Assistant Director, Corporate Strategy

We are partnering with a leading multinational real estate owner, developer, and investment platform with a diversified portfolio spanning multiple asset classes across Asia Pacific and international markets. The organisation is recognised for its strong capital base, long-term growth strategy, and commitment to innovation, sustainability, and value creation. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing corporate team at regional headquarters level.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Director, Corporate Strategy to join the group strategy function. This role will work closely with senior leadership to drive enterprise-wide strategic planning, portfolio analytics, performance management, and key corporate initiatives. The successful candidate will play an important role in shaping long-term growth priorities, evaluating investment and business opportunities, and supporting strategic decision-making across multiple business units.

Key Responsibilities
Corporate Strategy & Planning

• Support the annual strategic planning cycle, including business reviews, market assessments, and long-range planning initiatives
• Partner with business units to evaluate strategic priorities, growth opportunities, and resource allocation decisions
• Develop strategic frameworks and recommendations for senior management review
• Monitor macroeconomic, sector, and competitive trends relevant to the business

Performance Management & Analytics

• Analyse business and portfolio performance across operating platforms and asset classes
• Develop dashboards, KPI tracking tools, and management reports to support decision-making
• Consolidate and interpret financial, operational, and market data to identify risks and opportunities
• Present actionable insights to leadership teams in a clear and concise manner

Corporate Projects & Strategic Initiatives

• Lead or support cross-functional projects including transformation initiatives, operating model reviews, and growth programs
• Conduct business case analysis, scenario modelling, and strategic impact assessments
• Coordinate stakeholders across finance, investment, operations, and business units to drive execution
• Track implementation milestones and strategic outcomes

Investment / Portfolio Support

• Assist in evaluating capital deployment priorities, portfolio optimisation, and strategic transactions
• Support hold-sell analysis, market entry reviews, and strategic investment assessments
• Provide analytical support for board and management presentations

Stakeholder Management

• Engage regularly with senior internal stakeholders across multiple geographies and business lines
• Prepare executive-level presentation materials and strategic discussion papers
• Facilitate planning discussions and alignment across functions

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or related discipline
• At least 6 years of experience in strategy, management consulting, corporate planning, investment analysis, finance, or similar functions
• Prior exposure to real estate, infrastructure, asset management, or capital-intensive industries is advantageous
• Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities
• Ability to synthesise large volumes of information into clear recommendations
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience engaging senior management and cross-border stakeholders preferred