Company Description Pertama Digital Berhad supports innovative Govtech and Fintech initiatives that deliver impactful, inclusive solutions for people across Malaysia. The company focuses on leveraging technology to improve access to essential services and drive positive social and economic outcomes. Team members collaborate with government bodies, financial institutions, and technology partners to build user-centric digital products. Joining Pertama Digital Berhad offers the opportunity to contribute to mission-driven work that benefits diverse communities and promotes digital inclusion.Role Description
Role Description
We are looking for a sharp, ambitious Special Assistant to support the Group CEO across strategy, governance, and execution. This is a high-visibility role for someone ready to step up from a structured corporate or professional services environment into the heart of a listed group.
1. What you'll do:
- Produce research briefs, Board papers, and executive presentations for the GCEO
- Track industry, regulatory, and competitive developments relevant to PDB's businesses
- Coordinate cross-functional projects and follow through to closure
- Support the Office of the GCEO in day-to-day execution
2. What we're looking for :
- Minimum 3 years of working experience in a Bursa-listed company, multinational corporation, or Big Four firm
- Bachelor s Degree from a reputable university in Engineering, Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Working towards or completed professional qualification (ICAEW, ACCA, MIA, or MICPA) is an added advantage
- Genuinely interested in business, industry trends and market developments
- Strong written English PowerPoint, Excel proficiency
Discreet, organised and reliable
3. Why this role
- Direct exposure to the GCEO and management committee of a Bursa-listed group
- Accelerated learning across strategy, M&A, governance and operations
- Clear pathway into senior corporate roles
4. Key Responsibilities
Research & Business Intelligence
- Monitor industry, regulatory, and competitive developments and produce regular briefs
- Track Bursa announcements, Securities Commission notices, BNM circulars, and policy changes relevant to PDB
- Conduct ad-hoc research on counterparties, partners and market opportunities
Report & Presentation Writing
- Draft Board papers, committee papers and submissions under guidance
- Prepare presentations and briefing packs for GCEO engagements
- Quality checks and format outputs from other functions
Project Co-ordination
- Support cross-functional projects from kick-off to closure
- Maintain trackers of GCEO commitments and follow-up items
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and external advisers as directed
Office Support
- Prepare agendas and notes for GCEO meetings
- Manage confidential correspondence and information flow with discretion
- Support committee secretariat work as assigned
Special Assignments
- Undertake any other duties assigned by the GCEO
