Senior Strategy Manager

MR DIY Malaysia; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MR DIY Malaysia is seeking a Strategy & Growth professional to support development and execution of high-impact strategic projects that drive group-wide growth and profitability. You will build financial models, analyze project economics, and collaborate with diverse teams to push expansion initiatives.

The role requires strong analytical and execution skills, Mandarin proficiency a plus, and experience in strategy, corporate finance, or consulting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or related field.
• Experience in management consulting, strategy, business planning, corporate finance, research or equivalent.
• Strong analytical, arithmetic, commercial and execution skills.
• Critical and strategic thinking; entrepreneurship qualities are a plus.
• Mandarin proficiency is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the strategic planning and operational excellence of existing businesses and international expansion activities.
• Support to launch, iterate and scale new concepts/revenue streams or growth projects.
• Support in the identification of strategic issues and opportunities that could influence business growth and profitability.
• Support in the management of portfolio of investee companies to deliver deal value.
• Support the development of thought leadership and market intelligence for the Group via targeted research on industries, markets, customer segments, competitors, and regulatory landscapes.
• Build financial models and provide financial analysis for business case simulations, project economics, funding plan and perform sensitivity analyses to highlight key risks.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives and ensure successful new market setup and activation.
• Coordinate and follow up with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that project timelines are met.
• To support ad-hoc special projects by top management/other departments as and when required

Skills

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Execution skills

Mandarin (proficiency)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field

Tools

MS Office

Bloomberg

Capital IQ

Job description

The Strategy & Growth role will be required to support the development and implementation of high-impact strategic projects that contribute to the Group’s continued growth and success globally.

Job Descriptions:

• Support the strategic planning and operational excellence of existing businesses and international expansion activities
• Support to launch, iterate and scale new concepts/revenue streams or growth projects
• Support in the identification of strategic issues and opportunities that could influence business growth and profitability
• Support in the management of portfolio of investee companies to deliver deal value
• Support the development of thought leadership and market intelligence for the Group via targeted research on industries, markets, customer segments, competitors, and regulatory landscapes
• Build financial models and provide financial analysis for business case simulations, project economics, funding plan and perform sensitivity analyses to highlight key risks
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives and ensure successful new market setup and activation
• Coordinate and follow up with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that project timelines are met
• To support ad-hoc special projects by top management/other departments as and when required

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field
• Relevant working experience in management consulting, strategy, business planning, corporate finance, research or equivalent
• Strong analytical, arithmetic, commercial and execution skills
• Critical and strategic thinking, entrepreneurship qualities are a plus
• Proficiency in Mandarin will be an added advantage
• Proficient in MS Office (MS Excel specifically), Bloomberg, Capital IQ etc.
• Excellent organisational, oral and written communication skills. The ability to ask relevant and probing questions are imperative

Key Skills:

• Strategic thinking & Problem solving

Other Key Essentials:

• A can-do attitude is imperative to the success of this position/job
• Candidate must be a strong team contributor as job involves internal and external parties across geographies
• Must be resourceful and tenacious in approaching work related issues
• Possess humility and can appreciate various other views/opinions
• Value adds and is supportive beyond direct role
• Flexible and able to multitask, with good project management skills and the ability to work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment