Executive - Business Development

SMJ Teratai; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payment services company is seeking a Business Development Executive to support strategic market initiatives and operational efficiency. You'll assist in market research, cooperation with internal teams, and facilitate partnerships for cross-border financial projects. The ideal candidate should be proactive and detail-oriented, ready to enhance our growth in the fintech sector. This role requires effective communication and organizational skills to maintain documentation and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development or related field is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various teams.
• Strong analytical skills for market research and feasibility studies.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Business Development Manager with market research.
• Support collaboration with internal teams for new initiatives.
• Act as a facilitator between new partners and internal stakeholders.
• Provide administrative support to the business development department.

Skills

Proactive

Detail-oriented

Market research

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

Are you ready to join a dynamic and energetic team? Welcome to SMJ Teratai Sdn Bhd – one of the leading Payment Services Company offering a comprehensive range of financial solutions, including remittance, currency exchange, and e-wallet services. With an extensive network of outlets nationwide, we take pride in our role in delivering these essential financial services.

Our journey has led us to remarkable achievements, notably being recognized as a Financial Times Top 500 High-Growth companies in Asia Pacific 2020 and achieving the prestigious honour of winning the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2023. Your contribution could play a significant role in our continuing success.

We're looking for a Business Development Executive to join our team, providing essential support to the Business Development Manager and serving as a crucial force for execution and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented professional ready to contribute directly to our growth initiatives within the financial services and fintech industry.

Key Responsibilities

I. Strategic Support & Market Assistance

• Assist the Business Development Manager with market research and analysis to support the conceptualisation of new products, projects, and services.
• Help prepare and compile data for feasibility studies and business cases required for new fintech product initiatives.
• Support collaboration with internal teams (Product, Operations, Legal) by organising meeting documentation and ensuring timely follow-up on tasks related to new initiatives.
• Assist in preparing initial drafts and materials for commercial term discussions, proposals, and legal documentation.

II. Partnership & Stakeholder Facilitation

• Assist in researching and identifying potential international partners for cross-border financial settlements.
• Support the initial outreach and follow-up communication to schedule meetings and facilitate the negotiation process.
• Act as a facilitator between new partners and internal stakeholders (Operations, Compliance, IT) to ensure a smooth and efficient integration and onboarding process.
• Maintain accurate records of partner engagement and ensure all required documentation is complete.

III. Execution, Operational Efficiency & Reporting

• Provide necessary administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth functioning of the business development department.
• Prepare clear and engaging presentations for internal and external meetings, accurately communicating progress and proposals.
• Handle ad-hoc projects and assignments to increase the overall efficiency and bandwidth of the Business Development Manager.