Head, Business Strategy & Development [RID-00426]

About Setel:

The Future of Mobility

Introduced in July 2018, Setel is a mobile platform that aims to delight customers by innovating for better, inclusive mobility. Setel serves customers across Malaysia by powering one app as the constant companion to ease motorists’ journey across fueling, parking, EV charging, motor insurance, road tax, auto assistance, general purchases, and more across an ecosystem of PETRONAS petrol stations, retail partners, and online merchants.

Role Purpose:

The Head, Business Strategy & Development steers Setel’s strategic vision by

leveraging advanced AI and data analytics capabilities to shape the company’s growth trajectory. This role is pivotal in orchestrating market analysis, portfolio strategy, and high-value decision-making processes to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities.

In This Role You Will:

• Champion the development of Setel’s strategic blueprint by synthesizing complex market trends, competitor intelligence, and emerging business opportunities to position Setel for long-term success.
• Direct and oversee the identification and evaluation of new business opportunities, including mergers, acquisitions, strategic alliances and partnerships to drive growth beyond traditional boundaries.
• Spearhead the strategic direction and governance of Minimum Viable Product (MVP) development by defining portfolio priorities and endorsing business cases, in order to ensure a consistent pipeline of transformative opportunities that drive Setel’s growth and competitive advantage.
• Position Setel as an industry thought leader by engaging with key stakeholders, policy makers and external partners to influence industry standards and foster collaborative innovation.
• Act as strategic advisor and advise senior leadership and the board by analyzing complex data and providing actionable insights to shape strategic priorities and investment decisions; Facilitate high-level discussion on corporate strategy, ensuring robust preparation and analysis to support decision-making.
• Lead and drive Setel's digital technology strategy by leveraging emerging trends and technologies, conducting industry benchmarking, and using data analytics to enhance decision-making and strengthen Setel's competitive position, while ensuring digital governance and innovation to maintain relevance in the digital ecosystem.
• Oversee the implementation of predictive models and data-driven frameworks to enhance decision-making, foster innovation and mitigate risks while driving innovation across strategic and operational processes.
• Assist with any related tasks, projects, and other assigned duties as and when deemed necessary.
• Ensure adherence to the compliance of company policies, industry regulations and legal requirements.

You're A Great Fit If You Have:

• At least 10 years of relevant work experience in strategic planning, corporate development or management consulting field, preferably in Fintech or financial services industry.
• Proven track record in driving business growth and delivering successful market expansion initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Finance, Corporate Finance, Economics or equivalent fields.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What Makes Working With Us Awesome

• Our people and culture- You will get to work with awesome and friendly colleagues to whom you can expect to collaborate well to deliver your work. Empowerment is given and you will get a lot of opportunities for peer-learning.
• Availability of tools and applications: You will be provided with different tools to facilitate your work. Automate your work whenever possible so that you can focus on delivering impact for your role.
• Development focused- Your learning and growth matters most for us. We are people centric and always ready to help our people to define what they want to make an impact on and craft their learning plan accordingly.

Cool Perks/Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangement; Flexible working hours
• Relax and unwind at the leisure area with video games, board games, books, and more.
• Wear your favourite jeans, or any cool OOTD so that you can work comfortably (in style).
• Coffee, tea, or snacks are available for consumption at the pantry. Because you’ll be happier with a full tummy.
• A healthy body leads to a brilliant mind. Let’s get moving with the inter-company sports team.
• There will be workshops, talent shows, sport activities, and other events for sharing and bonding.

Personal Data Protection

Setel Ventures Sdn Bhd (“Setel”, “we”, “our” “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Setel privacy statement (“Privacy Statement”) explains what personal data we collect about you, when and why we collect it, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, your rights to your personal data, and how we keep it secure. This Privacy Statement covers both our online and offline collection activities, including personal data that we collect through online platforms such as websites, applications, third-party social networks or our online and physical events, or through other third parties that we work with. Please read this Privacy Statement carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data.

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