Investment Strategy Manager

Job Purpose

The role holder is responsible for develop concept papers in line with investment strategy which include i.e. strategic fit, investment criteria and sourcing filtration, potential targets, competitive landscape, industry trends and market size. The role holder shall carry out his duties in accordance the company strategic direction and with the stipulated business policies and procedures.

Job Responsibility

Business Development & Sourcing

•Harvest investment opportunities, that qualify for the investment pipeline with inputs from, Clusters, FUs, Subsidiaries, investment bankers, private equity / venture capital funds, existing network, and desktop research
•Develop concept papers in line with investment strategy which include i.e. strategic fit, investment criteria and sourcing filtration, potential targets, competitive landscape, industry trends and market size.
•Engage and manage the relevant stakeholders for investment opportunities 
•Present investment concepts to senior management and committee to obtain approval
•Facilitate opportunity scouting screening, targets/partner’s shortlisting
•Conduct market screening and list potential targets with inputs from, investment bankers, private equity / venture capital funds, existing network, and desktop research
•Develop an initial opportunity assessment “teaser” and asses potential benefits to stc
•Maintain repository of deal flow activities and potential target information details
•Manage the sourcing activities of potential concepts
•Align with Investment Strategy Planning for investment filteration, and co-develop concept filteration with relevant clusters

Expert role

•Serve as an evangelist and subject matter expert in specific verticals to support strategic investment concept development
•Adhere to adhocs & tasks as directed by investment strategy GM in order to meet business objectives
•Review and provide insights to different investment opportunities
•Engage with clusters and associated subsidiaries to develop and/or review growth strategies
•Support clusters in defining filteration criteria, as applicable, and act as the subject matter advisor
•Support the sourcing team to identify strategic-fit targets based on the filteration criteria
•Identify, track and report latest market trends in alignment with related departments within stc Group
Engage in execution activities, as applicable, across the investment cycle to provide vertical expertise in areas related to commercial & technical

Job Responsibility (Cont.)

Years of Experience

6-8

Nature of Experience

Prior experience in business development, strategy, investment in a telecommunication industry

Job Band

SME

Skills

Investment Analysis & strategies skills
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Presentation skills
Negotiation skills
Problem solving skills
 

Education

Additional Education

Certifications

Strategic Management Professional (SMP) certification
Strategic Planning Professional (SPP) certification
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)