Group Strategy Associate

Role Summary:This position is responsible for supporting research activities within the organization. The role involves monitoring the performance of Business Units, generating investment ideas and conductive comprehensive market research. The primary goal of the Research function within Group Strategy is to optimize capital allocation, drive strategic decision-making and enhance the Group’s Return on Capital Employed (ROCE).Key Responsibilities:Performance Monitoring & OptimizationConduct performance analysis of Business Units, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvementBenchmark the Business Units against industry peers and comparables to identify areas for performance enhancementOptimize the Group’s capital allocation by providing strategic insights and recommendations on resource distribution across Business UnitsRecommend initiatives and develop strategies to improve the Group’s overall financial performance, with a focus on enhancing Group ROCEUtilize and maintain monitoring dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable insights to senior managementPreparation of proposals and papers for presentation to the Board of DirectorsInvestment Opportunity IdentificationAssist with the identification and evaluation of both inbound and outbound ROCE-accretive investment opportunities that align with the Group’s strategic objectivesCollaborate with cross-functional teams in conducting financial analysis, due diligence and risk assessments for potential investmentsAssist with the development of investment thesis and present recommendations to the Executive CommitteeResearch & Analysis Conduct comprehensive industry and market research to identify megatrends, emerging opportunities and potential risksProvide strategic insights into market conditions, competitive landscape and macroeconomic factors that may impact the Group’s business operations and investment decisionsCollaborate with other departments to integrate market research findings into business strategies and decision-making processAny other duties as assignedKey Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related fields, with a Master’s degree or CFA / Chartered Accountancy qualification as an added advantage4-7 years experience in investment research, analysis, corporate finance, valuation, accounting advisory or related fields. Investment banking, equity research, corporate strategy and financial advisory backgrounds are an added advantageStrong analytical acumen, critical thinking and financial modelling capabilities, and robust understanding of corporate finance valuation techniquesDemonstration of ability to manage concurrent priorities within dynamic and fast-paced environmentsStrong communication, collaborative and cross-functional stakeholder management skills with the ability to articulate and present findings from research and analysis to stakeholders at various levelsProficiency in Bloomberg, business acumen, strategic thinking and a proactive approach to problem solving