Executive Director

MindMerge Consulting; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A property consultancy and investment firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Executive Director to lead their business initiatives. The role demands over 15 years of experience in infrastructure and property development, focusing on building strong government relations and driving business growth. Responsibilities include identifying new business opportunities, managing risks, and collaborating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership and communication skills, with a deep understanding of the industry and governance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years experience in infrastructure, construction, property development, real estate and consultancy.
• At least 10 years experience in government space with strong relationships with key government stakeholders.
• Strong operational expertise in Business Development, Project Management, and Finance.
• Operational expertise in business development, project management and finance.
• Strategic mindset and analytical decision-making for long-term outcomes.
• Ability to partner across units and drive key strategic results.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities within the government sector.
• Cultivating partnerships with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Developing programs that promote business growth and increased revenue.
• Oversee finance analysis and contract management; coordinate with lawyers.
• Provide second line of defense on risk, compliance and governance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, senior management, investees, investors and partners.
• Advise senior management on current and forward-looking developments.
• Review pitches, proposals and feasibility studies; ensure quality and alignment.
• Represent the company to investors, regulators and clients with strong governance.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Financial acumen

Project management

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Team management

Job description

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Posted on 04/30/2025

Our client is heavily involved in property consultancy, property investment, civil, engineering, infrastructure, building and contracting. They are looking for an Executive Director to join their leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Identifying, shaping and pursuing new business opportunities within the government sector; drive additional funnel on mid to long term big opportunities.
• Cultivating and maintaining partnerships with federal, state and local agencies.
• Developing and implementing programs that promote business growth, opportunities, and increased revenue.
• Responsible for finance analysis and contract management along with streamlining agreement with lawyers and other heads of departments for new business opportunities.
• Providing second line of defense oversight of risk, compliance including timely, practical advice on issues arising, as required.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management as well as investee companies, prospective investors, and partners.
• Provide advice to senior management on recommendations for current and forward-looking developments.
• Review pitches, proposals, reports and feasibility prepared by those under supervision.
• Serve as the face of the company to key stakeholders, including investors, partners, regulators, and clients, while championing corporate values, governance, and sustainability.
• Solid knowledge of Property and Real Estate Development compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with systems, processes and controls in both Private and Government Sectors.
• Requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as it involves working with a range of stakeholders, including businesses, government officials and community leaders.
• Diverse and extensive experience in road projects, building contracts, quarry, sea sand and other mixed development projects.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years experience in infrastructure, construction, property development, real estate and consultancy.
• At least 10 years or more experience in government space with strong relationships with key government stakeholders.
• Have a good sense of risk management and governance.
• Strong operational expertise in Business Development, Project Management and Financial.
• Strategic mindset, strong analytical skills, solution-oriented working.
• Stakeholder management and business partnering, collaboration across business units to drive strategic key outcomes.
• Strong analysis skills, judgment and decision-making ability considering the short and long-term impacts.
• Strong financial acumen and experience with financial modelling and valuation including feasibility studyli>
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

Personal Skills

• Solid judgmental and decision-making capabilities.
• Agile, practical and logical.
• Highly collaborative, with strong influencing and communication skills, and a keen eye for detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• A passion for efficient and effective problem solving, to enable the provision of sound, practical and timely advice for the holistic management of compliance risks.
• Strong people management skills to ensure high performance of, and to be a position role model for, subordinates.