Head, Strategic Investments

Hatch Asia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 380,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial organization in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Head of Strategic Investments to shape long-term capital strategies. This critical role requires over 15 years of experience in strategic investing, M&A, and corporate finance. The ideal candidate will lead investment initiatives and ensure alignment with governance standards while engaging with stakeholders. Competitive compensation and a significant leadership opportunity await in the evolving economic landscape.

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience in strategic investing or corporate finance.
• Strong exposure to investment strategy in a sovereign wealth fund or financial institution.
• Proven ability to lead strategic reviews and manage complex stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term investment priorities aligned to global trends.
• Lead optimisation of investment allocations across asset classes.
• Drive strategic transactions including acquisitions and divestitures.

Skills

Strategic investing

M&A

Corporate finance

Institutional asset management

Stakeholder management

Investment strategy

Governance

ESG frameworks

Job description

Overview

"Unifying Purpose, Shaping Careers" - We believe in a world where organizational strategies are brought to life; when everyone finds value in their work by aligning organizational purpose with people, where we inspire a meaningful and impactful future.

Hatch Asia is proud to be partnering exclusively with a leading global organization in the financial services space on a critical leadership appointment: Head of Strategic Investments.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a role that sits at the heart of long-term capital strategy—shaping how a globally significant institutional investor allocates capital, unlocks value, and delivers sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving economic landscape.

As Head of Strategic Investments, youll lead the charge in aligning the fund\'s strategic objectives with high-impact investment initiatives spanning M&A, corporate restructuring, thematic investing, and long-horizon capital deployment.

Youll oversee the review and optimisation of a significant, multi-asset portfolio while shaping future-facing investment strategies that align with both commercial value and public accountability.

The Challenges

• Strategic Investment Planning: Develop and refine long-term investment priorities aligned to global trends and institutional goals.
• Portfolio Oversight: Lead deep-dive reviews and optimise investment allocations across multiple asset classes.
• M&A & Corporate Strategy: Drive strategic transactions including acquisitions, divestitures, and structural portfolio shifts.
• Thematic Investing: Spearhead initiatives in areas such as sustainability, infrastructure, digital economy, and regional growth.
• Governance & ESG: Ensure alignment with governance, risk, and ESG frameworks that reflect best-in-class standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a trusted advisor to boards, regulators, and cross-functional teams, translating complexity into clarity.

What It Takes

• 15+ years experience in strategic investing, M&A, corporate finance, or institutional asset management.
• Strong exposure to investment strategy wihtin asovereign wealth fund, insurance, or global financial institution.
• Proven ability to lead strategic reviews, manage complex stakeholders and build investment theses around macro themes.
• Comfortable operating in high-pressure, high-stakes environments with long-term accountability.

Interested candidates, please click the "Apply Now" Button.

All information will be kept in the strictest confidentiality.

Priority responses will be given to candidates who are shortlisted.

Employment Agency No: 11C5794