Head Investment & Research

Sime Darby Property; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property investment company in Malaysia is seeking an experienced professional to lead their Investment, Corporate Planning & Research functions. This role requires a minimum of 10 years in Corporate Finance or Investment areas, focusing on strategy formulation, negotiation of investment proposals, and coordination with business units to drive growth. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Corporate Finance, Investment, Real Estate and/or Strategy/Corporate Planning/Management Consulting.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy formulation and evaluation of Investment Proposals.
• Manage corporate strategy and business plans across units.
• Conduct market research and risk assessments.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Market Analysis

Negotiation

Strategic Planning

Risk Management

Education

Minimum Tertiary education in Finance/Investment/Real Estate/Economics/Accounting/Business

Professional Certification in Real Estate/Investment/Corporate Finance

Job description

Job Purpose

• To lead the Investment, Corporate Planning & Research functions of I&AM

Job Responsibilities

• To lead the Investment, Corporate Planning & Research functions of I&AM

Investment:

• Lead the strategy formulation, deal structuring & evaluation, negotiation, and execution/management of Investment Proposal (including real estate investment, merger & acquisition, strategic partnership/joint venture, asset acquisition & monetization, new business opportunities, etc.)
• Drive business transactions that will bring significant positive business impact to I&AM, with ensuring the transactional aspects/due diligence e.g. relating to commercial, financial/financing, tax, legal, compliance and operational matters, etc. are well covered/addressed to optimize financial return & minimize the risks
• Lead the preparation of feasibility study/financial modelling of the Investment Proposal
• Lead the preparation of presentation deck/approval paper for the Investment Proposal (including but not limited to market research, deal structure, business case analysis, financial analysis, sensitivity analysis, risk assessment, etc.)
• To provide advice & support in preparation as well as negotiation of commercial proposal with the prospects (particularly Ready-Built Warehouse and Built-to-Suit & Lease/Sale projects under Industrial & Logistic Development ("ILD"))
• To provide advice & supports to each I&AM Business Unit ("BU")

Corporate Planning:

• Formulation of overall strategy/roadmap to drive growth
• Manage, coordinate & review/refine I&AM BUs business strategy, Annual Operating Plans, Mid-Year Review, etc. (contact point between I&AM BUs & Group Corporate Planning & Development Department)
• Manage, coordinate & review/refine I&AM reporting to the Group (e.g. IAM Quarterly Meeting, GMC, etc.)
• Monitoring/review/assess the financial & operational performance/key metrics of each BUs & propose strategic plans for enhancement/etc.

Research, Legal & Risk:

• Lead the research & market intelligence
• Oversee the research functions which include in-depth analysis on Market/Sectors Outlook, Asset Comparable/Transactions/Deals Analysis, Rental/Sale Analysis, Competitors Analysis, Supply-Demand Analysis, Specific Target Area/Country Analysis, etc.
• Legal Documentation & Liaising with Internal/External Legal (EOI, LOO, ATBL, LA/TA & SPA, etc.) particularly for ILD BU
• Risk Coordinator for I&AM

Impact / Accountability

• Accountable for the full process cycle of Investment Proposal
• Accountable for the commercial terms mainly on the pricing for rental/sale to the prospects (particularly for the Ready-Built Warehouse and Built-to-Suit & Lease/Sale projects under ILD)
• Supports each BUs in strategic decision making, planning and problem solving
• The impact will be on the growth of Asset Under Management ("AUM") & recurring income

Requirements

Education/Professional Qualification

• Minimum Tertiary education preferable in Finance/Investment/Real Estate/Economics/Accounting/Business
• Professional Certification in Real Estate/Investment/Corporate Finance is an added advantage
• Proficiency in Financial Modelling & Valuation of Company/Real Estate

Professional Experience

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Corporate Finance, Investment, Real Estate and/or Strategy/Corporate Planning/Management Consulting