Senior Manager, Investment

Sime Darby Property Berhad; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property investment company in Malaysia is seeking an experienced professional to lead the Investment, Corporate Planning & Research functions. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years in Corporate Finance, Investment, or Real Estate, with strong expertise in financial modeling and market analysis. This role involves overseeing investment proposals and coordinating strategies for business units to drive growth and optimize financial returns.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Corporate Finance, Investment, Real Estate, and/or Strategy/Corporate Planning/Management Consulting.
• Proficiency in Financial Modelling & Valuation of Company/Real Estate.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy formulation, deal structuring & evaluation, negotiation, and execution/management of Investment Proposal.
• Manage, coordinate & review I&AM BUs business strategy and Annual Operating Plans.
• Lead the research & market intelligence and oversee legal documentation processes.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Valuation of Company

Market Analysis

Contract Negotiation

Education

Minimum Tertiary Education in Finance/Investment/Real Estate/Economics/Accounting/Business

Professional Certification in Real Estate/Investment/Corporate Finance

Job description

Job Purpose

• To lead the Investment, Corporate Planning & Research functions of I&AM

Job Responsibilities

Investment:

• Lead the strategy formulation, deal structuring & evaluation, negotiation, and execution/management of Investment Proposal (including real estate investment, merger & acquisition, strategic partnership/joint venture, asset acquisition & monetization, new business opportunities, etc.)
• Drive business transactions that will bring significant positive business impact to I&AM, with ensuring the transactional aspects/due diligence e.g. relating to commercial, financial/financing, tax, legal, compliance and operational matters, etc. are well covered/addressed to optimize financial return & minimize the risks
• Lead the preparation of feasibility study/financial modelling of the Investment Proposal
• Lead the preparation of presentation deck/approval paper for the Investment Proposal (including but not limited to market research, deal structure, business case analysis, financial analysis, sensitivity analysis, risk assessment, etc.)
• To provide advice & support in preparation as well as negotiation of commercial proposal with the prospects (particularly Ready-Built Warehouse and Built-to-Suit & Lease/Sale projects under Industrial & Logistic Development (“ILD”))
• To provide advice & supports to each I&AM Business Unit (“BU”)

Corporate Planning:

• Formulation of overall strategy/roadmap to drive growth
• Manage, coordinate & review/refine I&AM BUs business strategy, Annual Operating Plans, Mid-Year Review, etc. (contact point between I&AM BUs & Group Corporate Planning & Development Department)
• Manage, coordinate & review/refine I&AM reporting to the Group (e.g. IAM Quarterly Meeting, GMC, etc.)
• Monitoring/review/assess the financial & operational performance/key metrics of each BUs & propose strategic plans for enhancement/etc.

Research, Legal & Risk:

• Lead the research & market intelligence
• Oversee the research functions which include in-depth analysis on Market/Sectors Outlook, Asset Comparable/Transactions/Deals Analysis, Rental/Sale Analysis, Competitors Analysis, Supply-Demand Analysis, Specific Target Area/Country Analysis, etc.
• Legal Documentation & Liaising with Internal/External Legal (EOI, LOO, ATBL, LA/TA & SPA, etc.) particularly for ILD BU
• Risk Coordinator for I&AM

Impact / Accountability:

• Accountable for the full process cycle of Investment Proposal
• Accountable for the commercial terms mainly on the pricing for rental/sale to the prospects (particularly for the Ready-Built Warehouse and Built-to-Suit & Lease/Sale projects under ILD)
• Supports each BUs in strategic decision making, planning and problem solving
• The impact will be on the growth of Asset Under Management (“AUM”) & recurring income

Education/Professional Qualification

• Minimum Tertiary education preferable in Finance/Investment/Real Estate/Economics/Accounting/Business
• Professional Certification in Real Estate/Investment/Corporate Finance is an added advantage
• Proficiency in Financial Modelling & Valuation of Company/Real Estate

Professional Experience

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Corporate Finance, Investment, Real Estate and/or Strategy/Corporate Planning/Management Consulting