Assistant Manager/Manager, Strategy

IOI Group; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Malaysia is seeking a Junior Management professional to conduct market research and manage strategic partnerships. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience in strategic planning and investment analysis. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for enhancing the company's competitive advantage and driving business growth. This permanent position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with innovative initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in market research, strategic planning, investment analysis, and partnership management.
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills with the ability to interpret data.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify industry trends.
• Translate market insights into actionable strategies.
• Manage partnerships and alliances for mutual value.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bloomberg Terminal

Job description

Possess minimum of 5 years’ experience in market research, strategic planning, investment analysis, and partnership management.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.

Position Level: Junior Management

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Putrajaya

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify industry trends, opportunities, and challenges.
• Translate market insights into actionable strategies to enhance our competitive advantage and drive business growth.
• Source and evaluate potential investment opportunities, including new business ventures, joint ventures (JVs), and venture capital deals.
• Identify and pursue strategic collaboration opportunities with external partners, including start-ups, companies, research institutions, and government agencies.
• Manage partnerships and alliances to drive mutual value and achieve strategic objectives.
• Assist in developing and formulating business strategy, in line with the Group’s objectives and sustainable growth.
• Assist in overseeing strategic reviews and executions of these strategies and investment projects, including tracking key performance and milestones.
• Conduct regular reviews and evaluations of investments to assess performance, identify areas for improvement.
• Provide insights and reports to senior management and stakeholders on strategy execution and investment outcomes.
• Coordinate innovation initiatives and projects, fostering a culture of creativity and continuous improvement within the organization.
• Take on ad-hoc responsibilities as needed to support strategic initiatives, investment activities, and business development efforts.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Possess minimum of 5 years’ experience in market research, strategic planning, investment analysis, and partnership management.
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills, with the ability to interpret data.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with a results-oriented mindset.
• Computer literate and possess advance skills in Microsoft Office applications and Bloomberg Terminal.
• Demonstrated track record of taking ownership and responsibility for driving results and achieving objectives.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership, with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.