Manager Corporate Strategy

Unicomp Technology; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Unicomp Group in Kuala Lumpur seeks a seasoned M&A and strategy professional to drive growth through non-organic initiatives. You will partner with C-suite leaders and regional growth teams to define strategy, evaluate opportunities, and lead end-to-end integration of cross-border projects.

The role emphasizes establishing the group's strategy for international markets, delivering detailed market studies, and presenting recommendations to the steering committee.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or above degree in Commerce, Finance, Engineering or any quantitative discipline.
• Masters Degree or MBA from a relevant quantitative discipline will be a plus.
• At least 3 years of commercial working experience in the manufacturing industry sector relating to investment projects.
• Seasoned professional in the M&A and project developments.
• Investment banking and big 4 with relevant industry background will be a plus.
• Strong finance knowledge and skills.
• Ability to partner with senior management and external stakeholders effectively.
• Excellent command of languages including English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business teams (C suite level) to lead the strategy proposals and market study, support the group's strategic initiatives in the newly acquired business
• Work as a strategy business partner to senior management on key issues that impact on the group's strategic direction including new business and challenging areas
• Support the M&A function with full cycle of non-organic growth strategy - from initial strategy, working with advisers, evaluating options, execution and post merger integration process
• Prepare and present to steering and investment committee for Strategy, M&A and integration projects
• Lead the integration process of successful M&A projects in the region
• Project leader for integration process for cross functional and present recommendations to senior management

Skills

Finance knowledge

M&A experience

Strategic partnerships

English and Chinese language skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Finance/Engineering

Masters Degree or MBA a plus

Job description

Unicomp Group has an exciting opportunity for a suitably experience and qualified candidate to bring their expertise, insight and experience to a key role within the organization. The role will be based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

What can you expect?

The core purpose of this position is to support the strategic initiatives and M&A and Integration actions for Unicomp Group, which will be including strategy definition, corporate development, execution and integration process. This role reports directly to the VP Strategy and M&A of Unicomp.

The successful candidate will need to develop strong connections across the business teams and work in coordination with C suite business leaders as well as the global and regional growth leaders for M&A. The role includes the establishment of business strategy for the group in China and International business, identification and development of M&A opportunities, execution of the M&A actions from end to end, and lead the integration process of the projects.

The M&A role will be the country/ region M&A business ambassador with accountability for the country’s non organic growth year-over-year.

responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Partner with business teams (C suite level) to lead the strategy proposals and market study, support the group's strategic initiatives in the newly acquired business
• Work as a strategy business partner to senior management on key issues that impact on the group's strategic direction including new business and challenging areas
• Support the M&A function with full cycle of non-organic growth strategy - from initial strategy, working with advisers, evaluating options, execution and post merger integration process
• Prepare and present to steering and investment committee for Strategy, M&A and integration projects
• Lead the integration process of successful M&A projects in the region
• Project leader for integration process for cross functional and present recommendations to senior management

Requirements

• Bachelor or above degree holder in Commerce, Finance, Engineering or any quantitative discipline
• Further education in the form of Masters Degree or MBA from a relevant quantitative discipline will be a plus
• At least 3 years of commercial working experience in the manufacturing industry sector relating to investment projects
• Seasoned professional in the M&A and project developments
• Investment banking and big 4 with relevant industry background will be a plus
• Strong finance knowledge and skills
• Ability to partner with senior management and external stakeholders effectively
• Excellent command of languages including English and Chinese