Corporate Relationship Manager

Steve & Co Asia (M) Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Steve & Co Asia is seeking a commercially minded Corporate Relationship Manager with strong communication skills and an understanding of corporate finance, funds, investments and private equity. The role blends relationship management with corporate advisory responsibilities, collaborating with management, business owners, investors and advisers to move strategic projects forward.

Candidates from corporate advisory, investor relations, financial journalism or executive assistant roles with

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Communications, Journalism or related field.
• Preferably 5+ years of relevant experience working with senior leaders or managing relationships and projects.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with confidence engaging business owners, directors and investors.
• Understanding of corporate finance and financial statements with exposure to fundraising, funds, investments or private equity.
• Good PowerPoint, Excel and Word skills.
• Organized, discreet and proactive with strong follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with business owners, directors, investors, fund managers and strategic partners.
• Lead client discussions to understand business objectives, financing needs and potential collaboration opportunities.
• Communicate corporate strategies, business proposals and investment opportunities clearly and professionally.
• Represent the Company at client meetings, industry events and business networking sessions.
• Maintain timely follow-up and turn discussions into clear actions and next steps.
• Work with Management to develop recommendations on corporate restructuring, business expansion, fundraising, acquisitions and strategic partnerships.
• Review financial statements, business plans, forecasts and corporate structures to support opportunity assessment.
• Support corporate finance assignments through financial analysis, valuation research and coordination with relevant specialists.
• Prepare corporate proposals, business presentations, investment teasers and management briefing papers.
• Coordinate due diligence, information gathering and transaction timelines with clients and professional advisers.
• Research funds, private equity firms, venture capital investors, family offices and other potential funding partners.
• Understand different funding approaches, investment objectives and transaction structures.
• Assess potential investment opportunities and their fit with clients’ business objectives.
• Support preparation of investor materials and coordination of fundraising discussions.
• Monitor relevant investment activity, market developments and corporate transactions.
• Identify and establish relationships with strategic business partners and professional networks.
• Develop partnerships with financial institutions, professional firms, consultants, advisers and other relevant organisations.
• Explore joint business development, referral and cross-selling opportunities.
• Maintain regular engagement with strategic partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Corporate finance knowledge

Investment knowledge

Relationship management

Education

Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Communications, Journalism degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Salary Range: Basic + project incentive + annual performance bonus.

Connect with business leaders. Shape opportunities. Drive corporate growth.

Steve & Co Asia is seeking a commercially minded Corporate Relationship Manager with strong communication skills and an understanding of corporate finance, funds, investments and private equity.

This role combines relationship management with corporate advisory responsibilities. You will work closely with Management, business owners, investors and professional advisers to understand business needs, evaluate opportunities and move strategic projects forward.

We welcome candidates from corporate advisory, investor relations, financial journalism or executive assistant roles supporting senior business leaders, particularly those with exposure to investment and corporate finance matters.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Relationships & Communication

Build and maintain relationships with business owners, directors, investors, fund managers and strategic partners.

Lead client discussions to understand business objectives, financing needs and potential collaboration opportunities.

Communicate corporate strategies, business proposals and investment opportunities clearly and professionally.

Represent the Company at client meetings, industry events and business networking sessions.

Maintain timely follow-up and turn discussions into clear actions and next steps.

Corporate Advisory & Corporate Finance

Work with Management to develop recommendations on corporate restructuring, business expansion, fundraising, acquisitions and strategic partnerships.

Review financial statements, business plans, forecasts and corporate structures to support opportunity assessment.

Support corporate finance assignments through financial analysis, valuation research and coordination with relevant specialists.

Prepare corporate proposals, business presentations, investment teasers and management briefing papers.

Coordinate due diligence, information gathering and transaction timelines with clients and professional advisers.

Funds, Investments & Private Equity

Research funds, private equity firms, venture capital investors, family offices and other potential funding partners.

Understand different funding approaches, investment objectives and transaction structures.

Assess potential investment opportunities and their fit with clients’ business objectives.

Support preparation of investor materials and coordination of fundraising discussions.

Monitor relevant investment activity, market developments and corporate transactions.

Management Support & Project Coordination

Prepare meeting briefs, talking points, research summaries and presentations for Management.

Attend strategic meetings, capture key decisions and follow through on agreed actions.

Coordinate with Accounting, Tax, Company Secretarial and external professional advisers.

Manage assigned projects, stakeholder communication and deliverables.

Maintain confidentiality and accuracy when handling sensitive business and investment information.

Financial & Investment-Related Client Servicing

Develop and maintain relationships with clients and business partners from the financial services and investment-related sectors.

Support business development involving areas such as:

Investment and fund-related businesses

Capital and corporate funding activities

Private equity and investment companies

Financial institutions

Wealth and financial services businesses

Corporate and professional services

Understand the commercial requirements of clients and coordinate appropriate support from relevant internal or external professionals.

Maintain awareness of developments within the banking, finance, investment and capital markets sectors.

The role does not involve providing regulated investment advice unless the individual and Company are appropriately licensed to do so.

Strategic Partnerships

Identify and establish relationships with strategic business partners and professional networks.

Develop partnerships with financial institutions, professional firms, consultants, advisers and other relevant organisations.

Explore joint business development, referral and cross-selling opportunities.

Maintain regular engagement with strategic partners.

Develop mutually beneficial commercial relationships that can generate sustainable business opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

Good with people, confident with business conversations and curious about investments? We’d like to meet you.

A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Communications, Journalism or a related field.

Preferably 5+ years of relevant experience, working with senior leaders or managing relationships and projects.

Strong communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging business owners, directors and investors.

Understanding of corporate finance and financial statements, with exposure to fundraising, funds, investments or private equity.

Ability to research businesses and prepare clear proposals and presentations.

Good PowerPoint, Excel and Word skills.

Organized, discreet and proactive, with strong follow-through.

Backgrounds We Particularly Welcome

Investor relations firms or agencies: Experience in corporate messaging, investor communication and stakeholder engagement.

Business or financial journalism: Experience researching companies, interviewing business leaders and explaining financial or investment matters.

Executive assistants to CEOs, founders or senior executives: Substantial involvement in strategic projects, corporate presentations, investor meetings or business development.

Corporate advisory or corporate finance: Experience supporting fundraising, transactions, restructuring or investment assignments.

Candidates from these backgrounds should demonstrate commercial understanding and relevant finance exposure alongside strong communication skills.

Why Join Us?

Work directly with Management, business owners and investors.

Gain exposure to corporate advisory, fundraising and strategic transactions.

Combine your relationship and communication strengths with meaningful business projects.

Collaborate with professionals across accounting, tax, and company secretarial services.

Contribute to the growth of the Company’s corporate advisory and relationship function.