Senior Executive, Group Strategy Management

Destination Resorts; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading resort company in Selangor, Malaysia, is seeking a candidate to assist in formulating and implementing strategic planning initiatives. The role involves financial analysis, performance monitoring, and participation in investment proposals. Ideal candidates have 3-4 years of relevant experience, strong financial modelling skills, and excellent communication capabilities. A postgraduate qualification or MBA is an advantage. The company offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years working experience in investment, portfolio management, corporate finance or management consulting.
• Experience in the leisure and tourism industry is advantageous.
• Ability to interpret company financial statements and construct financial models.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, implementing, and reviewing strategic planning initiatives.
• Provide recommendations through analysis and data mining for operational objectives.
• Monitor company performance against approved strategic objectives.
• Participate in developing functional strategies to improve performance.

Skills

Financial modelling skills with experience in Excel

Strong financial and analytical mindset

Excellent communication skills

Ability to draft comprehensive reports

Analytical and self-motivated

Education

Business / Finance / Accounting / Commerce

Post graduate qualifications or MBA

Job description

To assist the Assistant Manager/Manager or any other Supervisors to formulate, develop, implement, and review strategic planning initiatives.

Supporting the various functions of the Division through analysis, data mining, preparation of reports and investment proposals and providing recommendations to support informed decision making.

Job Responsibilities

Provide recommendations to the Supervisors through analysis and data mining for the development of short and long term strategic and operational objectives in order to achieve DRH’s goals and business targets.

Liaise with and follow up with relevant heads of department, divisions and/or senior management of the Operating Units (“OUs”) to ensure understanding and implementation of DRH’s strategic and operational objectives.

Periodically monitor the performance of the Company, its subsidiaries and/or investments against the approved strategic objectives and goals.

Participate to develop functional strategies to improve performance and processes at our subsidiaries and OUs.

Participate in proposed investment proposals/partnership opportunities from initiation/origination, financial evaluation, research and due diligence, negotiation, through to BOD approval and deal execution including preparation of financial models, relevant approval papers, management reports and presentations.

Perform and present industry and market research to enable better decision-making process for the Supervisors.

Participate in other functions of the department including corporate planning, business performance, corporate finance, corporate exercises, and commercial development including reorganisation and restructuring, mergers, and acquisitions, listing and/or fund-raising exercises as required.

Job Requirements

Educational Qualifications

Business / Finance / Accounting / Commerce

Post graduate qualifications or MBA would be an advantage.

Professional Experience

3-4 years working experience from either an investment, portfolio management, research, corporate finance, corporate strategy OR management consulting background

Coverage of property development and masterplanning and/or leisure and tourism industry would be an advantage.

Strong financial and analytical mindset – ability to construct, navigate and understand a financial model for a business proposition; and proficient in reading and interpreting company financial statements.

Strong financial modelling skills with experience in Excel – an ability to understand and construct a project and equity financial model utilising DCF and PE multiple techniques, with an understanding of debt components, cash flows, investment returns and IRR.

Ability to draft comprehensive and concise reports, memorandums and investment proposals and detailed presentations using Word and Powerpoint.

Excellent grammar in English is a must.

Analytical, self-motivated, diligent and strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task, work independently and with minimal supervision towards tight deadlines and schedules.

Excellent communication skills and an effective communicator.

Ability to work as part of a team within the unit and across internal department and external parties/stakeholders.

Ability to manage, coach and mentor direct reports.