Corporate Strategy Specialist

Maxis; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Malaysia is seeking a Corporate Strategy Specialist to guide the strategic direction and identify growth opportunities. This role involves conducting market research, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and developing recommendations for enhancing competitive positioning. Candidates should have a background in Business, Finance, or Economics, with 4-6 years of experience, including 2-3 years in a related area. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and familiarity with industry trends.

Qualifications

• At least 4-6 years of total work experience.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in corporate strategy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market research and competitive analysis.
• Develop strategic frameworks and recommendations for business decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives.
• Evaluate partnerships, acquisitions, and new business opportunities.
• Monitor key performance indicators and adjust strategies as needed.
• Present strategic insights to senior leadership.

Skills

Logical and critical thinking skills

Strong analytical and writing skills

Competent in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Familiarity with telecommunications industry trends

Education

Bachelor's in Business, Finance, Economics or related field

Job description

Are you ready to get ahead in your career?

• We want to empower you to turn your ambitions into achievements.
• We thrive in inclusiveness, diversity and embrace close collaborations for you to create impact for yourself and others.
• Together, we aim to bring the best of technology to help people, businesses and the nation to be ahead in a changing world.
• To realise our vision to become Malaysia’s leading converged solutions company, we are looking for a new talent to innovate and grow with us in a culture that values commitment, performance and possibilities.

Why does this job exist and why is it critical?

As a Corporate Strategy Specialist, you will be instrumental in shaping the strategic direction of our company. You will work closely with senior leadership to identify growth opportunities, assess market trends, and develop strategies that enhance our competitive position.

What are you accountable for?

• Conduct comprehensive market research and competitive analysis to identify industry trends, threats, and opportunities. Provide insights that inform strategic decision‑making.
• Develop strategic frameworks and recommendations to guide business decisions and long‑term planning.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to formulate and implement strategic initiatives.
• Evaluate potential partnerships, acquisitions, and new business opportunities.
• Monitor key performance indicators and adjust strategies as needed.
• Present strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support the development of annual and long‑term strategic plans.

What do you need to have for the role?

Formal Education:

• Specialized in: At least one of Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

Work Experience:

• Total Work Experience: 4 to 6 years.
• Total Relevant Experience: 2 to 3 years.

Skills/ Knowledge:

• Logical and critical thinking skills
• Strong analytical and writing skills, with a good understanding of commercial and business dynamics
• Competent in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Familiarity with telecommunications industry trends, technologies, and regulatory environment is desirable

What’s next?

• Once you’ve applied online, our team will carefully review your application. Due to a high volume of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a fair and timely review process.
• Should you be shortlisted for the role, we will send you an invitation via email for a digital interview. You can also check on your application status by logging into your candidate account.

Maxis values diverse voices & people. We hire and reward our employees based on capability & performance — regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, education, religion, nationality or physical ability.

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