Full Time Chief Strategy Officer Jobs, in PATMI Partnership - Maukerja

1. Position Overview

Our client is a private family office established by a prominent Malaysian-origin business family with diversified business interests, investments and strategic assets across multiple industries and geographies.

The Family Office is seeking an accomplished and commercially astute Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) to lead the development, execution and oversight of the family's long-term strategic priorities, investment-related initiatives, business portfolio development and wealth preservation objectives.

The CSO will serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the Family Principal and senior leadership, translating the family's vision into actionable strategies that drive sustainable growth, capital appreciation, portfolio diversification and long-term value creation.

The successful candidate will combine the strategic capabilities of a senior corporate executive with the commercial instincts of an investor, the entrepreneurial mindset of a business builder and the discretion required to operate within a private family office.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Group Strategy & Long-Term Value Creation

• Develop and execute the Family Office's overarching strategic roadmap, aligned with the family's vision, investment philosophy, values and long-term objectives.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the performance, competitiveness and value of existing businesses and investments.
• Evaluate new growth opportunities, emerging industries, geographic markets and strategic business models.
• Lead strategic planning across the family's diversified business interests and investment holdings.
• Develop capital allocation frameworks to support disciplined investment decisions and sustainable long-term returns.
• Advise the Family Principal on major strategic decisions, business transformation and portfolio restructuring.
• Monitor global economic, geopolitical, technological and industry developments to anticipate opportunities and risks.

B. Investment Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions

• Work closely with the investment team, external advisors and business leaders to identify and evaluate investment opportunities.
• Assess strategic investments, acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships and divestment opportunities.
• Lead strategic and commercial due diligence, investment thesis development and transaction evaluation.
• Evaluate investment opportunities across public and private markets, private equity, venture capital, real estate and other relevant asset classes.
• Develop investment and portfolio diversification strategies across industries, asset classes and geographies.
• Support deal structuring, negotiations, post-acquisition integration and value creation initiatives.
• Monitor investment performance and recommend strategic interventions where necessary.

C. Portfolio Management & Business Performance

• Provide strategic oversight of the family's operating businesses, portfolio companies and strategic investments.
• Partner with portfolio company CEOs and management teams to improve growth, profitability, operational efficiency and competitive positioning.
• Establish appropriate performance management frameworks, strategic KPIs and reporting mechanisms.
• Identify opportunities for business transformation, restructuring, operational improvement and value enhancement.
• Evaluate synergies and commercial opportunities across the family's business portfolio.
• Support leadership succession, management capability development and organisational transformation within portfolio companies.
• Represent the Family Office on portfolio company boards or strategic committees where appropriate.

D. New Business Development & Strategic Partnerships

• Identify and develop new business ventures, investment platforms and strategic growth opportunities.
• Establish relationships with entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, financial institutions and strategic partners.
• Evaluate opportunities for international expansion, particularly across ASEAN, Greater China and other strategic global markets.
• Originate proprietary investment and business opportunities through established professional networks.
• Structure and negotiate strategic alliances, joint ventures and commercial partnerships.
• Support the establishment and scaling of new businesses within the family's investment ecosystem.

E. Family Office Strategy & Governance

• Work closely with the Family Principal to align business and investment strategies with the family's long-term aspirations.
• Support the development of institutional-quality governance, investment decision-making and strategic oversight frameworks.
• Collaborate with legal, tax, finance and external advisors on corporate structures, holding companies and cross-border strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to long-term wealth preservation, business continuity and intergenerational succession planning.
• Support the professionalisation of the Family Office and its operating businesses while respecting the family's entrepreneurial heritage and values.
• Maintain strict confidentiality, professional integrity and discretion in all family and investment matters.
• Balance commercial objectives with family considerations, reputational priorities and long-term legacy.

F. Strategic Intelligence & Risk Management

• Monitor macroeconomic trends, capital markets, geopolitical developments and regulatory changes affecting the family's interests.
• Assess strategic risks arising from industry disruption, market concentration, technology and international exposure.
• Develop scenario analyses, strategic forecasts and contingency plans.
• Identify opportunities arising from digital transformation, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
• Provide independent, evidence-based strategic recommendations to the Family Principal and leadership team.

3. Candidate Requirements

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering or a related discipline.
• MBA or postgraduate qualification from a reputable institution is preferred.
• Additional professional qualifications such as CFA, CA or equivalent would be advantageous.

Professional Experience

• Typically 15–20 years of progressive professional experience, including substantial senior executive, investment or strategic leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience in corporate strategy, investment management, mergers and acquisitions, business development or portfolio management.
• Prior experience as Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Investment Officer, Managing Director, Group Strategy Head, Investment Director or equivalent senior leadership role.
• Experience working with family offices, family-owned conglomerates, investment holding companies, private equity firms or diversified multinational groups is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing business strategies, evaluating investments and driving measurable value creation.
• Strong exposure to Southeast Asian business environments, particularly Malaysia and Singapore.
• International business and cross-border investment experience is advantageous.
• Experience engaging directly with business owners, shareholders, boards and high-net-worth principals.

4. Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a seasoned business strategist and investment-oriented executive who has operated at the intersection of corporate leadership, capital allocation, business ownership and strategic investments.

Candidates with backgrounds in the following environments are particularly relevant:

• Diversified Conglomerates: Group strategy, corporate development or investment leadership within large family-owned or publicly listed groups.
• Private Equity & Investment Holdings: Investment origination, portfolio management, value creation and strategic transactions.
• Family Offices: Direct experience advising wealthy business families on investment strategy, business diversification and long-term capital preservation.
• Management Consulting: Senior strategy consulting experience combined with substantial operating, investment or corporate leadership responsibilities.
• Multinational Corporations: Regional or global strategic leadership with a proven track record in M&A, business transformation and international expansion.

5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance will be assessed against agreed strategic and commercial objectives, including:

1. Strategic Execution: Successful implementation of the Family Office's short-, medium- and long-term strategic priorities.
2. Portfolio Value Creation: Measurable improvements in portfolio company performance, profitability and enterprise value.
3. Investment Opportunities: Quality of investment pipeline, transaction execution and strategic investment outcomes.
4. Business Growth: Development of new ventures, strategic partnerships and geographic expansion opportunities.
5. Capital Allocation: Effectiveness of capital deployment and portfolio diversification relative to agreed risk-return objectives.
6. Governance & Risk: Strengthening of strategic oversight, governance discipline and enterprise risk management.
7. Principal & Stakeholder Confidence: Quality of strategic advice, decision support, execution and trusted relationships.