Head of Funding & Projects

Job Description

In this role at CelcomDigi, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization's fundraising efforts, including developing and executing comprehensive funding strategies aligned with the overall goals and objectives, managing relationships with potential investors and lenders, analyzing financial markets, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, all while reporting directly to senior leadership and driving the organization's financial sustainability.

You Are

• Able to earns others' trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions
• Somebody who is strong at managing KPIs and deliverables. Demonstrate accountability and adaptability.
• Focuses on results and desired outcomes and how best to achieve them.
• Adheres to all workplace and safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic financing to support-short term and long-term financial goals
• Lead efforts to secure funding from various sources including negotiation of terms and drafting with local & international banks, rating agencies
• Optimise capital structure by managing debt issuance, refinancing and working capital management
• Build and maintain strong banking relationships, funding partners, auditors
• Monitor financial markets and economic conditions to identify opportunities for funding and capital-raising activities
• Support and provide expertise / strategic advisory to subsidiaries’ funding management, corporate finance exercises including compliance to listing requirements
• Actively contribute to high impact strategic initiatives, collaborate with various stakeholders to achieve projects’ goals & objectives
• Manage Funding & Projects team and provide guidance and mentorship to support their professional development
• To be involved in special internal projects including research and evaluate investments, financing options and restructuring projects.

Requirements

• Experience : 8+ years experience in in fundraising with direct dealing with banks, negotiation of financing agreements, knowledge in listing requirements. Ability to think strategically. Ability to work independently.
• Skills: financial analysis, cashflow planning and liquidity management, negotiation skills
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business or related field. Certification: Professional qualifications (e.g. ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CFA) preferred but not required

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, we aspire to be Malaysia’s leading telco-tech company — the nation’s digital growth engine — powering transformation through 5G, AI, and innovation that impacts over 20 million customers. Here, your role goes beyond work. It’s about enabling businesses to thrive, connecting communities, and advancing society, as we build a brand rooted in trust, reliability and customer excellence. Aligned with our employer value proposition, Grow with Purpose. Build with Trust, you’ll have the opportunity to innovate responsibly and create digital solutions that truly make a difference. If you're driven, future focused, and ready to be part of something bigger, we want you on our team.

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