Senior Associate / Associate, Corporate Strategy

Aham Capital; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aham Capital in Kuala Lumpur seeks a strategic professional to support the development and execution of group-wide initiatives. Responsibilities include data gathering, financial analysis, and scenario planning to inform leadership decisions.

You will conduct industry research, benchmarking, and assist on due diligence for strategic investments, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and supporting the Executive Committee.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance or related quantitative/analytical discipline.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience in a financial institution, management consulting, or similar.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Analytical, conceptual thinking, problem solving and planning skills.
• Highly self-motivated with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of group-wide strategic initiatives.
• Conduct data gathering, financial analysis, and qualitative assessments for decision-making.
• Assist with scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to evaluate options.
• Prepare management-ready materials and presentations for senior leadership.
• Conduct research on industry trends, benchmarking, and insights for leadership.
• Support due diligence and memo preparation for strategic investments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and assist executive committee requests.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Planning skills

Self-motivated

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Finance

Job description

To support the Company’s short- and long-term objectives and meet the needs of key stakeholders by contributing to the development and execution of the Company’s overall strategic direction.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of group-wide strategic initiatives.
• Conduct data gathering, financial analysis, and qualitative assessments to support strategic decision-making.
• Assist with scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to evaluate strategic options and outcomes.
• Prepare clear, concise, and management-ready materials and presentations for senior leadership.

1. Strategy Execution Support

• Support the development and execution of group-wide strategic initiatives.
• Conduct data gathering, financial analysis, and qualitative assessments to support strategic decision-making.
• Assist with scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to evaluate strategic options and outcomes.
• Prepare clear, concise, and management-ready materials and presentations for senior leadership.

2. Research and Industry Analysis

• Conduct research on trends and developments within the asset and wealth management industry.
• Perform competitor and peer benchmarking to identify best practices and positioning.
• Summarise key insights, implications, and recommendations for senior management review.

3. Strategic Investments and M&A Support

• Support due diligence workstreams, including market, financial, and operational assessments.
• Assist in the preparation of memos and internal approval.

4. Organisational and Executive Support

• Support the Executive Committee to ensure the organizational goals and strategies are realized
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments and divisions to identify new growth opportunities.
• Assist in ad‑hoc requests as and when required by the Head of Department or Executive Committee

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or professional qualification in Economics, Finance or any other relevant (quantitative or analytical) discipline.
• Preferably 0–3 years of relevant experience in an established financial institution, management consulting firm, or other appropriate professional environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with different levels of stakeholders and employees.
• Demonstrates analytical, conceptual thinking, problem solving and planning skills.
• Must be highly self‑motivated and demonstrates strong willingness to learn.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with high level confidentiality and discretion.

• Bachelor’s degree and/or professional qualification in Economics, Finance or any other relevant (quantitative or analytical) discipline.
• Preferably 0–3 years of relevant experience in an established financial institution, management consulting firm, or other appropriate professional environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with different levels of stakeholders and employees.
• Demonstrates analytical, conceptual thinking, problem solving and planning skills.
• Must be highly self‑motivated and demonstrates strong willingness to learn.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with high level confidentiality and discretion.

We value diversity and inclusion by bringing together talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re dedicated to equal opportunity, assessing candidates based only on their skills and qualifications, regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, or nationality.