The Senior Manager, Group Corporate Development & Strategy will play a critical leadership role in formulating, executing, and managing strategic initiatives to drive the Group's growth and value creation. This role requires strategic foresight, in-depth corporate finance expertise, and proven experience in managing complex transactions, including Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Initial Public Offerings (IPO), restructuring, and funding exercises. The incumbent will lead a high-performing team and work closely with the CFO, business units, and external advisors to deliver key corporate development outcomes. The role reports directly to the CFO and is also responsible for formulating and executing the Group's corporate strategy, business planning, and performance framework.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership & Team Management
Lead the Group Corporate Development & Strategy team to deliver strategic objectives and value-added initiatives.
Act as a thought partner to the CFO and senior leadership, contributing to corporate transformation, capital structuring, and growth strategies.
Cultivate a high-performance culture and build functional capabilities within the department, including assessing debt financing options and reviewing legal documents.
Corporate Strategy & Performance Alignment
Lead the development of Group-wide corporate strategy, ensuring alignment with the Group's long-term vision and business objectives.
Translate strategic goals into robust strategy maps and performance frameworks across core business sectors.
Identify key performance drivers within each sector and align them with Group strategic objectives to ensure a consistent and integrated approach.
Oversee the integration of strategic goals into annual business plans (AOP), corporate scorecards, and KPI cascades.
Conduct deep-dive analyses of financials, operational metrics, and business KPIs to provide insights, track strategic outcomes, and recommend corrective actions.
Corporate Development, M&A and Restructuring
Drive end-to-end execution of M&A transactions, including target identification, valuation, due diligence, negotiation, documentation, and post-merger integration.
Lead strategic restructuring initiatives across the Group to improve capital structure, optimize asset performance, and unlock shareholder value.
Evaluate business proposals, investment opportunities (greenfield and brownfield), and lead investment appraisal processes aligned with corporate objectives.
Value Creation Initiatives (Initial Public Offering) and Fundraising Initiatives
Oversee strategic planning and implementation of IPO exercises and other value unlocking initiatives.
Structure and execute capital raising efforts, including equity, debt, and hybrid instruments.
Manage engagement with investment banks, legal advisors, rating agencies, and regulators to ensure seamless execution of fund-raising activities.
Corporate Finance & Portfolio Management
Lead feasibility studies, financial modeling, project viability, and sensitivity analyses to assess investment returns and risks.
Monitor the Group's portfolio performance, conduct strategic reviews, and recommend divestment or enhancement strategies.
Advise on capital allocation and funding strategies across the Group and its subsidiaries.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline; professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CFA, CPA, ICAEW) are strongly preferred.
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in investment banking, corporate finance, corporate strategy, or related fields, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
Proven track record in leading M&A, IPO, restructuring, and fund-raising transactions.
Strong financial acumen with demonstrated ability in financial modeling, valuation, and strategic planning.
Excellent knowledge of capital markets, corporate governance, listing regulations, and funding structures.
Exceptional stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial analysis tools.
Knowledge of financial instruments, relevant authority guidelines, and good rapport with bankers/stakeholders.
