Senior M&A Strategy & Execution Lead

RHB Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career development opportunities

Job summary

RHB Banking Group in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Senior Team Member, Strategic Advisory to lead M&A and strategic advisory workstreams, including financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, and deal documentation.

You will conduct market and company research, develop strategic recommendations, and support client relations while contributing to governance and risk management. Malaysia/ASEAN focus. CFA/ACCA/CPA/ICAEW preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-6 years of relevant working experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, M&A Advisory, Transaction Services, Management Consulting, or related advisory fields.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and analytical capabilities with experience supporting or executing live transactions.
• Demonstrated understanding of M&A processes, corporate finance principles, and transaction execution requirements.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and tight deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to assess strategic opportunities and business value drivers.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interest in corporate finance, M&A, and the development of capital markets, particularly within Malaysia and the broader ASEAN region.
• Solid knowledge of capital market regulations, governance standards, and compliance requirements.
• Professional qualifications such as CFA, ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, or equivalent would be an added advantage

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of key workstreams in M&A and strategic advisory transactions, including financial analysis, valuation, due diligence coordination, transaction structuring, and preparation of deal documentation to ensure successful execution within agreed timelines.
• Conduct comprehensive market, industry, and company research to identify opportunities, risks, and value drivers. Develop insightful analyses and provide strategic recommendations to clients and senior management on acquisitions, divestments, investments, partnerships, and corporate restructuring initiatives.
• Build and review complex financial models and valuation analyses, including discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, and scenario-based assessments to support transaction decision-making.
• Support senior bankers in managing client relationships, attending client meetings, responding to client requests, and delivering high-quality advisory solutions tailored to client objectives.
• Prepare and review high-impact presentation materials, including pitch books, board papers, information memoranda, management presentations, strategic proposals, and transaction-related documentation.
• Ensure strict adherence to internal governance standards, regulatory requirements, and risk management frameworks. Proactively identify transaction and execution risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Partner closely with teams across Group Wholesale Banking to identify cross-selling opportunities, support origination efforts, and contribute to the pursuit of new advisory mandates.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members, fostering knowledge sharing and contributing to the overall effectiveness and development of the Strategic Advisory team

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation

Analysis

Job description

RHB Banking Group in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Senior Team Member, Strategic Advisory to lead M&A and strategic advisory workstreams, including financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, and deal documentation.

You will conduct market and company research, develop strategic recommendations, and support client relations while contributing to governance and risk management. Malaysia/ASEAN focus. CFA/ACCA/CPA/ICAEW preferred.