Associate / Senior Associate (Private Equity) - Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur - Randstad Malaysia

Description

Company Description

Randstad is partnering with one of the leading regional private equity fund manager headquartered in Singapore, with a strong presence in Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. Focused on the lower mid-market & mid-market space, this client manages a diverse portfolio of businesses across various sectors in Southeast Asia.

Position Description: As a Senior Associate within the Value Creation Team, you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic initiatives and transformation programs for portfolio companies. Working closely with senior executives, you will serve as a mentor, coach, and strategic advisor. Your responsibilities will include:

• Post-transaction support: Act as a sparring partner to portfolio company management teams, leading major business turnaround initiatives and projects.
• Formulation of transformation programs: Develop strategies for Commercial Excellence, including salesforce effectiveness, incentivization schemes, pricing optimization, and digital marketing initiatives.
• Knowledge sharing and capability development: Share expertise within the investment group and guide portfolio companies in areas such as supply chain optimization, ESG initiatives, and digital transformation.
• Collaboration with the company's Portfolio Team: Work closely with the broader team to drive critical performance and organizational health initiatives across portfolio companies.
• Third-party consulting management: Potentially lead or co-lead teams from consulting firms supporting portfolio companies, collaborating with CEOs and C-suite executives.
• Pre-transaction support: Assist Deal teams with targeted commercial due diligence (CDD) and contribute to crafting 100-day Value Creation Plans, including research on the competitive landscape within relevant sectors.
  
  

Experience And Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of professional experience, preferably with a background in independently leading Commercial Excellence initiatives and Commercial Due Diligence (CDD).
• Experience in driving value creation for SMEs and mid-market companies in Southeast Asia.
• Proven track record with top-tier management consulting, transformation & turnaround firms, or private equity firms in the region.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience working with business leaders at the Board, CXO, and CXO-1 levels.
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, familiarity with financial models, and industry analyses.
• Superior critical thinking, problem-solving, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Conversational fluency in a key local language in the Southeast Asian region (Mandarin or other dialects, Bahasa Melayu, Thai) is preferred.
  
  

If you are keen on this role, do apply via the link or reach out to bryant at