Investment Analyst

Job Scope:

• Strategic Investment Identification - Lead the identification, analysis, and evaluation of potential investment opportunities (M&A, JV, partnerships) including:
• Build financial models to evaluate the financial impact of investments
• Perform market research, competitive landscape and industry benchmarking
• Evaluate companies' business models and develop investment theses
• Due Diligence and Financial Analysis - Oversee the due diligence process for potential investments, assessing financial performance, operational capabilities, market positioning, and risks. Prepare presentations to provide investment recommendations based on a comprehensive analysis of qualitative and quantitative factors
• Deal Structuring and Negotiation - Support the structuring and negotiation of investment deals, working closely with legal, finance, and operational teams to ensure favourable terms that align with the company's strategic objectives.
• Portfolio Management – Monitor the performance of existing investments by tracking key operational and financial metrics, identifying areas for value creation, and supporting strategic and operational initiatives across portfolio companies
• Stakeholder Management - Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, legal teams, external advisors, and potential partners.

Requirements:

• A tertiary qualification or equivalent
• Minimum two (2) years working experience in corporate finance, IB, strategy, tech, or equivalent
• Equipped with strong commercial acumen
• Excellent financial analysis and modelling skills
• Strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture while managing granular details.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities within fast-paced and dynamic work environments
• Possess strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills including ability to ask relevant and probing questions
• Proficient in MS Excel i.e. you know the difference between vlookup and index match; and in MS Powerpoint as you'll be required to present insights in a thoughtful and concise manner
• Good command in English & B. Malaysia. Mandarin will be a plus point