Reports to: Chief Operating Officer / Chief Executive Officer
Position Purpose: To lead InvestSarawak’s investment function by identifying, evaluating and facilitating strategic investment opportunities aligned with Sarawak’s economic priorities, while managing investor engagements, the investment pipeline and the performance of the Investment team.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Investment, Accounting or a related discipline; a relevant Master’s degree or professional qualification is an advantage.
- At least 8 years of relevant experience in investment analysis, investment promotion, corporate finance, economic development or investor facilitation, including supervisory or team-lead experience.
- Experience in evaluating investment proposals, business plans, financial projections, feasibility studies and commercial risks.
- Strong knowledge of financial modelling, investment appraisal, market research, economic analysis and risk assessment.
- Experience in engaging investors, government agencies, financial institutions, industry stakeholders and senior decision-makers.
- Strong leadership, analytical, negotiation, report-writing, presentation and stakeholder-management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with good written and verbal communication skills in Bahasa Malaysia and English and a high level of integrity, confidentiality and attention to detail.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and manage the Investment Team assigned in implementing InvestSarawak’s approved investment strategies, programmes and annual work plans.
- Identify and assess investment opportunities aligned with Sarawak’s priority sectors and economic-development objectives.
- Oversee the evaluation of investment proposals, business plans, financial projections and feasibility studies, including their commercial viability, economic impact and risks.
- Review financial models, investment appraisals, market analyses and recommendations prepared by Investment Analysts.
- Prepare and present investment reports, management papers, briefing notes and recommendations for management’s consideration.
- Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective investors and monitor the progress and outcomes of investment projects.
- Lead engagements with prospective and existing investors under portfolio, understand their requirements and coordinate appropriate facilitation support.
- Coordinate with government agencies, regulatory authorities, financial institutions and industry stakeholders to address investors’ requirements and project issues.
- Monitor relevant market trends, sector developments, government policies and economic conditions, and provide timely advice to management.
- Supervise, guide and evaluate the Investment team, monitor departmental targets and key performance indicators, and prepare periodic performance reports.
- Support investment missions, business-matching sessions, investor meetings, site visits and promotional programmes, and perform other investment-related duties assigned by management.
