Corporate Finance, Assistant Manager/Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Finance Assistant Manager or Manager to join a highly respected organisation based in Petaling Jaya. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on formulating and driving new ventures strategies, supporting business growth through strategic investments, and playing a pivotal part in the company’s financial success. You will be at the forefront of identifying and evaluating new business avenues, including overseas expansion and innovative ventures beyond the current core business. The organisation offers a collaborative environment where your expertise in corporate finance, investment analysis, and market research will be valued and developed. With a focus on both short-term achievements and long-term strategic goals, this position provides an excellent platform for professional growth within a supportive team that values knowledge sharing, training opportunities, and flexible working arrangements. * Play a key role in shaping the future direction of the business by driving new ventures strategy and supporting geographical and segmental expansion initiatives. * Work closely with experienced professionals across multiple divisions to evaluate investment opportunities, manage deal origination activities, and deliver impactful financial analysis. * Benefit from a culture that encourages collaboration, ongoing learning, and personal development while contributing to high-profile projects that influence organisational performance.

What you'll do:

As a Corporate Finance Assistant Manager or Manager based in Petaling Jaya, you will play an integral role in shaping the organisation’s future by supporting the formulation of new ventures strategies designed to drive both local and international expansion. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify promising investment opportunities, conducting rigorous market research to inform strategic decisions, and maintaining a comprehensive understanding of industry trends. You will be responsible for building detailed financial models that underpin critical business proposals while ensuring all recommendations are grounded in sound analysis. By actively participating in deal origination activities—including M&A transactions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships—you will help deliver sustainable growth for the organisation. Your ability to communicate complex findings clearly will be essential as you prepare reports for senior management and contribute to high-level presentations. Success in this role requires not only technical proficiency but also strong interpersonal skills to foster effective collaboration across departments.

• Assist in formulating and executing comprehensive new ventures strategies that align with overall business objectives and support both immediate and long-term growth.
• Plan, monitor, escalate issues, and resolve challenges related to strategic action plans to ensure key value drivers are achieved across all business segments.
• Drive the identification of potential strategic expansion opportunities outside the current core business, including overseas markets and new revenue streams.
• Lead market research efforts, conduct detailed studies, and maintain an up-to-date business intelligence database focused on international projects and vertical supply chain opportunities.
• Perform competitor benchmarking by analysing industry trends, competitive threats, regulatory changes, business risks, financial returns, and forecasting scenarios.
• Support deal origination activities by identifying and evaluating acquisition or divestment prospects that align with the company’s growth ambitions.
• Assist in managing mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, and strategic partnerships to facilitate inorganic growth initiatives.
• Build robust financial models and perform thorough financial analyses to inform decision-making processes while ensuring best practices are implemented throughout the team.
• Collaborate with various business divisions to evaluate investment opportunities through valuation exercises, due diligence processes, investment structuring, and drafting commercial terms.
• Contribute to equity or fund-raising exercises aimed at optimising capital structure and improving capital allocation for new venture businesses.

What you bring:

To excel as a Corporate Finance Assistant Manager or Manager you will bring substantial experience gained within corporate finance or strategic planning roles—ideally within large organisations or consulting environments. Your background should include hands-on involvement in investment evaluation processes such as financial modelling, due diligence reviews, competitor benchmarking exercises and preparation of high-quality reports for senior stakeholders. You will have demonstrated your ability to work collaboratively across teams while managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines. A keen eye for detail combined with strong analytical thinking enables you to interpret complex data sets effectively. Your interpersonal skills allow you to build trust-based relationships quickly—ensuring smooth cooperation during cross-functional projects. While prior exposure to real estate markets is advantageous it is not essential; what matters most is your commitment to delivering results through careful analysis coupled with clear communication.

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, Engineering, Marketing, Business Administration (International Business), or a related discipline is required for this position.
• At least five years of experience working within strategic planning or corporate finance functions is essential for success in this role.
• Demonstrated experience with investment analysis—including financial modelling, valuation techniques, due diligence processes—is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in conducting market research studies as well as maintaining business intelligence databases is expected from candidates applying for this position.
• Experience supporting mergers & acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures or strategic partnership transactions will be considered an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills with proven ability to benchmark competitors against industry standards while assessing regulatory environments are important attributes for this role.
• Excellent communication skills are necessary for preparing investment committee proposals, due diligence reports, investor presentations and research documents.
• A collaborative approach combined with interpersonal sensitivity is vital when working closely with colleagues from different divisions on complex projects.
• Familiarity with real estate sector dynamics would be beneficial but is not mandatory; candidates from other industries are encouraged to apply if they meet core requirements.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a leader committed to nurturing talent through continuous learning opportunities and supportive leadership. Employees benefit from access to structured training programmes designed to enhance both technical expertise and soft skills development. The workplace culture emphasises inclusivity—encouraging open dialogue among team members regardless of background or level of experience—and values contributions from all employees equally. The company’s reputation for ethical conduct ensures that every project undertaken aligns with broader social responsibility goals—making it an ideal environment for those seeking meaningful work alongside career advancement.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career in corporate finance to the next level within a supportive environment that values your expertise—this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your next rewarding challenge awaits.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C