Senior Manager, Corporate Finance & Investment

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

Job summary

Setia Awan Group in Kuala Lumpur seeks a seasoned Investment Analyst to conduct financial feasibility studies and model complex deals for landbank, property developments, and joint ventures.

You will build robust financial models, assess risks, and prepare papers for Director review while coordinating with legal and strategy teams. Strong English skills are essential; Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant corporate finance, investment banking or senior finance experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics; professional qualification preferred.
• Strong modelling and valuation skills (DCF, IRR, NPV, scenario analysis).
• Excellent English; Mandarin is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough financial analysis and feasibility assessments on investment proposals.
• Build and stress-test detailed financial models (DCF, IRR, NPV, payback, sensitivity).
• Prepare investment papers and financial summaries for the Director’s decision-making.
• Benchmark deal economics against market comparables and investment thresholds.
• Advise on optimal deal structures including equity, payment terms, and exit provisions.
• Coordinate deal strategies with the Special Officer to the Director and cross-functional teams.
• Review transaction documents for financial terms and identify risks and covenants.
• Monitor market conditions and regulatory changes affecting the investment pipeline.

Skills

Financial modelling

Deal analysis

Transaction structuring

Excel proficiency

Valuation techniques

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Professional qualification (CFA/CA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA) desirable

Tools

Bloomberg/CapitalIQ

Financial databases

Job description

Investment Analysis & Financial Feasibility

• Conduct thorough financial analysis and feasibility assessments on all investment proposals brought to the Director — including but not limited to landbank acquisitions, property developments, M&A, asset sales, and joint venture opportunities.
• Build and stress-test detailed financial models covering DCF, IRR, NPV, payback period, sensitivity and scenario analyses to evaluate viability, returns and downside risks.
• Prepare clear, concise investment papers and financial summaries to support the Director's decision-making.
• Benchmark proposed deal economics against market comparables, the company group's investment thresholds, and prevailing financing conditions.
• Advise the Director on the most optimal structure for each deal — encompassing equity participation, deferred payment arrangements, profit-sharing mechanisms, risk-allocation frameworks, and exit provisions.
• Develop deal strategies and negotiation positions in coordination with the Special Officer to the Director prior to counterparty engagements.
• Assess and present alternative structuring options, clearly articulating the trade-offs and implications of each approach.
• Proactively identify and surface investment opportunities that are aligned with the Director's strategic and financial objectives.
• Review and provide informed views on the business, financial and commercial terms contained in sale and purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, shareholders agreements, term sheets, memoranda of understanding, and other transaction-related documents.
• Identify key financial risks, obligations, covenants and commercially sensitive terms requiring the Director's attention or renegotiation.
• Work alongside legal counsel and external advisors to ensure that financial and commercial terms are properly captured and protected in binding documentation.

Negotiation Support

• Attend and actively contribute to negotiation meetings alongside the Director and Special Officer to the Director, providing real-time financial and commercial advisory.
• Prepare negotiation briefs, position papers and walk-away analyses ahead of key deal discussions.
• Help identify areas of flexibility and non-negotiables from a financial standpoint to maximise value and protect the Director's interests.

Financial Reporting & Market Monitoring

• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports, investment summaries and deal trackers for the Director as and when required.
• Monitor macroeconomic trends, capital market conditions, property market developments and regulatory changes that may affect the company group's investment pipeline or asset values.
• Conduct post-investment performance reviews where applicable to inform future deal decisions.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with internal departments (Finance, Legal, Corporate Strategy) and external parties (bankers, valuers, lawyers, advisors, counterparties) as required throughout the deal process.
• Coordinate with the Corporate Strategy & Business Development Department where work streams intersect, ensuring alignment without duplication of effort.
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times in respect of the Director's investment activities, strategies and business relationships.

Qualifications & Experiences:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification strongly preferred: CFA, CA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ICAEW or equivalent.

Experiences

• Minimum 5 – 8 years of relevant experience in corporate finance, investment banking, M&A advisory, or a senior finance role within a property developer, real estate investment firm, or financial institution.
• Demonstrated track record in deal analysis, financial modelling, transaction structuring and hands-on deal execution.
• Solid understanding of the Malaysian property development sector and familiarity with Malaysian market dynamics is an advantage.
• Prior experience advising on or executing landbank acquisitions, joint venture structures, asset disposals or real estate investments is an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Expert-level financial modelling and investment valuation (e.g. DCF, residual land value, comparable transactions analysis).
• Strong comprehension of commercial and financial terms in transaction agreements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with financial databases or analytical tools is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of Malaysian regulatory frameworks applicable to commercial transactions, corporate finance and capital markets.
• Sharp analytical and critical thinking skills — able to quickly assess deal merits, surface risks, and cut through complexity.
• Excellent communication skills — able to present financial insights clearly and persuasively to the Director and other senior stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation ability; composed and effective under pressure in high‑stakes deal environments.
• Sound commercial judgment with the ability to balance financial rigour with broader business and strategic considerations.
• Absolute discretion and integrity in handling sensitive investment information and business matters.
• Self‑motivated, proactive and results‑driven; able to operate independently and manage multiple deal workstreams simultaneously.
• Collaborative and effective in working closely with the Special Officer to the Director and cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken); proficiency in Chinese Mandarin is an added advantage.