Group Strategy & Special Projects Manager

About the role

Job Description

The Manager, Group Strategy & Special Projects serves as a strategic resource within City Holdings, leading high-impact initiatives across the Group. The role is responsible for driving special assignments, conducting in-depth business analyses, evaluating strategic investments, performing commercial and financial due diligence, assessing new business opportunities, and providing hands-on support to subsidiaries facing operational, financial or strategic challenges. The incumbent is expected to operate as an internal consultant, working across multiple industries and business functions to identify issues, formulate solutions, and support management in making informed strategic decisions.

Strategy & Special Projects

• Lead strategic and cross-functional projects assigned by Group Management.
• Conduct business, market, and operational analyses to identify opportunities and issues.
• Develop recommendations and present findings to senior management and the Board.

Business Performance Improvement

• Support subsidiaries in diagnosing operational and financial challenges.
• Drive turnaround, restructuring, and business transformation initiatives.
• Monitor implementation progress and business outcomes.

Investment & Corporate Development

• Evaluate investments, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
• Develop financial models, valuations, business cases, and due diligence.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders throughout transaction processes.

Feasibility & Business Analysis

• Assess new business opportunities through market, financial, and commercial analysis.
• Prepare feasibility studies, financial projections, risk assessments, and management reports.
• Analyze financial performance, KPIs, and business trends to support decision-making.

Project & Executive Support

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver strategic initiatives.
• Prepare Board papers, presentations, and executive briefings.
• Conduct research and undertake confidential assignments as directed by Group Management.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• MBA, CFA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.
• 6–10 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate finance, business transformation, or strategic planning.
• Multi-industry experience is preferred.

How to apply: Apply via CityJobs, the City Holdings group career site: sign in or create an account, then click "Apply Now" on the vacancy. Apply here: https://cityjobs.com.mm/vacancy/investment-management/1779/