Investor Advisory Consultant

*Joining Arup*
Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

With positive momentum in the area of PPP and project finance advice, Arup requires a motivated individual with proven financial advisory experience with major infrastructure projects. The purpose of this role is to support the finance and economics offering across Southeast Asia, from our Kuala Lumpur office. This is a high impact role that will help shape the future of Arup's Advisory business and will include client engagement, work winning, project delivery, training and mentoring and technical advice. You will provide focus, continuity and technical guidance across infrastructure advisory projects across various infrastructure subsectors.

The Opportunity

• Manage economic consulting engagements across Southeast Asia, focusing on government investment in infrastructure and macroeconomic trend analysis. Assist in business case preparations, manage multiple projects, and ensure timely, budget-compliant delivery.
• Stay updated on economic theory and policy developments, contribute to team training, and participate in the Economics Skills Network.
• Support proposal preparation, collaborate on multidisciplinary bids, and maintain internal relationships within Southeast Asia, particularly in strategy consulting and various planning sectors.
• Provide high-quality economic analysis, establish trust with clients, and develop and strengthen client relationships.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• Holding a relevant qualification, having an expertise in financial modelling and analysis, including experience with complex project finance models
• Experience in preparing government-side business case documents to facilitate approval of budget allocations
• Familiarity with project finance structures and key credit metrics associated with well-structured transactions. An understanding of Public Private
• Partnerships and underlying commercial structures and risk allocations
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

What We Offer You
At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Please see a list of Arup's Malaysia benefits below:

• Flexible working hours
• Paid maternity leave for 98 days
• Paid paternity leave for 7 working days
• Birthday leave
• Mobile phone allowance
• Travel allowance
• Purchase Additional leave of up to 20 days (permanent employees)
• International mobility opportunities
• Paid Annual subscription to relevant Professional association.
• Reimbursement of Professional Engineers application and examination fees
• Exam Leave (6 days)
• QP allowance
• Master's Degree Sponsorship Scheme
• Car allowance for Associates and above.

Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup provide an environment where you will make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process
Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.