Chief Strategy Officer

Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad; Kampung Malaysia Tambahan; Hybrid; MYR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EPF employer contribution

Handphone / Connectivity benefit

Medical and hospitalization benefit

Subsidized office parking

Annual leave 21 days

Hybrid working arrangement

Job summary

Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad seeks a senior strategist to lead development and execution of the company’s corporate strategy and oversee performance, governance, and communications. The role drives enterprise alignment, decision-making, and value creation in support of MDV’s mandate.

The position requires extensive leadership experience in banking/finance-related environments, strong analytical skills, and proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and programmes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, accounting, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in corporate strategy, strategic planning, business transformation or corporate development, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong strategic leadership and execution skills with ability to translate strategy into measurable outcomes.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with ability to evaluate opportunities and long-term value creation.
• Experience in governance and decision-making within regulated/government-linked environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of MDV’s annual and long-term corporate strategies and KPIs.
• Manage Corporate Strategy Division with clear priorities and performance expectations.
• Oversee enterprise business-process management framework and drive process standardization and improvement.
• Oversee MDV’s public relations, corporate communications, and brand messaging.
• Lead design and development of new programmes and financing initiatives to support mandate and sustainability.
• Coordinate strategic engagement with shareholders, government stakeholders, partners and other parties.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive communication

Governance knowledge

Change management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

Financial modelling

Job description

For those who are looking to explore a new career path and ready for a challenge, take this opportunity to excel yourself with MDV.

Job Role:

Lead the development, alignment and execution of MDV’s corporate strategy and oversee corporate performance, business process management, corporate communications, and technology research and advisory. The role enables enterprise-wide alignment, informed decision-making, operational effectiveness and sustainable value creation in support of MDV’s mandate and long-term objectives.

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

Job Description:

• Lead the development, alignment and execution of MDV’s annual and long-term corporate strategies and business plans, including divisional action plans and Corporate KPIs, and monitor performance to ensure organizational priorities are achieved in support of MDV’s mandate and long-term objectives
• Lead and effectively manage the Corporate Strategy Division, including setting clear priorities and performance expectations, allocating resources, developing team capabilities, promoting cross-functional collaboration and ensuring the effective delivery of the Division’s responsibilities.
• Provide strategic oversight of MDV’s enterprise business-process management framework and coordinate the review, standardization and continuous improvement of key cross-functional processes, policies and procedures, in collaboration with the respective process and policy owners, to strengthen governance, controls, productivity and operational effectiveness.
• Provide strategic oversight of MDV’s public relations and corporate communications, including brand positioning, media relations, digital and social media presence, and internal communications, to ensure consistent and effective messaging, strengthen MDV’s reputation as a technology financier, and build stakeholder and employee confidence in the organization.
• Lead the strategic assessment, design and cross-functional development of new programmes and financing initiatives, and coordinate the review of existing programmes, in collaboration with the relevant business, finance, risk and operational functions, to support MDV’s mandate, development impact and long-term financial sustainability.
• Lead and coordinate strategic engagement with key shareholders, government stakeholders, partners and other relevant parties to align expectations, communicate MDV’s strategic priorities and development outcomes, and facilitate the effective management of strategic commitments by the responsible internal functions.
• Provide strategic oversight of MDV’s technology research and advisory activities, including knowledge development and dissemination, industry and market insights, and technology mandate assessments, to support informed decision-making, financing initiatives and MDV’s positioning as a technology financier.

Requirements:

• Possess a minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Management or relevant discipline from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in corporate strategy, strategic planning, business transformation, corporate development or related areas, preferably within banking, financial services, development finance, consulting or a comparable regulated environment, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong strategic leadership and execution skills, with the ability to set direction, align organizational priorities and translate strategy into measurable outcomes.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to evaluate business opportunities, financial implications and long-term value creation.
• Strong corporate performance-management capability, including the ability to establish enterprise KPIs, evaluate delivery against strategic objectives and recommend corrective actions.
• Strong understanding of governance and decision-making within a regulated or government-linked environment, including the ability to develop clear, evidence-based submissions for Management and Board's consideration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex issues, interpret data and recommend practical solutions.
• Proven ability to lead business transformation, change and process improvement initiatives to enhance governance and organizational effectiveness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex strategic, commercial and technology-related matters into clear recommendations and effectively present to Management, the Board, shareholders and external stakeholders.
• Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to develop capabilities, promote collaboration and foster a high-performance culture.
• Additional EPF employer contribution
• Handphone / Connectivity benefit
• Medical and hospitalization benefit for self and immediate family
• Subsidized office parking
• Annual leave 21 days
• Hybrid working arrangement

Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.