Portfolio Analyst (Associate)

MR DIY International; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement brand in Seri Kembangan seeks a candidate for a finance role focused on investment opportunities and portfolio management. Responsibilities include leading financial analysis and due diligence, structuring deals, and managing stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates will have a relevant tertiary qualification and at least 2 years of experience in corporate finance or similar fields.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' working experience in corporate finance, investment banking, or strategy.
• Strong commercial acumen and excellent financial modelling skills.
• Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Education

Tertiary qualification or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

At MR DIY International, we're more than a global home improvement brand, we're a catalyst for ambitious talent ready to grow beyond borders.

With over 5,000+ stores across 14 countries globally, we offer unmatched international exposure to those looking to build a meaningful, global career. From retail operations and merchandising to strategy, tech, and supply chain. Your work here shapes how millions of customers shop every day.

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