Senior Manager/Manager Strategic Planning & Investment

PDC Premier Holdings; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Malaysia seeks a dynamic Senior Manager/Manager for Strategic Planning & Investment. You will drive long-term strategy, oversee fundraising initiatives, and manage M&A processes. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree and has 8-10 years of relevant experience, demonstrating strong strategic thinking and leadership skills. Join us to shape organizational direction and foster growth through new ventures and robust risk management.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in strategy, investment, corporate planning, fundraising, or risk management.
• Proven track record in leading strategic initiatives, capital raising, and M&A transactions.
• Experience in board-level presentations and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the organization’s strategic and corporate plans.
• Conduct market, industry, and competitor analysis.
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial modeling

Fundraising

M&A execution

Risk management

Communication skills

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics

Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA, FRM, CIMA)

Job description

Senior Manager/Manager Strategic Planning & Investment

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager/Manager, Strategic Planning and Investment to lead strategic planning, fundraising, corporate development, and enterprise risk management. This role is critical in shaping the organization’s long-term direction, driving growth through new ventures and M&A, and ensuring robust governance and risk oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the organization’s strategic and corporate plans.
• Facilitate annual planning cycles, performance reviews, and strategic alignment across business units.
• Conduct market, industry, and competitor analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Identify capital needs and lead fundraising initiatives including equity, debt, and hybrid instruments.
• Engage with investors, financial institutions, and advisors to structure and negotiate funding deals.
• Prepare board-level strategy papers, dashboards, and scenario models.
• Corporate Business Development, New Ventures & M&A
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, and strategic ventures.
• Lead feasibility studies, market entry assessments, and financial modeling.
• Develop investment proposals and business cases for executive and board approval.
• Manage end-to-end M&A processes including target screening, due diligence, deal structuring, and post-merger integration.
• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders including investment banks, legal advisors, and strategic partners.
• Design and implement enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks and policies.
• Identify and assess strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks.
• Develop risk registers, mitigation plans, and key risk indicators (KRIs).
• Conduct scenario planning and stress testing to support decision-making.
• Report risk exposures and mitigation status to senior management and the board.
• Promote a risk-aware culture and ensure alignment with corporate governance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA, FRM, CIMA) is highly desirable.
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in strategy, investment, corporate planning, fundraising, or risk management.
• Proven track record in leading strategic initiatives, capital raising, M&A transactions, and risk frameworks.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, board-level presentations, and cross-functional leadership.
• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Financial modeling and investment analysis
• Fundraising and capital market engagement
• M&A execution and integration
• Risk management and governance
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Project leadership and stakeholder management

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in high-growth sectors (e.g., technology, infrastructure, energy)
• Exposure to IPO readiness or corporate transformation programs
• Familiarity with ESG, sustainability, and digital strategy trends

HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates are invited to submit an updated résumé stating current salary, expected salary, CGPA obtained and notice required together with copies of academic certificates to *****@pdcpremier.com.my

Alternatively, applications may be submitted via Jobstreet.com.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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