Reports to: Investment Manager – Team A or Team B
Position Purpose: To serve as InvestSarawak’s sector-focused investment analyst by converting market, company, project, financial and policy information into clear, decision-grade analysis for investor targeting, investment appraisal and management decision-making. The position supports the Investment Manager throughout the investor lifecycle and provides analytical input to the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, management, the Board and relevant investment committees, including the Sarawak Investment Evaluation Committee where required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business, Investment, Statistics, Data Analytics, Engineering or another discipline relevant to InvestSarawak’s priority sectors.
- Preferably 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in investment analysis, corporate finance, consulting, banking, economic development, market research, industry analysis or a related field.
- Strong understanding of financial statements, commercial and investment analysis, market research and project assessment.
- Ability to analyse industries, value chains, companies, technologies and investment trends.
- Strong quantitative, research and report-writing capability.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with financial modelling, data visualisation, CRM, business-intelligence or AI-enabled analytical tools is an advantage.
- Ability to examine information critically, verify assumptions and present complex findings in a concise manner.
- Good command of written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia. Additional languages relevant to InvestSarawak’s target markets are an advantage.
- Exposure to one or more priority sectors such as clean energy, petrochemicals, semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, digital infrastructure, tourism or services is an advantage.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Sector Intelligence and Market Mapping. Develop and maintain detailed knowledge of assigned priority sectors; monitor global and regional industry developments, technology trends, investment flows, competitors, policy changes and emerging opportunities; map value chains, key companies, investors, suppliers and ecosystem gaps relevant to Sarawak; and identify target companies and potential investment opportunities for proactive investor engagement.
- Investment Appraisal and Evaluation. Review investment proposals, business plans, financial information and project assumptions; assess strategic fit, commercial rationale, economic contribution, employment potential, local participation, technology transfer, infrastructure requirements and other relevant impacts; identify key project risks, assumptions, information gaps and matters requiring clarification; and support the development of evaluation criteria, scoring tools and comparative assessments.
- Decision Support. Prepare investment papers, sector briefs, company profiles, management notes, Board materials and presentations. Produce concise recommendations supported by evidence and clearly distinguish facts, assumptions, risks and outstanding issues. Provide analytical input for InvestSarawak’s role in the Sarawak Investment Evaluation Committee and other relevant committees.
- Investor Targeting and Engagement. Support the Investment Manager in identifying and profiling prospective investors; prepare customised value propositions, briefing materials and sector information; participate in investor meetings, investment missions, conferences and site visits where sector or analytical support is required; and prepare meeting records, analytical follow-up and recommendations.
- Project and Pipeline Analysis. Maintain accurate analytical records for assigned investment leads and projects; monitor progression, quality and status of investment opportunities; and support pipeline reporting and analysis, including conversion, investment value, jobs, sector distribution and project implementation.
- Cross-Functional Support. Work closely with the Strategy, Intelligence, Think Tank, Evaluation & AI Division on sector research, science and technology assessment, economic analysis and data-driven intelligence; work with Facilitation Officers so analytical findings inform project implementation and investor support; and obtain information from relevant ministries, agencies, utilities, technical advisers and other stakeholders.
- Data, Technology and Knowledge Management. Maintain sector databases, investor profiles and institutional knowledge relating to assigned sectors. Support the use of AI, data analytics, CRM and business-intelligence tools for investor profiling and investment analysis, and ensure information used in investment assessments is accurate, current and appropriately sourced.
- Governance and Confidentiality. Maintain strict confidentiality over commercially sensitive investors and government information. Ensure analysis is objective, evidence-based and prepared in accordance with InvestSarawak’s policies and governance requirements, and perform other duties reasonably assigned by the Investment Manager, Chief Operating Officer or Chief Executive Officer.
