5 Strategic Initiatives Leader jobs in Malaysia

Funding Societies | Modalku is the largest SME digital finance platform in Southeast Asia. We are licensed and operating in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam, and backed by Sequoia India (Peak XV), Softbank Vision Fund, Khazanah and SMBC bank amongst many others. Funding Societies | Modalku provides business financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which is funded by individual and institutional investors, as well as payments solutions to SMEs and consumers.

Here at Funding Societies | Modalku we live by our core values GETFS:

• Grow Relentlessly: Strive to become our best, most authentic selves.
• Enable Teamwork, Disable Politics: Only by forging togetherness, we help each other succeed.
• Test Measure Act: Stay curious and reinvent ourselves, through innovation and experimentation.
• Focus on Impact: Create impact through bias for action and tangible results.
• Serve with Obsession: Build win-win relationships for the long-term by having a customer obsession.

We are seeking a highly capable, strategic, and execution-driven leader to support the Country Head in driving cross-team alignment, accelerating strategic initiatives, managing key partnerships, and improving organizational effectiveness across Funding Societies Malaysia. As a strategic partner to the Country Head, this role enables a sharper focus on priority of commercial, operational, product, and strategic domains.

The ideal candidate will not only shape and execute high impact initiatives but will also bring versatile leadership to proactively strengthen key areas alongside the Country Head , in stabilizing and elevating functions to ensure continuity and long term success.

What you will do:

1. Cross-Functional Leadership & Strategy Execution

• Drive alignment and cross-learning across multiple sales and business development teams focusing on different products and SME segments.
• Identify, prioritize, and implement commercial and operational improvement initiatives that drive revenue, risk-adjusted returns, and productivity.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and performance reviews with functional leaders to ensure consistent delivery of targets and KPIs.
• Collaborate with FP&A to track business performance and support commercial budgeting processes.
• Provide hands-on, targeted leadership for priority initiatives where functional alignment is needed.
  

2. SME & Institutional Partnerships

• Create strategy and roadmap for strategic partnerships across Malaysia-based SME ecosystems, including digital banks, fintech platforms, and ecosystem enablers, enabling sales teams.
• Serve as the relationship lead for partners whose engagement spans multiple segments, products, or investor bases.
• Structure, negotiate, and operationalize partnership models to drive mutual value and scalability.

3. Product & Innovation Leadership

• Act as commercial and operational lead for select financial product verticals, collaborating with Group Product, Credit, and Risk teams to shape roadmaps, pricing strategies, and go-to-market approaches.
  

4. Strategic Projects & Business Growth

• Drive key strategic initiatives on behalf of the Country Head or Group Leadership, including new product launches, market expansion efforts, and programs designed to boost revenue growth and enhance overall financial performance.
• Support the development of strategic business plans and investor narratives, working closely with internal and external stakeholders.

What we are looking for:

Experience & Background:

• 7–12 years of experience in strategy, fintech, consulting, product, or business operations.

• Commercial and financial literacy: Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated experience managing cross-functional projects or teams.
• Experience working with FP&A or finance teams on commercial budgeting, business planning, and P&L understanding.

• Proven track record in building partnerships, launching new products, or leading business transformation initiatives.
• Analytical, structured, and results-oriented with strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Familiarity with fund structuring and investor engagement via wholesale funds, VCC, or other capital-raising structures.
• Demonstrated ability to take strategic concepts from idea to measurable results in complex, fast-moving environments.
• Experience leading through change and ambiguity, influencing diverse stakeholders to align behind new priorities.
• High resilience under pressure, with the ability to rapidly adapt priorities in response to shifting market, organisational, or regulatory conditions.
• Strong track record of driving outcomes through cross-functional teams without direct line authority, including conflict resolution and alignment-building

Preferred Attributes

• Familiarity with SME lending, digital financial services, or embedded finance models.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders, institutional investors, or government-linked organizations.
• Passion for technology, innovation, and data-driven execution—especially in leveraging AI for business productivity.

• Time off - We would love you to take time off to rest and rejuvenate. We offer flexible paid vacations as well as many other observed holidays by country. We also like to have our people take a day off for special days like birthdays and work anniversaries.
• Flexible working - We believe in giving back the control of work & life to our people. We trust our people and love to provide the space to accommodate each and everyone's working style and personal life.
• Medical benefits - We offer health insurance coverage for our employees and dependents. Our people focus on our mission knowing we have their backs for their loved ones too.
• Mental health and wellness - We understand that our team productivity is directly linked to our mental and physical health. Hence we organize org-wide fitness initiatives and engage partners to provide well-being coaching.
• Tech support - We provide a company laptop for our employees and the best possible support for the right equipment/tools to enable high productivity

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Funding Societies | Modalku

is the largest SME digital finance platform in Southeast Asia. We are licensed and operating in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam, and backed by Sequoia India (Peak XV), Softbank Vision Fund, Khazanah and SMBC bank amongst many others. Funding Societies | Modalku provides business financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which is funded by individual and institutional investors, as well as payments solutions to SMEs and consumers.

Here at Funding Societies | Modalku we live by our core values GETFS: Grow Relentlessly:

Strive to become our best, most authentic selves. Enable Teamwork, Disable Politics:

Only by forging togetherness, we help each other succeed. Test Measure Act:

Stay curious and reinvent ourselves, through innovation and experimentation. Focus on Impact:

Create impact through bias for action and tangible results. Serve with Obsession:

Build win-win relationships for the long-term by having a customer obsession. We are seeking a highly capable, strategic, and execution-driven leader to support the Country Head in driving cross-team alignment, accelerating strategic initiatives, managing key partnerships, and improving organizational effectiveness across Funding Societies Malaysia. As a strategic partner to the Country Head, this role enables a sharper focus on priority of commercial, operational, product, and strategic domains. The ideal candidate will not only shape and execute high impact initiatives but will also bring versatile leadership to proactively strengthen key areas alongside the Country Head , in stabilizing and elevating functions to ensure continuity and long term success. What you will do: 1. Cross-Functional Leadership & Strategy Execution Drive alignment and cross-learning across multiple sales and business development teams focusing on different products and SME segments. Identify, prioritize, and implement commercial and operational improvement initiatives that drive revenue, risk-adjusted returns, and productivity. Develop and maintain dashboards and performance reviews with functional leaders to ensure consistent delivery of targets and KPIs. Collaborate with FP&A to track business performance and support commercial budgeting processes. Provide hands-on, targeted leadership for priority initiatives where functional alignment is needed.

2. SME & Institutional Partnerships Create strategy and roadmap for strategic partnerships across Malaysia-based SME ecosystems, including digital banks, fintech platforms, and ecosystem enablers, enabling sales teams. Serve as the relationship lead for partners whose engagement spans multiple segments, products, or investor bases. Structure, negotiate, and operationalize partnership models to drive mutual value and scalability. 3. Product & Innovation Leadership Act as commercial and operational lead for select financial product verticals, collaborating with Group Product, Credit, and Risk teams to shape roadmaps, pricing strategies, and go-to-market approaches.

4. Strategic Projects & Business Growth Drive key strategic initiatives on behalf of the Country Head or Group Leadership, including new product launches, market expansion efforts, and programs designed to boost revenue growth and enhance overall financial performance. Support the development of strategic business plans and investor narratives, working closely with internal and external stakeholders. What we are looking for: Experience & Background: 7–12 years of experience in strategy, fintech, consulting, product, or business operations. Commercial and financial literacy: Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated experience managing cross-functional projects or teams. Experience working with FP&A or finance teams on commercial budgeting, business planning, and P&L understanding. Proven track record in building partnerships, launching new products, or leading business transformation initiatives. Analytical, structured, and results-oriented with strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities. Familiarity with fund structuring and investor engagement via wholesale funds, VCC, or other capital-raising structures. Demonstrated ability to take strategic concepts from idea to measurable results in complex, fast-moving environments. Experience leading through change and ambiguity, influencing diverse stakeholders to align behind new priorities. High resilience under pressure, with the ability to rapidly adapt priorities in response to shifting market, organisational, or regulatory conditions. Strong track record of driving outcomes through cross-functional teams without direct line authority, including conflict resolution and alignment-building Preferred Attributes Familiarity with SME lending, digital financial services, or embedded finance models. Experience working with senior stakeholders, institutional investors, or government-linked organizations. Passion for technology, innovation, and data-driven execution—especially in leveraging AI for business productivity. Time off - We would love you to take time off to rest and rejuvenate. We offer flexible paid vacations as well as many other observed holidays by country. We also like to have our people take a day off for special days like birthdays and work anniversaries. Flexible working - We believe in giving back the control of work & life to our people. We trust our people and love to provide the space to accommodate each and everyone's working style and personal life. Medical benefits - We offer health insurance coverage for our employees and dependents. Our people focus on our mission knowing we have their backs for their loved ones too. Mental health and wellness - We understand that our team productivity is directly linked to our mental and physical health. Hence we organize org-wide fitness initiatives and engage partners to provide well-being coaching. Tech support - We provide a company laptop for our employees and the best possible support for the right equipment/tools to enable high productivity Interested to know more about us? Learn about our Stories

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Assistant Manager, Agency Strategic Initiatives page is loadedAssistant Manager, Agency Strategic Initiatives Apply locations Kuala Lumpur time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id 25040374

Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in the planning, formulation, implementation, and monitoring of long and short-term strategies particularly for Y2 onwards agents and leaders and drive the development and management of Top Tier agents (i.e. MDRT) and MDRT Builder.

• Support immediate supervisor in preparing analysis, proposal, and management presentations with respect to long and short-term strategies / initiatives for Agency Distribution, aiming to create / strengthen a value proposition aligning with the Company’s business and strategic direction.

• Working closely with Regional Heads and MDRT Workstream on the MDRT aspirants by providing the MDRT reporting, tracking of their performance and performance analysis. Identify potential opportunity / area of improvement / learning, for future strategic planning and management.

• Collaborate with key stakeholders from all functions in managing the development of leaders and Y2 onwards strategy including MDRT agents and MDRT Builder such as introduction of MDRT and MDRT Builder privileges and initiatives, recognition and/or promotion of MDRT qualification, MDRT Networking session, Mentor and Mentee Program, etc.

• Promote awareness through events and activities to increase branding awareness of MDRT and MDRT Builder across all regions and among agencies.

• Assist immediate supervisor in development of compelling propositions, preparing campaigns and branding / promotional materials related to MDRT for Agency Distribution.

• Participate in various company-wide business initiatives as required. Follow-up-and-follow-through any actions needed to ensure smooth implementation of strategies and initiatives and ensure timely delivery of key milestones of the implementation plans.

• Roles and responsibilities are not limited to the list above and may include ad hoc tasks that may arise from time to time.

Job Specification:

a. Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or any other related field

b. Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience with life insurance knowledge and engagement with agency, especially in Agency Distribution / Agency Strategy / Projects Management Office.

c. Knowledge

• Strong analytical skills and ability to connect the dots.
• Strong communication skills with ability to communicate with the team, internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to articulate strategies in the form of business presentations.
• Project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Has a good command of written and spoken English.
• Self-motivated and able to work under minimum supervision always.
• Demonstrate high willingness to learn and go beyond status quo.
• Works well under pressure, and a good team player.
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word & Microsoft Excel.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.

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Assistant Manager, CX Strategic Initiatives & Transformation

Apply at Menara Affin, TRX | Full-time | Posted Today | Requisition ID: JR103299

Create your future with Affin!

Join us at AFFIN, where open minds meet and inspire each other through a shared commitment to excellence. Stay at the forefront of the industry and make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Management: Serve as the key liaison for CX transformation, monitor project progress, and consolidate updates. Lead the implementation of strategies to enhance customer experience. Assist in developing project plans, timelines, and deliverables, proactively addressing potential roadblocks.
2. Strategic Planning: Support the development of CX strategies aligned with organizational goals. Conduct market research, benchmarking, and data analysis to identify best practices and innovative strategies. Collaborate with unit heads on annual plans and initiatives.
3. Customer-Centric Culture: Promote and develop customer-centric initiatives and change management programs to foster a service-oriented culture across the bank.
4. Communication & Reporting: Create communication strategies, oversee content creation for newsletters and reports, and ensure messaging aligns with CX goals. Prepare updates and reports for leadership.
5. Cross-Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, serve as a trusted advisor, and incorporate feedback into project planning. Ensure alignment across teams on goals and priorities.
6. Budget & Vendor Management: Assist in budget planning, monitor expenses, liaise with procurement, and manage vendor relationships and renewals.
7. Reporting & Administration: Develop tracking mechanisms and dashboards for KPIs, prepare status reports, and support meeting coordination and documentation.

Additional Information

Similar roles include Assistant Manager, CX Insights & Measurement, and Lead, Customer Journey Innovation, both based at Menara Affin, TRX.

Join AFFIN as we evolve into a future-ready financial institution, embracing innovation and technology to deliver unparalleled customer service. We seek colleagues aligned with our values and ready to make a difference.

Our tagline “Always About You” reflects our dedication to understanding and meeting customer needs, fostering loyalty, and building a reputation for creativity and innovation. We prioritize our people and our community, continuously adapting to the digital age to provide exceptional service.

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