Talent.com
Head of Strategic Initiatives

Head of Strategic Initiatives

Funding Societies Pte LtdKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
30+ hari lalu
Penerangan pekerjaan

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 here .

    #J-18808-Ljbffr

    Buat amaran kerja untuk carian ini

    Head Of • Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Pekerjaan yang berkaitan
    • Dinaikkan pangkat
    Senior Director, Head of Technology Advisory

    Senior Director, Head of Technology Advisory

    TinkKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more t...Tunjukkan lagiKemas kini terakhir: 30+ hari yang lalu
    • Dinaikkan pangkat
    Head of Operational Excellence

    Head of Operational Excellence

    AIA Hong KongCyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia
    At AIA we’ve started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.It’s about finding new ways to not only better people's lives, but to better the communities an...Tunjukkan lagiKemas kini terakhir: 21 hari yang lalu
    • Dinaikkan pangkat
    Head, Strategic Planning & Investor Relations

    Head, Strategic Planning & Investor Relations

    Sime Darby PropertyPetaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
    Formulate and drive the overall corporate strategy & performance including active engagement of investors & shareholders, to multiply value for people, business, economies and the planet.Develop an...Tunjukkan lagiKemas kini terakhir: 30+ hari yang lalu
    • Dinaikkan pangkat
    Head of Consulting

    Head of Consulting

    Excelerate SdnKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    You will be the person responsible for potential large corporate and government clients, developing proposals on consultation, designing and delivering programs that address client needs, and estab...Tunjukkan lagiKemas kini terakhir: 30+ hari yang lalu
    • Dinaikkan pangkat
    Head DDIT EXP Modernization & Integration Initiatives(Design operations)

    Head DDIT EXP Modernization & Integration Initiatives(Design operations)

    NovartisSelangorMalaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
    The Head DDIT EXP Modernization & Integration Initiatives is a leader responsible for overseeing large-scale modernization programs and strategic initiatives aimed at improving user experience and ...Tunjukkan lagiKemas kini terakhir: 12 hari yang lalu
    • Dinaikkan pangkat
    Head of Partnership

    Head of Partnership

    American International GroupKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Join us as a Head of Partnership to make more of your specialist expertise and experience.At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Head of Partnership to pla...Tunjukkan lagiKemas kini terakhir: 14 hari yang lalu
    • Dinaikkan pangkat
    Head of Partnership

    Head of Partnership

    AIGKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    AIG Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Join us as a Head of Partnership to make more of your specialist expertis...Tunjukkan lagiKemas kini terakhir: 12 hari yang lalu
    • Dinaikkan pangkat
    Chief Strategy Officer

    Chief Strategy Officer

    Hatch AsiaKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Unifying Purpose, Shaping Careers.We believe real transformation happens when people and purpose align, turning organizational ambition into collective impact and meaningful careers.Hatch Asia has ...Tunjukkan lagiKemas kini terakhir: 14 hari yang lalu
    • Dinaikkan pangkat
    Senior Director, Head of Technology Advisory

    Senior Director, Head of Technology Advisory

    VisaKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more t...Tunjukkan lagiKemas kini terakhir: 30+ hari yang lalu
    • Dinaikkan pangkat
    Head of Operational Excellence

    Head of Operational Excellence

    AIA Shared ServicesCyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia
    At AIA we’ve started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.It’s about finding new ways to not only better people's lives, but to better the communities an...Tunjukkan lagiKemas kini terakhir: 30+ hari yang lalu
    • Dinaikkan pangkat
    Head of Technology and Operations Risk (1LOD)

    Head of Technology and Operations Risk (1LOD)

    Kerry ConsultingKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Head of Technology and Operations Risk (1LOD).Head of Technology & Operations Risk.LOD) risk function, responsible for establishing, executing, and continuously enhancing the risk and control frame...Tunjukkan lagiKemas kini terakhir: 1 hari yang lalu
    • Dinaikkan pangkat
    Head of Client Strategy

    Head of Client Strategy

    BookDocPetaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
    Develop and execute client strategies that strengthen partnerships and drive results.Oversee implementation and delivery of client programmes. Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders.Use d...Tunjukkan lagiKemas kini terakhir: 4 hari yang lalu
    • Dinaikkan pangkat
    Regional Head of Engineering, Ops & CX

    Regional Head of Engineering, Ops & CX

    GXBankSelangorMalaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
    The Regional Head of Engineering, Operations & Customer Experience will lead a team of managers and engineers across various technology domains. This role is pivotal in delivering highly scalable an...Tunjukkan lagiKemas kini terakhir: 4 hari yang lalu
    • Dinaikkan pangkat
    Head of SSC

    Head of SSC

    Michael PageKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Michael Page Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This organization operates within the industrial / manufacturing i...Tunjukkan lagiKemas kini terakhir: 12 hari yang lalu
    • Dinaikkan pangkat
    Regional Head of Transformation (Operations) - APAC

    Regional Head of Transformation (Operations) - APAC

    TENTEN PartnersKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Regional Head of Transformation (Operations) - APAC.Direct message the job poster from TENTEN Partners.Executive Search | Technology & Transformation - APAC. One of our leading global insurance clie...Tunjukkan lagiKemas kini terakhir: 7 hari yang lalu
    • Dinaikkan pangkat
    Head, Strategic Investments

    Head, Strategic Investments

    Hatch AsiaKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Unifying Purpose, Shaping Careers".We believe in a world where organizational strategies are brought to life; when everyone finds value in their work by aligning organizational purpose with people,...Tunjukkan lagiKemas kini terakhir: 30+ hari yang lalu
    • Dinaikkan pangkat
    Senior Director, Head of Technology Advisory

    Senior Director, Head of Technology Advisory

    Visa Inc.Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Senior Director, Head of Technology Advisory.What a Senior Director, Head of Technology Advisorydoes primarily : .Drive the expansion of Technology Practice by leading business development, delivery ...Tunjukkan lagiKemas kini terakhir: 30+ hari yang lalu
    • Dinaikkan pangkat
    Head of Operations APAC Live & Monetization, Trust & Safety

    Head of Operations APAC Live & Monetization, Trust & Safety

    TikTokKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Head of Operations APAC Live & Monetization, Trust & Safety.TikTok Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Building a world where people can safely discover, create and connect.Th...Tunjukkan lagiKemas kini terakhir: 30+ hari yang lalu