Corporate Strategy Analyst

SERVAUTO SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service platform in Southeast Asia is seeking a Corporate Strategy Analyst to work with the CEO in shaping growth strategies, financial planning, and investor relations. This high-impact role involves conducting market research, collaborating on business development, and modeling financial projections to support strategic initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a strong analytical background combined with entrepreneurial flair, making a significant impact in the organization's growth journey.

Benefits

Work directly with the founding team

Cross-functional exposure across operations, finance, and growth

Opportunity to help raise and deploy capital

Competitive compensation and early-stage ESOP

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in corporate strategy, FP&A, investment banking, VC/PE, or consulting.
• Experience in startups or automotive/e-commerce/retail industry is a strong plus.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, fast iteration, and lean execution.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to support strategic initiatives.
• Maintain and update the company’s master financial model and analyze performance.
• Support the CEO in preparing investor materials and manage communication with investors.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Market Research

Critical Thinking

Communication

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Slides

Job description

About ServAuto

ServAuto is building Southeast Asia’s most trusted automotive service platform. Our mission is to make car care transparent and worry-free. We’ve raised our Seed round and are now scaling our footprint through strategic growth, smart capital deployment, and ecosystem partnerships.

Role Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated Corporate Strategy Analyst to join our founding team. This role sits at the intersection of growth strategy, financial planning, and investor support. You will work directly with the CEO to build growth models, evaluate partnerships, support fundraising, and drive key strategic projects across the business.

This is a high-impact, cross-functional role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment and wants to help shape the future of mobility services in Southeast Asia.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Growth Planning

• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to support strategic initiatives (e.g., new city launches, service line expansions, strategic partnerships).

• Build business cases for new opportunities including financial projections, ROI analysis, and go-to-market plans.

• Collaborate with BD and marketing teams on TAM/SAM/SOM sizing, unit economics, and regional expansion models.

• Develop dashboards and frameworks to track the performance of key strategic projects.

Financial Modelling & FP&A Support

• Maintain and update the company’s master financial model, including P&L, cash flow, and runway forecasts.

• Analyze actual vs. forecasted performance and recommend improvements based on variance analysis.

• Support quarterly and monthly business reviews and budgeting processes.

• Partner with the operations and finance team to design metrics and reporting tools for service unit economics, CAC/LTV, and channel ROI.

Fundraising & Investor Relations (IR)

• Support the CEO and finance team in preparing investor materials, including pitch decks, data rooms, and due diligence responses.

• Assist in cap table tracking, legal documentation, and investment structuring (SAFE, equity rounds).

• Help manage communication with current and prospective investors, including follow-ups and quarterly updates.

• Conduct industry benchmarking and M&A screening for future inorganic growth.

Special Projects & Partnerships

• Evaluate strategic alliances, ecosystem partnerships (e.g., banks, insurance, OEMs), and new revenue streams.

• Work with external stakeholders (consultants, advisors, potential acquirers/targets) on business planning or investment discussions.

• Drive ad-hoc CEO-office projects with high strategic importance.

Qualifications

Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or related field.

• 2–4 years of experience in corporate strategy, FP&A, investment banking, VC/PE, or consulting.

• Experience in startups or automotive/e-commerce/retail industry is a strong plus.

Skills & Traits

• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; proficiency in PowerPoint or Google Slides.

• Comfortable with ambiguity, fast iteration, and lean execution.

• High attention to detail, strong critical thinking, and intellectual curiosity.

• Strong communication skills, capable of synthesizing complex issues into clear and actionable insights.

• A "builder" mentality—proactive, resourceful, and entrepreneurial.

What We Offer

• Work directly with the founding team and contribute to strategy at the highest level.

• Cross-functional exposure across operations, finance, and growth.

• Opportunity to help raise and deploy millions of dollars in capital.

• Competitive compensation and early-stage ESOP.