Head of Corporate Development

Role Summary

Job Summary: The Head of Corporate Development will lead strategic and corporate deals to drive growth, innovation, and transformation within CelcomDigi. This role involves identifying and executing mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and other strategic opportunities to enhance the company’s market position and achieve long-term business objectives. Additionally, the role includes overseeing portfolio management and governance of investee companies to ensure alignment with CelcomDigi’s strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Support develop and implement corporate development strategies aligned with CelcomDigi’s vision and goals.
• Mergers & Acquisitions: Identify, evaluate, and execute M&A opportunities to drive growth and diversification.
• Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats for prospective M&A opportunities.
• Financial Modeling: Lead M&A team in developing financial models to assess the viability and impact of potential deals and investments.
• Due Diligence: Lead due diligence processes, including financial, operational, and legal assessments.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management of CelcomDigi as well as investee companies, prospective investors, and partners.
• Integration: Oversee the integration of acquired companies and ensure seamless alignment with CelcomDigi’s operations and culture.
• Portfolio Management: Manage and monitor the performance of investee companies, ensuring they meet strategic and financial objectives.
• Governance: Implement and oversee governance frameworks for investee companies to ensure compliance with CelcomDigi’s standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ownership Strategy: Maintain a multi-year ownership strategy for CelcomDigi’s investments, including periodic review and reporting.
• Performance Evaluation: Monitor and independently evaluate the strategy, financial, and business performance of investee companies.
• Advisory Role: Provide advice to senior management and Nominee Directors on recommendations for current and forward-looking developments of investee companies.
• Reporting: Provide regular updates and reports to the executive team on corporate development activities, portfolio performance, and governance matters.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, management consulting, or related fields.
• Proven track record of successfully leading M&A transactions and strategic partnerships.
• Strong financial acumen and experience with financial modeling and valuation.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• High integrity and ethical standards

Next Steps

Thank you for taking the first step towards joining our team at CelcomDigi! After submitting your application, our Talent Acquisition team will review your CV and reach out to shortlisted candidates to guide you through the next steps, including a pre-screening conversation, interviews and or assessments.

At CelcomDigi, your work has the power to shape the future. As Malaysia’s leading Telco-Tech company, we are driving the nation’s digital transformation with 5G and AI, impacting over 20 million customers, enabling businesses to thrive, connecting communities, and advancing the nation.

Aligned with our employer value proposition “Grow with Purpose. Build with Trust.”, you will have the opportunity to innovate responsibly, creating products and services that advance society. Together, we are building Malaysia’s most trusted and responsible brand.

We look forward to advancing and inspiring Malaysia together with you #WeAreCelcomDigi

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