Strategic Growth & Investment Associate

Ormond Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ECM Libra Group in Malaysia is seeking an Associate to lead workstreams across opportunity evaluation, transaction structuring, negotiations and post-decision execution. You will own the analysis and the recommendation, and you will be expected to drive projects through to measurable outcomes with operating teams.

Regardless of prior background, you will be given opportunities to take ownership and deliver. Expect frequent travel and high exposure to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years relevant experience.
• Demonstrable ability to evaluate financial statements and translate analysis into clear recommendations.
• Strong numeracy, structured thinking and sound judgement under uncertainty.
• Fluent written and spoken English. Right to work in Malaysia required.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis behind new opportunities, including market context, operating drivers, financial performance and key risks.
• Review financial statements and operating data to identify strengths, issues, and the levers that change outcomes.
• Build and review financial models with robust assumptions, scenarios and sensitivities to support decisions and negotiations.
• Organise due diligence inputs so findings are clear, actionable and linked to transaction terms and practical mitigations.
• Produce decision-ready recommendations and presentation materials.
• Support transaction structuring and negotiations through terms analysis, commercial impact assessment, and implementation planning.
• Take ownership of performance improvement workstreams, from diagnosis through to action and tracking impact.
• Work directly with hotel and education operators to drive initiatives across pricing, distribution, cost control, service delivery and staffing.
• Drive partner and opportunity sourcing for priority themes (third-party management, education partnerships, enrichment, expeditions).
• Lead market mapping for new segments and geographies, grounded in data and practical constraints.

Skills

Financial statement evaluation

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Writing & presentation

English proficiency

Ownership & proactivity

Job description

ECM Libra Group in Malaysia is seeking an Associate to lead workstreams across opportunity evaluation, transaction structuring, negotiations and post-decision execution. You will own the analysis and the recommendation, and you will be expected to drive projects through to measurable outcomes with operating teams.

Regardless of prior background, you will be given opportunities to take ownership and deliver. Expect frequent travel and high exposure to senior leadership.