Assistant Manager / Manager, Corporate Development Office

Support cross-functional strategic initiatives on behalf of the CDO unit heads, from scoping through to execution and follow-up Help prepare business cases, options summaries, and supporting analysis for major decisions (e.g. investment, restructuring, transformation programs) Assist with coordination across finance, legal, HR, and operating teams on ad hoc special projects as needed Support financial analysis, variance review, and reporting to inform Group-level decision making Help compile and check Group, regional, and product-line performance data, flagging notable trends or issues for leadership attention Partner with the Group F A / CDO team on ad hoc analysis and reporting pack preparation Coordinate multi-workstream projects: tracking timelines, action items, and status updates Provide administrative and coordination support to teams Prepare board papers, presentation materials, and briefing notes for internal and external meetings Support the design and quality of the Group meeting system (agendas, pre-reads, minutes, follow-up tracking) Manage relationships with key internal stakeholders and, where relevant, external advisors or industry contacts Act as a trusted point of contact for cross-functional teams needing input, coordination, or support from the CDO