Director, Corporate Finance - Equity Markets
This leading investment bank in Malaysia provides comprehensive corporate finance, capital markets, and advisory solutions to both local and regional clients. The bank prides itself on delivering innovative, high-quality solutions while upholding the highest standards of governance and regulatory compliance.
What you'll do:
As Director, Corporate Finance – Equity Markets, you will lead the Bank’s corporate finance team. The successful candidate will be a Qualified Senior Personnel (QSP) under the SC and will play a pivotal role in advising clients on equity capital market transactions, including IPOs, rights issues, placements, takeovers, and corporate restructuring initiatives.
• Lead and manage ECM corporate finance advisory mandates, providing strategic and technical
guidance to clients and internal teams.
• Act as a QSP, ensuring compliance with SC regulations and overseeing the preparation and
submission of SC filings and prospectuses.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulators, auditors, lawyers, and other
stakeholders.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior team members to build a high-
performing corporate finance team.
• Drive business development initiatives, identifying new opportunities in the equity capital
markets.
• Ensure all transactions adhere to internal risk and governance standards.
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for Director, Corporate Finance – Equity Markets brings a strong blend of strategic vision, corporate finance expertise, and leadership acumen. You are a forward-thinking and analytical leader with a proven track record in advising on equity capital market transactions, driving ECM mandates, and enabling value creation for clients. You excel at cross-functional collaboration, regulatory compliance, risk management, and leveraging financial innovation to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen the bank’s market position.
Key Requirements:
• Must be a Qualified Senior Personnel (QSP) recognized by the Securities Commission Malaysia.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in corporate finance advisory, with a strong focus on Equity Capital
Markets.
• Proven track record in managing ECM transactions: IPOs, rights issues, placements, takeovers, and
corporate restructuring.
• Strong understanding of Malaysian capital markets, Bursa Malaysia regulations, and SC guidelines.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fields; professional qualifications (e.g., CFA, CPA,
CA) are a plus.
What sets this company apart:
This is a solid investment bank with a strong reputation for integrity, client advisory excellence, and market expertise. The organisation is committed to driving collaboration and innovation across its corporate finance, capital markets, and advisory businesses as key pillars of its long-term growth strategy. It fosters a positive and inclusive culture, firmly rooted in its core values, and actively supports professional development, leadership growth, and performance excellence across all levels of the organisation.
What's next:
Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Don't miss out on this opportunity!
Apply today by clicking the link.
Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
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
About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Banking & Financial Services
Focus: investment banking
Industry: Financial Services
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Director
Location: Kuala Lumpur
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: TELFLF-242948F7
Date posted: 25 November 2025
Consultant: Sammie Sam
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