Senior Analyst, Planning and Performance

MRANTI; Serdang, Kajang Municipal Council; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic development company in Malaysia is seeking a highly experienced professional for a critical role focused on business strategy execution and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of relevant experience in strategic planning and business development. Key responsibilities include monitoring market trends, communicating strategies to management, and overseeing client engagement processes to ensure high satisfaction. Candidates should hold a degree in Business Administration or a similar field and possess strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in strategic planning or business development.
• Strong analytical ability to translate market insights into actionable strategies.
• Ability to manage initiatives end-to-end with a results-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business plans aligning with market insights.
• Communicate strategies and progress effectively to management.
• Monitor market trends to inform business strategies.
• Manage client engagement processes ensuring client satisfaction.
• Provide guidance to team members for capability enhancement.
• Implement improvements in business development processes.

Skills

Strategic planning

Market analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Collaboration

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Strategic Orientation

• Contribute to the development and execution of business plans, ensuring integration of market insights, resources, and organisational priorities.
• Identify and pursue strategic partnerships and alliances that can expand MRANTI’s offerings and ecosystem reach.

2. Communication

• Clearly communicate business development strategies and progress to management, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Support effective stakeholder communication to facilitate strategy implementation and execution.

3. Market Knowledge

• Monitor and analyse market trends, opportunities, and risks to inform business strategies.
• Proactively recommend approaches to capture opportunities and respond to market shifts.

4. Result Orientation

• Manage client engagement processes from prospecting to delivery, ensuring high‑quality outcomes and client satisfaction.
• Track and report progress against set goals, ensuring accountability for business results.
• Build and nurture networks with stakeholders across government, industry, and academia to identify opportunities.
• Collaborate internally across divisions to drive synergies and ensure coordinated delivery.

6. People and Organisation Development

• Provide guidance and support to team members to strengthen capability and performance.
• Contribute to organisational initiatives that enhance effectiveness and embed a culture of growth and collaboration.

7. Process Improvement

• Recommend and implement improvements to business development processes for greater efficiency.

8. Performance Monitoring

• Oversee reporting of business development activities, highlighting progress and areas for improvement.

9. Support Change Initiatives

• Facilitate adoption of new approaches, tools, or practices to improve business outcomes.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in strategic planning, performance management, strategy, business development, or a similar analytical role.
• Strong understanding of strategic planning, performance management frameworks, and business evaluation.
• Proven ability to analyze market trends, competitive landscapes, and business opportunities, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Experience engaging and coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including government agencies, industry partners, and internal teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear reports, presentations, and management‑level recommendations.
• Demonstrated capability in managing initiatives end‑toend, with a results‑oriented and structured approach.
• Strong collaboration, influencing, and stakeholder management skills across functions and levels.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); experience with reporting or performance dashboards is an advantage.
• Familiarity with the public sector, innovation ecosystem, or technology‑driven environments is an added advantage.