expectations of the Group Managing Director and Executive Chairman

7) Provide support for ad hoc projects including land acquisitions, site evaluations, and new project launches through effective cross-department collaboration and coordination

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Studies

Minimum 3 years of experience in corporate finance, management consultancy, corporate banking or investment banking

Expertise in fund raising, loan management, and relationship-building with financial institutions

Familiarity with financial modelling, SC Guidelines, Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements, and risk management frameworks, is an advantage

SKILLS

Technical: Advanced skills in financial modelling, feasibility studies, partnership assessment, and risk analysis. Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Personal: Strong relationship management skills for engaging with potential partners, bankers, and stakeholders, complemented by excellent communication abilities.

Leadership: Strategic thinking, accountability, and initiative, with a focus on delivering results through collaboration and innovation.

Work dynamics: Proven ability to thrive under pressure and manage tight deadlines effectively. Skilled at managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a strong focus on details and delivering high-quality outcomes.

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Eastern & Oriental Berhad, a premier lifestyle property developer listed on Bursa Malaysia, is known for exceptional placemaking.

In Kuala Lumpur, E&O offers distinctive properties such as Conlay and The Peak, emphasizing refined living.

The highlight of our endeavours is Seri Tanjung Pinang (STP), a 240-acre seafront development in Penang. Across from STP, lies Andaman, our latest development spanning 760 acres, poised to become the dynamic heart of the region.

In Johor lies Avira, a residential enclave spanning 207 acres within Medini Iskandar, offering residents accessibility to Singapore.

E&O continues to craft timeless legacies, creating spaces that inspire and elevate living.

Eastern & Oriental Berhad, a premier lifestyle property developer listed on Bursa Malaysia, is known for exceptional placemaking.

In Kuala Lumpur, E&O offers distinctive properties such as Conlay and The Peak, emphasizing refined living.

The highlight of our endeavours is Seri Tanjung Pinang (STP), a 240-acre seafront development in Penang. Across from STP, lies Andaman, our latest development spanning 760 acres, poised to become the dynamic heart of the region.

In Johor lies Avira, a residential enclave spanning 207 acres within Medini Iskandar, offering residents accessibility to Singapore.

E&O continues to craft timeless legacies, creating spaces that inspire and elevate living.

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