Corporate Finance Executive

MR DIY International; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing retail company seeks a dynamic Corporate Finance Executive in Seri Kembangan, Malaysia. You will support corporate finance activities including M&A, equity transactions, and debt fundraising. Ideal candidates have a finance degree with 2-3 years experience in investment banking or financial advisory. Strong financial analysis skills and proficiency in Excel are key, alongside excellent communication abilities. Join us to contribute to high-impact projects and shape corporate strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; relevant certifications like ACCA or CFA are advantageous.
• 2-3 years experience in corporate finance or related fields preferred.
• Strong financial analysis and modelling skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in structuring corporate transactions and proposals.
• Conduct financial analyses and evaluations for corporate finance transactions.
• Support debt fundraising exercises and liaise with external advisers.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modelling

Valuation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

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

Professional certifications (MIA, ACCA, CFA, ICAEW, MBA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

MR DIY International brings high-quality, affordable products to customers worldwide, building on its proud beginnings in Malaysia. Over the years, MR DIY has grown into a trusted household name with a global footprint of more than 5,000 stores across Asia, Europe, and beyond—including key markets such as Turkey, Spain, Poland, Bangladesh, Thailand, Brunei, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Cambodia and South Africa.

With a dedicated team of over 20,000 employees, MR DIY serves more than 180 million customers annually. The company is committed to delivering exceptional value and convenience, making everyday essentials and innovative products accessible to communities everywhere.

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Corporate Finance Executive to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting corporate finance activities, including equity transactions, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and debt fundraising initiatives. This role offers exposure to high-impact projects and the opportunity to contribute to the company’s continued growth and success. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in shaping strategy, driving corporate development and supporting senior leaderships’ decisions.

Key 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 reviewing of information and documents.
• Support the execution of debt fundraising exercises including due diligence exercise, legal documentation review, liaison with external advisers such as bankers, solicitors, rating agencies.
• 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 and participate in discussions and negotiations with financial institutions, investment banks, legal counsels, advisors, business partners, various external and internal parties across functions (finance, secretarial, tax, legal, operations) and across the regions/countries we operate in.
• 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.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as MIA, ACCA, CFA, ICAEW, MBA or other relevant qualifications are an added advantage.
• Preferably 2-3 years of relevant experience in professional advisory firms, consulting firms, investment banks. Background in corporate finance, financial advisory, investment banking, M&A, equity/debt fundraising. Fresh graduates with First Class Honours are also welcome to apply.
• Strong financial analysis, financial modelling, and valuation skills with deep analytical capabilities.
• 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 speaking stakeholders).