Senior Executive Group Strategy

MR DIY TRADING SDN BHD; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a strategy support professional in Malaysia to aid in the development and implementation of high-impact strategy and transformation projects. Responsibilities include supporting strategic planning, developing financial models, and coordinating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in a relevant field, 1-2 years of experience, and strong analytical skills. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years relevant working experience in management consulting, strategy, business planning, corporate finance, research or equivalent.
• Strong analytical, arithmetic, commercial and execution skills.
• Excellent organisational, oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the strategic planning and operational excellence of existing businesses.
• Assist in the management of portfolio of investee companies to deliver deal value.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to implement strategic initiatives.

Skills

Project management and stakeholder management

Strategic thinking and problem solving

Financial modelling and financial analysis

Market entry and business strategy development

Research and benchmark

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field

Tools

MS Office (MS Excel)

Bloomberg

Capital IQ

Job description

Job Summary

Support the development and implementation of high-impact strategy and transformation projects that contribute to the Group’s continued growth and success globally.

Job Descriptions

• Support the strategic planning and operational excellence of existing businesses and international expansion activities
• Support to launch, iterate and scale new concepts/revenue streams or transformation projects
• Support in the management of portfolio of investee companies to deliver deal value
• Support in the identification of strategic issues and opportunities that could influence business growth and profitability
• Support the development of thought leadership and market intelligence for the Group via targeted research on industries, markets, customer segments, competitors, and regulatory landscapes
• Build financial models and provide financial analysis for business case simulations, project economics, funding plan and perform sensitivity analyses to highlight key risks
• Support in coordination with internal and external stakeholders to implement strategic initiatives and ensure that project timelines are met
• Support ad-hoc special projects by top management/other departments as and when required

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field
• Minimum 1-2 years relevant working experience in management consulting, strategy, business planning, corporate finance, research or equivalent
• Strong analytical, arithmetic, commercial and execution skill
• Critical and strategic thinking, entrepreneurship qualities are a plus
• Proficient in MS Office (MS Excel specifically), Bloomberg, Capital IQ etc.
• Excellent organisational, oral and written communication skills. The ability to ask relevant and probing questions is imperative

Key Skills

• Project management and stakeholder management
• Strategic thinking and problem solving
• Financial modelling and financial analysis
• Market entry and business strategy development
• Research and benchmark

Other Key Essentials

• A strong “can-do” attitude is essential for success in this role
• A strong team player, able to work with internal and external stakeholders across multiple geographies
• Resourceful and tenacious in addressing work-related challenges
• Humble and open-minded, with the ability to appreciate diverse perspectives
• Proactive in adding value and providing support beyond the direct scope of the role
• Flexible and able to multitask, with strong project management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment