Strategy Manager

IOI Corporation Berhad; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IOI Corporation Berhad seeks an experienced market strategy and investment professional to drive growth and value realization. You will conduct market research, translate insights into strategic plans, and source investment opportunities including joint ventures and M&A.

You will build financial models, evaluate opportunities, and coordinate collaborations with external partners. The role requires 5+ years in market research, strategic planning, investment analysis and corporate finance, with

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of market research, strategic planning, investment analysis, corporate finance and partnership management.
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills with ability to interpret data.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities and challenges.
• Translate insights into actionable strategies to drive growth and competitive advantage.
• Source and evaluate investment opportunities including MOUs, JVs, VC deals and M&A.
• Develop and review financial models, valuations and business cases for strategic initiatives.
• Identify strategic collaborations with external partners, start-ups, research institutions and government agencies.
• Manage partnerships to drive mutual value and objectives.
• Assist in shaping business strategy aligned with the Group's objectives.
• Oversee strategy reviews and track investment milestones and performance.
• Provide insights and reports to senior management on strategy execution and outcomes.
• Coordinate innovation initiatives and spearhead continuous improvement.

Skills

Market research

Strategic planning

Investment analysis

Corporate finance

Partnership management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Project management

Bloomberg Terminal

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA in Finance/Economics or related field

Tools

Bloomberg Terminal

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description/Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify industry trends, opportunities, and challenges.
• Translate market insights into actionable strategies to enhance our competitive advantage and drive business growth.
• Source and evaluate potential investment opportunities, including new business ventures, joint ventures (JVs), venture capital deals and mergers & acquisitions (M&A).
• Develop, prepare, review, and challenge financial models, valuation analyses, and business cases to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, partnership opportunities, and M&A transactions.
• Identify and pursue strategic collaboration opportunities with external partners, including start-ups, companies, research institutions, and government agencies.
• Manage partnerships and alliances to drive mutual value and achieve strategic objectives.
• Assist in developing and formulating business strategy, in line with the Group's objectives and sustainable growth.
• Assist in overseeing strategic reviews and execution of these strategies and investment projects, including tracking key performance and milestones.
• Conduct regular reviews and evaluations of investments to assess performance, identify areas for improvement.
• Provide insights and reports to senior management and stakeholders on strategy execution and investment outcomes.
• Coordinate innovation initiatives and projects, fostering a culture of creativity and continuous improvement within the organisation.
• Take on ad-hoc responsibilities as needed to support strategic initiatives, investment activities, M&A transactions and business development efforts.

Job Specification

• Bachelor's degree / Master of Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Possess minimum of 5 years' experience in market research, strategic planning, investment analysis, corporate finance and partnership management.
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills, with the ability to interpret data.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with a results-oriented mindset.
• Computer literate and possess advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications and Bloomberg Terminal.
• Demonstrated track record of taking ownership and responsibility for driving results and achieving objectives.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership, with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.