Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (frequent travel within Malaysia and to project sites as required)
Reporting To: Regional / Headquarters Management
Travel Requirement: Frequent travel within Malaysia and occasionally across the region as required.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Development

Develop and execute the company's growth strategy in Malaysia in alignment with overall corporate objectives.
Identify, evaluate, and pursue new trading, investment, and business development opportunities across the commodities value chain.
Drive market expansion initiatives, including sourcing, sales, logistics development, strategic partnerships, and market entry initiatives.
Assess potential investment opportunities, including mining assets, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and greenfield projects.
Lead commercial negotiations and oversee the execution of key commercial agreements, including offtake agreements, joint venture arrangements, supply contracts, and strategic partnerships.

Government & External Stakeholder Management

Establish and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, regulators, industry associations, financial institutions, and key market participants.
Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends to identify opportunities and mitigate potential risks.
Manage matters related to licensing, permits, compliance approvals, and regulatory requirements.
Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and stakeholder engagements to promote the company's interests and reputation.

Commercial & Market Development

Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, customers, logistics providers, and strategic partners.
Leverage market intelligence to identify competitive advantages and commercial opportunities.
Support the origination and execution of commodity trading transactions across regional markets.
Provide market insights and strategic recommendations to senior management regarding industry developments, market conditions, and investment opportunities.

Operations, Risk & Compliance

Ensure business activities comply with applicable local laws, regulations, and corporate governance standards.
Implement and maintain robust risk management practices covering operational, commercial, regulatory, political, and stakeholder risks.
Monitor changes in the political, economic, and regulatory landscape and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
Support the implementation of headquarters' compliance and risk management policies within local operations.

Leadership & Team Development

Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing local team.
Foster strong collaboration between local operations and regional headquarters.
Promote a culture of accountability, integrity, safety, and operational excellence.
Lead cross-functional initiatives and facilitate effective communication across geographically diverse teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or above in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Law, Supply Chain, or a related discipline
Minimum 5 years of experience in commodities trading, business development, commercial management, or related fields.
Strong exposure to metals and mining commodities, including products such as steel, iron ore, nickel, copper, aluminium, tin, or other industrial metals.
Understanding of the commodities value chain, including mining, processing, logistics, marketing, and trading activities.
Experience operating within Malaysia or broader Southeast Asian markets is highly preferred.
Experience working on complex commercial transactions, strategic partnerships, or investment projects.
Prior experience engaging with government agencies, regulators, or key industry stakeholders would be advantageous.
Experience working with multinational organizations or large-scale industrial and resource companies is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

Strong commercial acumen and business development capabilities.
Proven negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to assess and manage commercial, operational, regulatory, and political risks.
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate independently and drive new business initiatives.
Excellent leadership, team management, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
High standards of professionalism, integrity, and resilience.

Communication

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders across diverse cultural and business environments.

Preferred Profile

Established network within the Malaysian commodities, resources, infrastructure, industrial, or government sectors.
Track record of successfully developing new business opportunities and strategic partnerships.
Familiarity with investment evaluation, project development, and commercial structuring within commodities-related industries.
Ability to work effectively across multiple regional stakeholders and manage competing priorities within a fast-paced international business environment.

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