Corporate Planner

**Job Detail**:

- Job Reference
- P8580

**Direct Search Global is working with international maritime company to fill the role of Corporate Planner (Projects & Business Improvements) to be based in their Malaysia office.**

**Why this job?**

You get to work with a Maritime multinational company that is in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You will be exposed to different aspects of a public listed company in terms of finance and corporate planning. You will be greatly involved in the end-to-end business opportunity identification, merger & acquisition discussions, and projects.

**Who should apply?**

A person who has at least 10 years of experience in merger and acquisition transactions, and is looking for career advancement with a drive at a multinational company.

**Responsibilities**:

- Oversee the assessment of potential business ideas, mergers, acquisitions, and corporate projects, including transaction structuring and execution plans for successful project implementation.
- Act as a business partner for designated Business Units, Service Units, and/or subsidiaries, contributing to strategy formulation, risk management, and investor relations.
- Identify opportunities for business growth, manage their evaluation in alignment with Group objectives, and extend similar support to the assigned BU, SU, and/or subsidiaries.
- Evaluate the feasibility of external merger and acquisition opportunities, new business ideas, and their fit with the Group’s long-term plans, developing suitable transaction and capital structures.
- Facilitate process improvements, address performance issues, and ensure operational excellence, providing consultation and guidance to the assigned BU, SU, and/or subsidiaries.
- Offer advisory assistance to the designated Business Units (BU), Service Units (SU), and/or subsidiaries as they carry out their specific processes and initiatives, providing guidance on potential areas for enhancement.
- Exercise oversight over the implementation of business and process improvements by consistently assessing the progress to guarantee the attainment of objectives.

**Job Requirements**:

- A minimum of 10 years’ experience in finance, corporate planning, equity research, investment banking, or consultancy, with expertise in merger and acquisition, post-merger integration, or capital market transactions.
- Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Studies, Economics, Engineering, or equivalent. Additional qualifications like a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or an MBA would be advantageous.
- Strong communication skills