Manager - Deals Strategy & Operations

PwC Malaysia; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm seeks a Manager for Deals Strategy & Operations in Malaysia. This role involves managing client portfolios, leading complex projects, and mentoring team members. Candidates should have 6-8 years of experience in M&A and corporate strategy, and strong communication skills. The position offers opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive and innovative team environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Integration into a global network for best practices

Fast-paced work environment

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of experience in M&A Strategy, Corporate Strategy, and related fields.
• Ability to manage and deliver projects effectively.
• Strong presentation and communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and support business development activities.
• Lead and manage complex projects to ensure timely completion.
• Coach and mentor team members while growing the practice.

Skills

M&A Strategy

Corporate Strategy

Market Entry

Project Management

Strategy consulting

Strong presentation skills

Excellent written communications

Job description

Job Description & Summary

Manager - Deals Strategy & Operations

A career in our Deals Strategy & Operations (DS&O) practice, within Deals, will provide you the opportunity to help organisations realise the potential of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures.

We help some of the world’s leading companies originate, create, execute and realise value from deals. Through data driven insights we help our clients move in the right direction ensuring maximum value for their company.

Our team operates across a broad range of sectors, with particular areas of strength in Healthcare, Technology/Digital, Financial Services, Education and Logistics.

Are you looking for an exciting role at a fast growing Strategy and Operations team focused on the Deals space? If so, we would be keen to talk. We are currently building and investing in our team in Kuala Lumpur, looking for exceptional individuals to join us.

Responsibilities

As a Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to Deals execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Proactively assist in the management of a portfolio of clients, while reporting to Directors and Partners
• Pursuits: Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients, as well as lead proposal strategy and development
• Project delivery: manage a range of projects (from small to highly complex) to ensure completion within stipulated timeline and budget
• Mentoring: on the job coaching, technical guidance and mentoring to team members
• Contribute to growing the practice through recruitment and profiling
• Continue to develop internal relationships and your PwC brand

Requirements

Individuals we are looking to join our team, should have the following:

• At least 6 to 8 years of experience preferably in the following areas
  • M&A Strategy: commercial due diligence, business plan validation, competitive benchmarking, synergy assessment, and target search and screen
  • Corporate Strategy: value creation and strategic positioning, business plan and financial modelling, business operations review and strategic roadmaps
  • Market Entry: market assessment, market entry study and strategy, benchmarking studies, commercial and financial feasibility
  • Post Merger Integration, Carve Outs, Project Management Office
  • Project management: ability to lead, guide, and manage team in delivery of projects
• Strategy consulting, Banking strategy, investment/private equity or corporate strategy experience
• Strong presentation and communication skills: is effective and confident in a variety of formal presentation settings. Ability to present to an internal and external C-suite audience
• Strategic thinker: is hungry, driven and goal-oriented. Passion to win and deliver high quality client work
• Excellent written communications: able to write succinctly in a variety of communication settings, and adapt styles and get messages across that have the desired impact

In Return, What We Offer Those Who Join Us

• Working hand-in-hand with a highly capable and fast-growing talented team of strategy professionals, in an environment of camaraderie which promotes innovation and creative thinking
• Integration into the global PwC Strategy and Deals network for best practices
• Fast-paced environment, with the nature of our projects often being shorter in length, high intensity, and involves dealing with senior-level clients in exciting industries
• An exceptional mix of experiences and opportunities spanning corporate strategy and strategy in the deals market
• Opportunities for accelerated personal and professional growth, and a long term career at PwC
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified due to the high number of applicants for this role

Additional application instructions

Please attach following documents along with your CV when you submit an online application:

• Certificate and Transcripts from SPM onwards
• A copy of your NRIC or passport
• Recent passport size picture

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.