Senior Acquisition Officer/Senior Business Development

SELAT CAPITAL SDN.BHD; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing Islamic financing firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Acquisition Officer to identify viable land development opportunities and enhance revenue through strategic partnerships. Candidates should possess 3-5 years of relevant experience in business development and real estate. The firm offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment, making a meaningful difference in ethical financing and economic growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in business development, land acquisition or related fields.
• Familiar with real estate development lifecycle and zoning processes.
• Strong ability to gather and interpret market data.

Responsibilities

• Identify viable land and development opportunities.
• Support full feasibility study processes.
• Benchmark costs and value against real estate trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication skills in Bahasa Malaysia

Communication skills in English

Education

Relevant degree in business or real estate

Tools

Microsoft 365 Product Family

Google Maps

Property portals

Job description

Senior Acquisition Officer/Senior Business Development

Identify viable land & development opportunities — by analyzing strategic landbanks and JV proposals through title reviews, planning controls, market comparables, and preliminary development yields.

Identify business opportunity beyond the above – by covering partnerships, strategies or initiatives to enhance revenue from core business.

Support full feasibility study process — by preparing GDV/NDV projections, development budgets, cost estimates, and cash flow models to assess project viability and guide acquisition decisions.

Decode the market pulse — by gathering and interpreting data from land records, planning documents, and online platforms to turn them into meaningful development comparisons and investment insights.

Benchmark costs and value — by referencing current construction, infrastructure, and compliance cost trends while aligning with zoning parameters, plot ratios, and layout efficiency for maximum yield and ROI.

Strengthen our competitive edge — by tracking real estate trends, zoning changes, and government policy updates, while benchmarking product positioning and competitor launches in the property market.

REQUIREMENTS:

Experience:

At least 3 to 5 years of experience in business development and strategy, land acquisition, sale of properties and land, property development, feasibility study or related fields.

Familiar with and possess knowledge of real estate, property, property development and urban development through coursework, practice or personal interest.

Technical/Professional Knowledge:

Knowledge about real estate development lifecycle, land acquisition processes, land development, zoning, and planning frameworks.

Familiarity with market study methods, development feasibility principles, simple project viability assessments, exposure to development financial components and property product benchmarking.

Able to assist in preparing basic cost estimates, GDV, NDV, profit projections, and supporting financial summaries for internal review.

Analytical & Research Skills:

Able to gather and interpret data from various sources – including land records, market listings, planning documents, and government publications.

Comfortable producing summaries, comparisons, and simple charts to support development and investment decisions.

Software & Tools Proficiency:

• Microsoft 365 Product Family (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams & related)
• Mapping (Google Maps, Google Earth/Pro, Google My Maps & other relevant)
• Comfortable using property portals (EdgeProp, PropertyGuru, iProperty, Brickz.my, etc.), authority websites, and online tools for market research & outlook.
• Advantageous: Familiarity with Canva or Adobe Photoshop/design tools for presentation polish (non‑essential but helpful).

Communication & Interpersonal Skills:

Good communication skills in Bahasa Malaysia and English.

Able to present ideas and findings clearly in reports or discussions.

Shows critical thinking – able to find ways to gather information, suggest ideas, or help solve issues.

Comfortable working with team members and external parties when needed.

Organisation & Initiative Skills:

Able to handle multiple tasks and follow‑up with minimal supervision.

Shows initiative in tracking land leads, market updates, and planning info.

Willing to explore new sources or tools to help with research and analysis.

Keeps research and data well organised for team use.

Application Process

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Business Development Officer?
• How many years' experience do you have in market research?
• Which of the following Adobe products are you experienced with?
• How would you rate your Mandarin language skills?
• Do you possess or have access to your own transportation?

Selat Capital creates opportunities for businesses and individuals who are underserved by traditional financing systems, particularly in the area of Shariah business financing. Join a rapidly growing, shariah‑compliant company, and be part of our expanding Islamic financing arm. You will work with industry experts and experienced professionals, contributing to ethical financing and sustainable economic growth. Our flat hierarchy fosters a collaborative and innovative environment where your ideas are valued.

As part of our team, you will be involved in diverse investment projects across real estate, private equity, and venture capital. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment. Join us to advance your career and make a meaningful difference in the world of Islamic finance.

Join us and create lasting impact.