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Head of Strategic Operations

Head of Strategic Operations

IGETKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
21 jam yang lalu
Penerangan pekerjaan

Employer : Regional Investment Firm (Confidential)

Role Summary

The Head of Strategic Operations & HR is a senior leadership role designed to bridge business priorities with operational excellence and people leadership. This position works directly with Partners and senior executives to align investment strategies, organizational capabilities, and cross-border operations.

The role combines the rigor of professional services with a strong people-facing function — advising Partners, supporting portfolio leadership, and driving operational initiatives that deliver scale, efficiency, and long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities

Partner-Facing Strategic Operations

Serve as a trusted advisor to Partners and C-level executives on operational priorities (immediate and long-term), organizational design, and people (HR) strategy.

  • Translate investment (fund management) strategies into operational roadmaps and people initiatives across entities and portfolio companies.
  • Oversee performance dashboards that integrate financial, operational, and talent metrics for Partner visibility.

Support due diligence and integration efforts for new investments, ensuring smooth onboarding and alignment of people and operations.

Leadership Development & People Engagement

Work closely with Partners and portfolio leaders to build leadership pipelines and succession strategies.

  • Provide executive coaching and advisory to senior leaders, strengthening alignment, resilience, and decision-making.
  • Lead talent development initiatives that enable portfolio companies to attract, retain, and develop top talent.
  • Champion an inclusive, high-performance culture that supports both business goals and employee engagement.

    Organizational Design & Cross-Border Effectiveness

    Drive organizational design and workforce planning in collaboration with Finance and business leaders.

  • Support cross-jurisdictional governance, ensuring consistency and compliance while adapting to local contexts.
  • Partner with portfolio companies to improve organizational health, operational readiness, and scaling strategies.

    Operations, Governance & Transformation

    Oversee HR operations, compliance, and governance as part of broader operational oversight.

  • Lead transformation initiatives, including process digitalization, efficiency projects, and operational scaling.
  • Act as escalation point for sensitive operational and people-related matters, balancing compliance with business pragmatism.
  • Experience & Expertise

  • 10+ years in senior leadership roles within professional services, with strong exposure to investment firms, private equity, or multi-entity organizations.
  • Demonstrated success as a partner-facing leader, skilled at translating strategy into operational and organizational execution.
  • Proven record of long-term stability and impact with previous employers.
  • Strong preference for candidates with prior experience in venture capital, private equity, financial institutions, or HR consulting.
  • Deep experience in cross-border operations, organizational design, and leadership advisory across Asia.
  • Background in executive coaching, organizational transformation, and crisis management.
  • Skills & Attributes

  • Commercially minded operator with strong business partnership skills.
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influence with Partners and executives.
  • Skilled in balancing strategic foresight with fast operational execution.
  • Strong cultural agility and people-first leadership approach.
  • Adapt at driving change in complex, high-growth environments.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Strategy, Operations, or HR (Master's / MBA preferred).
  • Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CIPD, SHRM) advantageous.
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