Strategy Manager

IOI Corporation Berhad; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

IOI Corporation Berhad is seeking a senior strategist to lead market research, strategic planning, and investment analysis. You will translate insights into actionable strategies, evaluate opportunities including M&A, and develop financial models to support corporate growth.

The role requires strong analytical abilities, independent work style, and the capability to drive strategic initiatives across the group. Collaboration with external partners is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in market research, strategic planning, investment analysis, corporate finance and partnership management.
• Bachelor's degree / Master of Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills with the ability to interpret data.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify industry trends, opportunities, and challenges.
• Translate market insights into actionable strategies to enhance 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Independent work

Strategic thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Diagnostic skills

Education

Bachelor's degree / MBA in Finance or related field

Tools

Bloomberg Terminal

Microsoft Office

Job description

Possess minimum of 5 years’ experience in market research, strategic planning, investment analysis, corporate finance and partnership management.

Qualification

Bachelor's degree / Master of Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.

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 Requirements

• 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.