General Manager, Corporate Finance

Jobstreet Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced corporate finance leader to drive financial planning and investment initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of experience, including several in corporate finance or investment banking, and must be able to manage relationships with key stakeholders. A Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field is required, with a preference for Master's or MBA. The role includes evaluating financial risks and supporting M&A activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-15 years total work experience, with several years in corporate finance or investment banking.
• Five years in a leadership or senior management role for senior positions.
• Professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, CFA, CA or CIMA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate financial planning and investment initiatives.
• Manage relationships with banks, investors, and stakeholders.
• Evaluate and mitigate financial risks.
• Oversee fundraising and capital management activities.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.

Skills

Financial modelling & valuation skills

Strong analytical skills

Quantitative analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Master's or MBA (preferred)

Tools

Financial analysis software

Job description

Lead corporate financial planning and investment initiatives.

Manage relationships with banks, investors, and stakeholders.

Evaluate and mitigate financial risks.

Oversee fundraising and capital management activities.

Support mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.

Requirements:

Education Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. Some roles prefer or require a Master's or MBA.

Professional certifications ACCA, CPA, CFA, CA, CIMA or equivalent are often preferred.

Years of relevant experience Often 10-15+ years total work experience; among that, several years in corporate finance, investment banking, or strategic finance roles. For senior roles, a minimum of 5 years in leadership or senior management capacity.

Domain / Industry Exposure Experience in M&A, capital raising, strategic planning, valuations, working across industries or in the sector relevant to the hiring company. Exposure to public markets or investment funds / banks is a plus.

Financial modelling & valuation skills — ability to build robust models, analyse scenarios, forecast returns.

Strong analytical and quantitative skills — able to parse complex data and derive insights.

Regulatory / legal / accounting knowledge — familiarity with Malaysian financial regulations, Bursa Malaysia rules (if applicable), taxation, and accounting standards (MFRS/IFRS).