Job Description
We are seeking a high-caliber Manager, Investor Relations to lead and execute AirAsia MOVE’s fundraising strategy and manage relationships with key institutional and strategic investors. This role is highly strategic, requiring a deep understanding of high-growth technology/OTA business models, capital markets, and a proven track record of successful deal execution. The ideal candidate will come from a Private Equity (PE), Venture Capital (VC), or Investment Banking background with experience in TMT (Technology, Media, Telecoms) or consumer-tech sectors, possessing a deal-maker mindset and exceptional communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Fundraising and Capital Strategy
Lead key aspects of capital raising efforts for AirAsia MOVE, including equity and strategic financing rounds.
Develop, model, and articulate a compelling investment thesis, valuation narrative, and financial projections to potential investors.
Spearhead the creation of all investor materials (pitch decks, financial models, data rooms, etc.), ensuring clarity, accuracy, and strategic alignment with company goals.
Manage the end-to-end fundraising process, including due diligence, term sheet negotiation, and transaction closing.
2. Investor Engagement & Relations
Proactively engage with a global network of VCs, PE firms, strategic corporate investors, and sovereign wealth funds.
Serve as the primary point of contact for external investors, financial analysts, and the wider investment community.
Execute a best-in-class investor relations program to ensure consistent, transparent, and accurate communication of our financial performance, strategy, and market positioning.
Organise and manage investor roadshows, quarterly updates, and investor conferences.
3. Financial Analysis & Strategic Projects
Conduct in-depth analysis of market trends, competitor valuations, and industry benchmarks (e.g., OTA, Superapps, TravelTech).
Collaborate with the CEO and CFO on long-term strategic planning, M&A opportunities, and corporate development initiatives.
Provide critical financial and market intelligence to the Executive Team to inform key business and investment decisions.
Requirements:
Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in Private Equity, Venture Capital, Investment Banking, or a similar high-impact Corporate Finance role within a technology company.
Demonstrated success in leading and closing multi-million or multi-hundred-million-dollar fundraises/transactions. Experience with pre-IPO rounds or public market preparation is a significant advantage.
Deep expertise in financial modelling, valuation techniques (DCF, multiples), and presenting complex financial data simply and persuasively.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate a complex growth story to sophisticated institutional investors.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field; CFA or MBA is a plus.
Strong network within the global or APAC PE/VC/Investment community is highly desirable.
A resourceful, results-oriented, and high-integrity professional with a relentless drive for execution.