Job Purpose:

Responsible for leading the IOIPG's corporate finance function, overseeing capital structure management, fundraising initiatives and strategic financing activities across the Group to support IOIPG's growth plans.

This position plays a critical role in structuring and executing financing transactions, including (and not limited to) sukuk programmes, debt capital market issuances, syndicated financing and other fundraising initiatives, while maintaining strong relationships with financial institutions, investors and regulatory bodies.

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Finance Strategy

Lead the development and execution of the Group's corporate finance and capital management strategies.
Evaluate funding structures to support property development projects, land acquisitions and strategic investments.
Provide financial advisory to senior management on capital structure optimisation and financing options.

Fundraising & Debt Capital Markets

Lead and execute fundraising initiatives, including bank financing, syndicated loans and debt capital market transactions.
Structure and manage sukuk programmes, bonds and other capital market instruments.
Drive engagement with investment banks, financial institutions and capital market participants.

Financing Execution

Lead the structuring, negotiation and execution of financing transactions, including:
Sukuk issuance
Medium Term Note (MTN) programmes
Syndicated loans
Project financing
Oversee financial modelling, transaction documentation and due diligence processes.

Stakeholder & Investor Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with:
Local, international and investment banks
Legal and financial advisors
Rating agencies
Regulatory bodies
Represent the Group in financing discussions and negotiations.

Financial Risk & Capital Management

Monitor and manage the Group's capital structure, debt maturity profile and financing costs.
Support treasury in managing liquidity planning and financial risk exposure.
Provide recommendations on refinancing strategies and funding optimisation.

Strategic Projects

Support major corporate initiatives including:
M&A transactions
Asset monetisation initiatives
Strategic partnerships
Capital restructuring exercises

Requirements:

Education & Experience

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline.
Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent is an advantage.
Minimum 15 years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking or treasury.
Strong experience in fundraising, sukuk or debt capital markets transactions.
Experience within property development, infrastructure or listed companies is preferred.

Technical Competencies

Capital structure and financial modelling
Debt capital markets and sukuk structuring
Corporate finance advisory
Banking and capital markets engagement

Leadership & Personal Attributes

Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Strategic and analytical mindset
Ability to manage complex financing transactions
Strong leadership and team management capability

General Manager/Head, Corporate Finance