Portfolio Analyst (Associate)

MR D-I-Y Malaysia; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail and home improvement company in Malaysia is seeking an experienced professional to lead investment opportunity analysis and deal structuring. This role requires a strategic thinker with a solid background in corporate finance or investment banking, as well as strong stakeholder management and financial analysis skills. Responsibilities include evaluating potential investments, overseeing due diligence, and monitoring portfolio performance. Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint is essential. Knowledge of Mandarin is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' working experience in corporate finance, investment banking, strategy, or equivalent.
• Strong financial analysis and modelling skills are essential.
• Excellent communication skills, able to ask relevant and probing questions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification and evaluation of potential investment opportunities.
• Oversee the due diligence process for potential investments.
• Support the structuring and negotiation of investment deals.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities

• Strategic Investment Identification - Lead the identification, analysis, and evaluation of potential investment opportunities (M&A, JV, partnerships) including:
  • Build financial models to evaluate the financial impact of investments
  • Perform market research, competitive landscape and industry benchmarking
  • Evaluate companies’ business models and develop investment theses
• Due Diligence and Financial Analysis - Oversee the due diligence process for potential investments, assessing financial performance, operational capabilities, market positioning, and risks. Prepare presentations to provide investment recommendations based on a comprehensive analysis of qualitative and quantitative factors
• Deal Structuring and Negotiation - Support the structuring and negotiation of investment deals, working closely with legal, finance, and operational teams to ensure favourable terms that align with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Portfolio Management – Monitor the performance of existing investments by tracking key operational and financial metrics, identifying areas for value creation, and supporting strategic and operational initiatives across portfolio companies
• Stakeholder Management - Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, legal teams, external advisors, and potential partners.

Requirements

• Has a tertiary qualification or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years' working experience in corporate finance, investment banking, strategy, tech, or equivalent
• Equipped with strong commercial acumen
• Excellent financial analysis and modelling skills
• Strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture while managing granular details
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities within fast-paced and dynamic work environments
• Possess strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including ability to ask relevant and probing questions
• Proficient in MS Excel, with a strong understanding of functions such as VLOOKUP and INDEX-MATCH, and in MS PowerPoint, as you’ll be required to present clear and concise insights
• Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia; proficiency in Mandarin is an added advantage