Corporate Finance (Assistant Manager)

Solehah Sabarudin; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A corporate finance firm in Malaysia is seeking candidates for a role focused on structuring transactions and conducting financial analyses. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate finance and investment banking, with excellent communication skills. Proficiency in Mandarin is preferred, reflecting the company's diverse stakeholder engagement. Team-oriented yet able to work independently, candidates should also demonstrate strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in corporate finance, investment banking, M&A, or equity fundraising.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Proficient in both verbal and written Mandarin preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in structuring corporate transactions and proposals.
• Conduct financial analysis for corporate finance transactions.
• Prepare reports and presentations for leadership.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modelling

Valuation skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Financial analysis tools

Job description

Overview

Job Description

• Assist in structuring of corporate transactions / proposals, including perform scenario analysis, carry out research and prepare evaluation papers for management.
• Assist and manage the implementation of corporate exercises undertaken by the group, including to identify potential issues in the process of gathering and review of information and documents.
• Conduct financial analysis and evaluations for corporate finance transactions and other strategic corporate initiatives, including joint ventures, and partnerships.
• Support the assessment of potential new investments, including mergers and acquisitions to ensure alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, financial institutions, investment banks, legal advisors, and external consultants on corporate finance transactions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to evaluate and execute potential investment and expansion strategies.
• Monitor progress of corporate finance transactions and ensure appropriate actions are executed when and where required.
• Provide corporate finance advisory support to internal stakeholders.
• Prepare reports and presentations for the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Directors.

Responsibilities

• Assist in structuring of corporate transactions / proposals, including perform scenario analysis, carry out research and prepare evaluation papers for management.
• Assist and manage the implementation of corporate exercises undertaken by the group, including to identify potential issues in the process of gathering and review of information and documents.
• Conduct financial analysis and evaluations for corporate finance transactions and other strategic corporate initiatives, including joint ventures, and partnerships.
• Support the assessment of potential new investments, including mergers and acquisitions to ensure alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, financial institutions, investment banks, legal advisors, and external consultants on corporate finance transactions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to evaluate and execute potential investment and expansion strategies.
• Monitor progress of corporate finance transactions and ensure appropriate actions are executed when and where required.
• Provide corporate finance advisory support to internal stakeholders.
• Prepare reports and presentations for the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Directors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Has 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in corporate finance, investment banking (IB), Merger & Acquisitions, or equity fundraising.
• Strong financial analysis, financial modelling, and valuation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• High level of ambition and self-motivation, with a strong drive to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented, with strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other financial analysis tools.
• Proficient in both verbal and written Mandarin candidates are preferred (as the role may involve working with Mandarin stakeholders).