Manager, Investor Relations

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

Job summary

A leading airline company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Manager, Investor Relations to spearhead the fundraising strategy for AirAsia MOVE. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in Private Equity, Venture Capital, or Investment Banking, with a proven track record in managing high-value transactions. Responsibilities include leading capital raising efforts, articulating investment strategies, and managing relationships with key investors. Strong financial modeling skills and exceptional communication abilities are essential for success in this strategic role.

Benefits

Dental and medical staff discount

Flight discounts

Various additional perks

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in Private Equity, Venture Capital, or Investment Banking.
• Experience closing multi-million dollar transactions is essential.
• Ability to present complex financial data in a persuasive way.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital raising efforts for AirAsia MOVE.
• Develop investment thesis and financial projections.
• Manage the end-to-end fundraising process, including due diligence.
• Engage with global VCs, PE firms, and corporate investors.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation techniques

Exceptional communication skills

Strategic finance

Deal execution mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Economics

CFA or MBA

Job description

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We are seeking a high-caliber Manager, Investor Relations to lead and execute AirAsia MOVE’s fundraising strategy and manage relationships with key institutional and strategic investors. This role is highly strategic, requiring a deep understanding of high-growth technology/OTA business models, capital markets, and a proven track record of successful deal execution. The ideal candidate will come from a Private Equity (PE), Venture Capital (VC), or Investment Banking background with experience in TMT (Technology, Media, Telecoms) or consumer-tech sectors, possessing a deal-maker mindset and exceptional communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead key aspects of capital raising efforts for AirAsia MOVE, including equity and strategic financing rounds.
• Develop, model, and articulate a compelling investment thesis, valuation narrative, and financial projections to potential investors.
• Spearhead the creation of all investor materials (pitch decks, financial models, data rooms, etc.), ensuring clarity, accuracy, and strategic alignment with company goals.
• Manage the end-to-end fundraising process, including due diligence, term sheet negotiation, and transaction closing.
• Proactively engage with a global network of VCs, PE firms, strategic corporate investors, and sovereign wealth funds.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external investors, financial analysts, and the wider investment community.
• Execute a best-in-class investor relations program to ensure consistent, transparent, and accurate communication of our financial performance, strategy, and market positioning.
• Organise and manage investor roadshows, quarterly updates, and investor conferences.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of market trends, competitor valuations, and industry benchmarks (e.g., OTA, Superapps, TravelTech).
• Collaborate with the CEO and CFO on long-term strategic planning, M&A opportunities, and corporate development initiatives.
• Provide critical financial and market intelligence to the Executive Team to inform key business and investment decisions.

Requirements

• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in Private Equity, Venture Capital, Investment Banking, or a similar high-impact Corporate Finance role within a technology company.
• Demonstrated success in leading and closing multi-million or multi-hundred-million-dollar fundraises/transactions. Experience with pre-IPO rounds or public market preparation is a significant advantage.
• Deep expertise in financial modelling, valuation techniques (DCF, multiples), and presenting complex financial data simply and persuasively.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate a complex growth story to sophisticated institutional investors.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field; CFA or MBA is a plus.
• Strong network within the global or APAC PE/VC/Investment community is highly desirable.
• A resourceful, results-oriented, and high-integrity professional with a relentless drive for execution.

Benefits

• Dental and medical staff discount
• Flights and many more perks

AirAsia SEA Sdn Bhd (Formerly known as AirAsia Global Shared Services Sdn Bhd) is a subsidiary of AirAsia Berhad. We are a global shared services provider enabling our clients with finance and accounting services, people department support, analytics, data management, credit & collections and strategic procurement. We aim to continuously improve processes and explore new ways to increase our clients’ profitability.