Telenor Asia in Singapore is set up as an ownership unit to oversee each of the four main operating companies (OpCos) in Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh and Pakistan. Telenor Asia is made up of Investment Management Teams responsible for oversight of each Opcos. In addition, there are competency centres covering 1) Governance & Sustainability; 2) Portfolio Development; 3) External Relations and 4) Finance.
We are now looking for a new colleague in the position Vice President, Financial Performance, Investment Management to join the Malaysia Investment Management team in Telenor Asia. The Investment Management Team Malaysia is responsible for setting and managing Telenor’s owner strategy, governance, priorities, and activities for our investment in CelcomDigi and involvement in the country. It coordinates the dialog with representatives for our partner and the Management of CelcomDigi. The team is responsible for Telenor Asia’s country representation in Malaysia including coordination of key stakeholder engagement and communications activities.
In this role you will get a wide exposure to the Malaysian market and the telecom industry in the country. You will be a key team member in driving Telenor Group’s agenda in Malaysia and an advisor to the Telenor Asia Management and our nominated directors to CelcomDigi’s Board. You will be interacting with Management of the company and senior representatives of the partner.
As Vice President, Financial Performance, Investment Management, Malaysia you will have the following responsibilities:
- Maintain a multi-year ownership/value creating strategy for Telenor Asia’s interest in Malaysia, including periodic review and reporting.
- Monitor and independently evaluate the strategy, financial and business performance of CelcomDigi and provide advice to Telenor’s senior management and the Telenor nominated directors on the Board of CelcomDigi on current and forward-looking development.
- Develop and maintain the process of proactively evaluating performance results up against company strategy and Telenor’s ownership strategy and priorities. In addition, advise on potential improvement opportunities and risk.
- Proactively provide financial analysis, reports, advice/recommendations and initiate and facilitate discussions for Telenor Asia Management where advisory views are expected on a wider financial agenda beyond current performance, e.g., balance sheet optimization, P&L considerations, and risk.
- Organize and lead internal business reviews with Telenor Asia leadership in collaboration with key support functions in Telenor Asia. Coordinating activities towards key finance and controlling functions at Telenor Group HQ (Group Finance).
- Evaluate CelcomDigi investment proposals and advise Telenor nominated board of directors prior to approval in the board of directors.
- Contribute with analysis, position, and proposals to be used in the dialog with the partner. The role will be a key member in furthering the partner dialog.
We are looking for you who can relate to some of the following:
- Master's Degree in Finance, Business Administration or equivalent and minimum 8 to 10 years professional experience. Added advantage for experience in leadership role.
- Financial expertise, either with a controller, investment banking or private equity, management consulting or similar background.
- Strong understanding and experienced in building financial models for valuations and financial returns analysis.
- Telecom industry or operational telecom experience in relevant areas will be beneficial.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing – in English
- Strong networking and interpersonal skills and preferably working with or in joint ventures.
- An international orientation. Local market “know-how” will be considered beneficial.
We offer:
- A unique opportunity to take part in the continued development of Telenor’s activities in Asia.
- Possibility to shape your own role and contribute with your ideas for development in the area.
- A job in a diverse international company, with 15,000+ colleagues and plenty of career opportunities.
- A visible and key role in Telenor Asia where you can make an actual difference in society.
- You will have the possibility to develop and grow professionally within an international organization.
Other information:
- Work Location: Singapore. Extensive travel to Malaysia is expected.
