Manager, Strategic Advisory

RHB Investment Bank Berhad; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RHB Investment Bank Berhad is seeking a Junior Team Member in Strategic Advisory (Assistant Manager to Manager rank).

You will support a broad range of advisory services, collaborate with senior bankers and cross-functional teams, and assist with due diligence, valuation, and high-impact client materials.

The role emphasizes rigorous financial analysis, deal execution, and proactive risk management within Malaysia's capital markets.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of working experience in Investment Banking, corporate finance, or related advisory fields.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities.
• Good planning, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deliverables under tight deadlines.
• Driven, passionate, and committed to professional excellence.
• Strong interest in capital markets, especially in Malaysia.
• Solid knowledge of capital market rules, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute M&A transactions, including due diligence, valuation, modeling, structuring, and deal documentation.
• Conduct market, industry, and company research to identify opportunities and provide recommendations.
• Prepare high-quality presentation decks, information memoranda, and proposals.
• Ensure governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management across transactions.
• Collaborate with Group Wholesale Banking teams to identify cross-selling opportunities.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Analytical skills

Planning & organization

Multi-tasking

Capital markets interest

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated professional to join our team as a Junior Team Member, Strategic Advisory (Assistant Manager - Manager rank) at RHB Investment Banking. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting a wide range of strategic transactions and advisory services. You will collaborate closely with senior bankers and cross-functional teams, assisting with financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, and the preparation of high-impact client presentations and transaction documentation.

What you will be doing

• Transaction Execution & Management: Execute M&A transactions, including due diligence, valuation, financial modeling, structuring, and deal documentation, ensuring deals are completed efficiently within agreed timelines
• Strategic & Analytical Support: Conduct comprehensive market, industry, and company research to identify and evaluate target opportunities. Provide actionable insights and recommendations to the Head, Strategic Advisory regarding acquisitions, investments, and partnerships, while assisting in post-deal reporting and performance tracking
• Presentation & Documentation: Prepare high-quality presentation decks, including pitch books, information memoranda, and strategic proposals
• Governance & Risk Oversight: Ensure strict adherence to internal governance standards, regulatory requirements, and risk management frameworks. Proactively identify transaction risks and propose practical mitigation strategies
• People Collaboration: Partner closely with teams across Group Wholesale Banking to identify cross-selling opportunities and win new mandates

What we're looking for

• Minimum 1-3 years of working experience in Investment Banking, corporate finance, or related advisory fields
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities
• Good planning, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deliverables under tight deadlines
• Driven, passionate, and committed to professional excellence
• Strong interest in the activities and development of the capital markets, especially in Malaysia
• Solid knowledge of capital market rules, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards

What we offer

At RHB Banking Group, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that empowers our employees to reach their full potential. We offer competitive remuneration, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional development and career growth. A mantra for our clients, customers, partners and every member of the RHB family. Yes, you. Our employees are one of the reasons we are here today. Dynamic, forward-thinking and progressive, there is a reason why we are an award-winning financial institution. Join us today and be a part of a winning family. At RHB, we take pride in our people and our teams. Great relationships built on trust, a 'leading it right' environment, challenging assignments and a culture of excellence are the pillars to the dynamic and diversified workplace we call home. As we grow towards realising our aspirations, we promise a workplace built on the five pillars – RHB Cares; RHB Leads; RHB Inspires; RHB Progresses; and RHB Rewards.