Assistant Vice President, ESG & Strategic Management

Cagamas Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Cagamas Berhad is seeking a self-driven, execution-focused Assistant Vice President, ESG & Strategic Management to advance corporate strategy, sustainability and enterprise performance. Reporting to the Head, ESG & Strategic Management, you will own key workstreams, coordinate cross-functional delivery and turn analysis into actionable recommendations and measurable outcomes.

This role requires seven years of experience across corporate strategy, sustainability/ESG and project management, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Sustainability, Law or related discipline.
• Minimum seven years of relevant working experience in corporate strategy, sustainability/ESG and project management.
• ESG and project-management qualifications/certs are advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of corporate strategy, planning, sustainability/ESG, PM and performance management.
• Ability to structure and drive cross-functional initiatives and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Self-driven, proactive with ownership mindset in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate strategy and annual Business Plan, translating priorities into initiatives and measurable outcomes.
• Lead strategic and cross-functional initiatives, align stakeholders, timelines and deliverables while managing risks.
• Coordinate corporate KPIs and performance reporting against the Business Plan and Budget.

Skills

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Ownership mindset

Project management

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree (Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Administration/Sustainability/Law)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cagamas Berhad is seeking a self-driven, execution-focused Assistant Vice President, ESG & Strategic Management to advance corporate strategy, sustainability and enterprise performance. Reporting to the Head, ESG & Strategic Management, you will own key workstreams, coordinate cross-functional delivery and turn analysis into actionable recommendations and measurable outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Business Plan and Strategy

• Support Cagamas' corporate strategy and annual Business Plan, translating priorities into clear initiatives, deliverables and measurable outcomes.
• Lead strategic and cross-functional initiatives, aligning stakeholders, timelines and deliverables while managing risks and resolving issues promptly.
• Coordinate corporate KPIs and performance reporting against the Business Plan and Budget; identify gaps, recommend actions and support strategic initiatives.

Sustainability & ESG

• Support Cagamas' sustainability and ESG strategy, policies, frameworks and governance, aligned with business priorities.
• Drive cross-functional delivery of the Cagamas Net Zero 2050 Roadmap, tracking initiatives, milestones, commitments and progress.
• Coordinate National Sustainability Reporting Framework readiness, covering ESG data, controls, disclosures and relevant regulatory and market developments.
• Monitor market, industry, economic and policy developments with strategic implications for Cagamas.
• Translate internal and external research into implications, opportunities and strategic considerations for Cagamas.
• Develop concise insights, briefings, presentations and decision‑ready materials for business planning and Management deliberations.

International Engagements & External Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate Cagamas' engagement with the International and Asian Secondary Mortgage Market Associations, including programmes, meetings, research and communications.
• Manage international engagements and build relationships with regulators, policymakers, rating agencies, industry bodies, partners and other strategic stakeholders.
• Prepare research, briefings, presentations and communications for senior engagements, representing Cagamas in assigned discussions where appropriate.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications & Experience

• A recognised Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Sustainability, Law or a related discipline.
• Minimum seven years of relevant working experience, with meaningful exposure across corporate strategy, sustainability/ESG and project management. Experience in banking, capital markets, property or a related sector is advantageous.
• Professional qualifications or certifications in ESG and project management will be highly advantageous.
• Strong working knowledge of corporate strategy, business planning, sustainability/ESG, project management and performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to structure and drive cross-functional initiatives, manage multiple stakeholders and priorities, monitor delivery and follow through to completion.
• Self-driven, proactive and hands‑on, with a strong ownership mindset and the initiative to move work forward independently in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and synthesis skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear recommendations and decision‑ready materials.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation and stakeholder‑management skills, supported by strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the selection process.