# Associate Manager, *Business Planning & Enablement*NEWKuala Lumpur, MalaysiaPermanent#### Duties & Responsibilities* JOB RESPONSIBILITIES* Business Planning & Insights* Support the development of business plans, growth strategies and priorities for the payroll business.* Conduct business analysis and market research to identify opportunities, assess feasibility and inform decisions.* Monitor business performance against agreed goals, highlight gaps and recommend actions to support growth.* Prepare business proposals, presentations and management updates that communicate insights and recommendations clearly.* Strategic Initiatives & Execution* Support the planning and execution of initiatives that expand payroll capabilities, market reach and customer adoption.* Translate agreed priorities into work plans, track milestones and follow through on deliverables.* Identify dependencies, risks and issues, and work with relevant teams to support timely resolution.* Contribute to the evaluation and development of new propositions, business models and ecosystem opportunities.* Stakeholder Coordination & Business Enablement* Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to align requirements, gather inputs and progress business initiatives.* Participate in stakeholder discussions and support the preparation of materials, documentation and follow-up actions.* Support business readiness for new solutions and initiatives, including process alignment, internal communication and implementation coordination.* Identify opportunities to improve business processes, reporting and ways of working.* Progressively take ownership of assigned workstreams and stakeholder coordination under the guidance of the payroll business lead.#### Requirements* Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.* 2–4 years of relevant experience in business planning, business analysis, strategy, commercial operations, project coordination or a related field.* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate information into practical business recommendations.* Ability to prepare clear, structured business proposals, presentations and reports.* Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.* Good stakeholder management and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.* Strong organisation, attention to detail and follow-through when managing multiple priorities.* Proactive and adaptable, with a willingness to learn and progressively take on greater responsibility.* Experience in financial services, fintech, payments or digital businesses is an advantage but is not essential.