Head of Investment

Job Purpose

General Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to the formulation of strategic objectives in collaboration with the leadership team.
• Ensure effective cascading of the functional strategy into operating plans, aligning and integrating with other related strategies and plans.
• Contribute to the preparation and development of the annual budget for Corporate Development & Strategy based on strategic plans, monitoring financial performance regularly, while ensuring all activities are conducted within the set budget and approved guidelines.
• Manage the development and oversee the implementation of policies, processes, and procedures across all areas of Corporate Development & Investment to ensure delivery of high-quality, cost-effective, and consistent services, aligned with international best practices and applicable laws and regulations.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes, and practices, considering global standards, productivity improvement, and cost reduction.
• Manage the timely and accurate development of periodic and ad-hoc management reports and progress reports to keep the leadership informed about the progress of various plans and initiatives, facilitating informed decision-making.
• Lead talent development initiatives for assigned functions in collaboration with the Human Capital function to ensure the availability of skilled talent based on business needs and requirements.
• Oversee the effective achievement of assigned objectives by setting individual objectives, managing performance, and developing and motivating employees to maximize performance.

Specific Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a corporate development strategy in line with the overall strategic direction and approved risk appetite to enable business growth.
• Drive the identification of potential inorganic growth opportunities (e.g., expansion into new business segments, entry into new markets) through various means such as strategic alliances/partnerships, joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Lead the evaluation and review of opportunities identified centrally or by various Business Units, assessing their strategic fit and commercial viability.
• Conduct in-depth reviews and develop plans for newly identified opportunities, identifying key actions and recommendations to support the strategic direction.
• Present potential and attractive opportunities to senior leadership and the Board of Directors, advising on necessary actions.
• Lead the structuring and negotiation of strategic transactions in alignment with the organizations strategic direction.
• Oversee continuous collaboration with internal stakeholders and third parties (e.g., counterparts in joint ventures) to ensure the successful execution of all agreed-upon transactions and agreements.
• Periodically monitor the organizations investments to ensure they meet established objectives and KPIs; identify areas for improvement and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external advisors and lead engagement with them to support corporate development activities, ensuring alignment with the organization's needs, requirements, and quality standards.
• Lead the development and oversee the implementation of an asset management strategy and plans to maximize the value and revenues of the organizations owned assets.
• Monitor the performance of each asset periodically, directing actions to maximize asset utilization and revenue.

Experience Required

• A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in Business Development, preferably within the entertainment, hospitality, or related sectors.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role, directing key functions within the organization and managing substantial resources.
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