Remote Business Growth Strategist

Summary

Join a global player with over 150 years of history as a Regional Business Developer for Asia Pacific to drive group growth initiatives and support Group Strategy, M&A, and Venturing activities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics (or a related field)
• 10-15 years of relevant business experience with significant expertise in strategy, venture capital (VC), private equity (PE), mergers & acquisitions (M&A), or similar fields
• Experience working in Asia Pac markets with a deep understanding of regional business dynamics of the real estate and construction field / Excellent networking
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in market research, competitive analysis, and financial modeling
• Ability to think strategically and translate insights into actionable growth strategies
• Expertise in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders across different geographies in Asia Pac
• Strong communication, influencing and presentation skills
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of one or more local languages of Singapore or Malaysia (Mandarin, Malay, Tamil) is a strong advantage

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Strategy and M&A in Asia Pacific region with strategy development
• Collaborate with the Group Strategy team to implement strategic initiatives, including portfolio optimization, value creation and competitive positioning
• Support the Chief Growth Officer and his team with deal origination and scouting activities by leveraging industry networks
• Work closely with Group Functions and local country organizations to leverage market and industry insights
• Support the Head of Umdasch Group Venturing in identifying industry trends, emerging technologies, and market disruptions
• Build and nurture relationships with key industry stakeholders, such as venture capital firms, PEs, start-ups, Prop- and ConTech, to foster an ecosystem of venturing and innovation
• Identify and manage strategic growth opportunities (potential acquisitions, partnerships, and investments)
• Oversee portfolio of new business opportunities by regularly monitoring performance, and value creation opportunities

Benefits

• The chance to make a significant impact on the company's growth and investment strategy
• An attractive and modern working environment in a successful, international family business
• Individual professional and personal development opportunities
• Flexible working hours