Strategy & Growth Associate

MR. D.I.Y. Trading Sdn. Bhd. (M); Seri Kembangan; Hybrid; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

MR.DIY Group (M) Berhad is seeking a detail‑oriented strategy and finance professional to support strategic planning, international expansion, and portfolio management. The role involves building financial models, conducting market research, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders to drive growth.

The ideal candidate will have a finance-related degree, strong analytical skills, and experience in corporate finance or strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field.
• Fresh graduate or 1-2 years relevant working experience in finance, 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 a plus
• 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

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 management of portfolio of investee companies to deliver deal value
• Support in the identification of strategic issues and opportunities that could influence business growth and profitability
• 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
• Support in coordination with internal and external stakeholders to implement strategic initiatives and ensure that project timelines are met
• Support ad-hoc special projects by top management/other departments as and when required

Job description

Key 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 management of portfolio of investee companies to deliver deal value

• Support in the identification of strategic issues and opportunities that could influence business growth and profitability

• 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

• Support in coordination with internal and external stakeholders to implement strategic initiatives and ensure that project timelines are met

• Support ad-hoc special projects by top management/other departments as and when required

Key Skills:

• Project management & stakeholder management

• Strategic thinking & Problem solving

• Financial modelling & Analysis

• Market entry & business strategy

• Research & benchmarking

Requirements:

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

• Fresh graduate or 1-2 years relevant working experience in finance, 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 a plus

• 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

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 both domestically and in various other 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