Group Strategic Investments Manager

About the Role
Lead the execution of individual workstreams related to mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, disposals, equity and debt capital market transactions, capital structure optimization initiatives, and others, across the company while providing support to the company’s subsidiaries. Support maintaining an adequate investment governance framework and ensure the execution of projects adheres to relevant processes and guidelines. Interact with all relevant departments in finance (e.g. Treasury, Planning, Assurance, Risk), other functions (e.g. legal, governance, IT, HR) as well as the business line to ensure the successful execution of strategic investments. Support the delivery of performance scorecards.

Key Accountabilities
Job Specific:

• Lead the execution of individual workstreams such as modeling, valuation, due diligence, project management, and structuring as required.
• Oversee the procurement, engagement, and management of external consultants for relevant projects as needed.
• Prepare relevant marketing materials.

Investment Governance

• Support the development, enhancement, revisions, and rollout of the Group’s Investment Governance Policies and Framework within the Group Companies.
• Ensure the smooth process and flow of investment project submissions to the investment committee.
• Present and provide advice regarding financial models to relevant internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all finalized project/deal financial models are internally consistent and quality assured, in line with the Group Economic Evaluation Guidelines.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with internal/external members of deal execution teams, acting as a focal point for operational deal-related matters (e.g. gathering information, scheduling meetings).
• Coordinate with key internal stakeholders, including Legal, Compliance, Finance, Marketing & Sales, among others, to develop business cases and complete deal requirements.

Generic:
Supervision

• Plan, supervise, and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
• Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient in their roles and deliver respective business objectives.

Budgets

• Provide input for the preparation of the Function / Division / Department / Section budgets, assist in the implementation of the approved Budget, and work plans to deliver business objectives.
• Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Implement approved Function/ Division/ Department/ Section policies, processes, systems, standards, and procedures to support the execution of work programs in line with company and International standards.

Performance Management

• Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Function/ Division / Department/ Section in line with the company Performance framework.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
• Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices to pursue greater efficiency in line with industry standards and define intelligent solutions for challenges confronting the function.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls, applicable legislation, and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices, and company Code of Practices.

Reports

• Provide inputs to prepare Management Information System (MIS) and progress reports for company Management.

Communication & Working Relationship
Internal:

• Chief Investment Officer
• Senior Vice President, Group Strategic Investments
• Vice President, Group Strategic Investments
• F&I Leadership
• Any other directorate/unit as required

External:

• (Potential) shareholders and partners
• Local and international vendors, contractors, and third-party service providers
• Relevant governmental organizations and entities

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Finance / Accounting
• Master's degree in Finance is a plus.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

• 10 years of experience gained through working in various roles that may include new business development, commercial/trading, growth, mergers and acquisitions, business model development.
• Strong strategic competence to support Finance & Investments and the wider organization’s strategy.
• Extensive financial management experience.

Professional Certifications

• CPA, ACCA, CFA preferred.