Senior Associate

Strategy and Corporate development – Senior Associate

About us

Abdul Latif Jameel is a diversified conglomerate founded in Saudi Arabia in 1945, operating across six strategic business sectors:
Mobility, Financial Services, Energy & Environment, Health, Diversified, and Investment. With a family of more than 11,000 employees in over 30 countries across six continents, our people are at the centre of all we do.

In the Asia Pacific region, our operations span across multiple markets such as Japan, China, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand. In 2021, Abdul Latif Jameel established its Asia Pacific office based out of Singapore as part of its commitment to expand and to serve as a gateway to the fast-growing markets in the region.

About the role

Abdul Latif Jameel is seeking an exceptional, experienced and dynamic Senior Associate for our Strategy and Corporate Development team in its Mobility Sector.

This role is integral to driving strategic initiatives and fostering corporate growth through meticulous planning, analysis, and execution of key projects. The person will be part of the team that helps to chart and drive the medium to long term direction of the Mobility business in Abdul Latif Jameel. He / She will be a member of the team led by the Managing Director, Mobility Strategy and Corporate Development (who is based in Singapore).

The ideal candidate

• Will be expected to drive projects and corporate tasks with relative supervision of a more senior member of the team
• Must have a hands-on and detail-oriented behaviour, "go-get" and "from scratch to finish" way of working; from researching, performing analysis, to timely driving projects and people, as well as crafting, presenting, getting buy-ins of strategies from businesses leaders or driving business opportunities or corporate development topics – the candidate will have to oversee and be responsible for every detail.
• Must have proven skills in communicating clearly, articulating complex ideas or concepts – both orally and by presentation. In particular, skills in crafting impactful (both visually and in content) presentation slides are a must have.
• Will be a strategic thinker with a experience in corporate strategy, business development, and project management. Consulting and analytical toolkit from previous Corporate Strategy or consulting experience is a basic requirement – but is not enough.
• Must excel in navigating both established and nascent organizational environments, securing buy-ins from decision-makers, and establishing and maintaining robust internal and external relationships. Proven abilities in EQ and must in diverse organizations are a must
• Will need to possess background in Automotive and Mobility industry (ideally in the distribution segment). Other experience in other industry welcome but not a must.

As such, the ideal candidate should be an
all-rounder
, who features not only
acute analytical skills
but
knowledge or exposure in the Automotive industry

Key Responsibilities
(not exhaustive):

Strategic Planning and Execution:

• Participate in development and implementation comprehensive strategic plans to achieve corporate goals and objectives.
• Help managing of monthly, quarterly and annual strategy planning cycle, working with SBUs to develop and refine business strategies
• Conduct market analysis to identify growth opportunities and potential risks.
• Co-lead the evaluation of new business ventures, mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships.
• Collaborate with senior leadership as well as corporate functions to align strategic initiatives with overall company vision and mission.

Corporate Development
:

• Contribute to the process (due diligence etc.) for potential acquisitions and partnerships with the Corporate M&A and Business teams
• Help develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, partners, and industry experts.

Financial Analysis and Reporting
:

• Conduct detailed financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare comprehensive business cases, financial models, and investment proposals.
• Monitor and report on the performance of strategic initiatives and corporate development projects.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Contribute in nurturing relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. government, consulting, experts, etc.) to ensure alignment and buy-in for strategic initiatives.

Organizational Navigation and Relationship Management
:

• Secure buy-ins from key decision-makers for strategic initiatives.
• Establish and maintain strong internal and external relationships to support corporate development efforts.

Qualifications
:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in corporate strategy, business development, or management consulting or equivalent
• Experience in automotive industry, ideally in distribution of cars
• Exposure in successful project management and strategic planning.
• Experience in financial modelling and analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Skills in clear, clean and state of art slide design to ensure Powerpoint decks are impactful
• Proficiency in using and leveraging AI tools
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation.
• Fluent English required. Chinese or Arabic appreciated