Strategy and Operations Lead

Lemon Sky Studios

Job Summary

We are seeking a high-caliber Strategy Expert to join our leadership team, serving as a trusted advisor to senior management. This role involves driving strategic initiatives across multiple business units and growth verticals. The ideal candidate possesses a strong analytical mindset, execution capability, and leadership presence, with experience in solving complex business challenges. Responsibilities include leading the development and execution of multi-year strategic plans, conducting market and competitive analyses, supporting corporate development initiatives like M&A and investments, designing operational improvements for efficiency and scale, and preparing strategic materials for executive and board-level audiences. The role also involves leading special initiatives in emerging areas such as digital transformation and organizational restructuring.

Must Have

  • 4-8 years in top-tier consulting or strategy roles
  • Experience leading strategy/transformation/investment projects
  • Advanced problem-solving and financial modeling skills
  • Strong leadership and influencing ability
  • Comfortable in fast-paced, dynamic environments
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Structured thinker with business intuition and analytical rigor
  • Skilled in building alignment and managing through influence
  • Self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity
  • Passionate about continuous improvement and value creation
  • Versatile and adaptable

Good to Have

  • MBA or relevant certifications (e.g., FMVA, CFA)

Perks & Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical benefits
  • Lifestyle benefits
  • Fun workshops
  • Festive celebrations
  • Fun events
  • Game area (PS4, PS5, arcade machines)
  • Office accessible by public transport (LRT Subang Jaya Station)

Job Description

We are looking for a high-caliber Strategy Expert to join our leadership team. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to senior management, driving strategic initiatives across multiple business units and growth verticals. The ideal candidate brings a strong analytical mindset, execution capability, and leadership presence, with experience in solving complex business challenges across industries.


Job Responsibilities:


Strategic Planning & Execution


• Lead the development and execution of multi-year strategic plans, including opportunity  assessments, operating model reviews, and transformation roadmaps.
• Conduct in-depth market and competitive analyses to identify new growth avenues and support key decision-making.
• Translate high-level business goals into actionable plans and performance metrics.


Corporate Development & Investments


• Support corporate development initiatives including partnerships, M&A, divestitures, and capital planning.
• Build financial models and conduct valuations to assess deal opportunities and optimize  capital deployment.
• Manage end-to-end deal execution processes, including due diligence, structuring, and stakeholder alignment.


Business Performance & Value Creation


• Design and implement operational improvement strategies to drive margin expansion, efficiency, and scale.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to implement performance tracking systems, pricing strategies, and scalable business models.
• Provide insight and analytics that support data-driven decision-making and 
organizational agility.


Leadership Engagement & Governance


• Prepare and present strategic materials for executive leadership and board-level 
audiences.
• Facilitate workshops and working sessions to align stakeholders on strategic priorities and execution milestones.
• Act as a key thought partner to business leaders, balancing strategic thinking with on-the-ground execution.


Special Initiatives


• Lead strategic initiatives in emerging areas such as digital transformation, organizational restructuring, and new business ventures.
• Navigate ambiguity, take ownership of unstructured problems, and drive outcomes under tight timelines.
• Partner with external advisors, regulators, or investors where applicable to unlock strategic value.


Job Requirements:


• 4–8 years of experience in top-tier management consulting, corporate strategy, private equity, or equivalent strategic roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading high-impact strategy, transformation, or investment projects.
• Advanced problem-solving, financial modeling, and communication skills.
• Strong leadership, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or relevant certifications (e.g., FMVA, CFA) preferred.
• A structured thinker with strong business intuition and analytical rigor.
• Skilled in building alignment across diverse teams and managing through influence.
• Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and takes ownership of outcomes.
• Passionate about continuous improvement and long-term value creation.
• Versatile and adaptable, with broad exposure across sectors or function.


Why Join Us:

  • We are one of Malaysia’s leading animation and game studios.
  • Enjoy a range of benefits! From comprehensive medical benefits to lifestyle benefits.
  • We are not all about work, work, work. We have fun workshops, festive celebrations, and fun events to get-together.
  • Want to have fun and an enjoyable time with your colleagues? We have a game area (PS4, PS5, and arcade machines)!
  • Our office is easily accessible by public transport – take the train (LRT) and stop at Subang Jaya Station via Kelana Jaya Line.

5 Skills Required For This Role

Team Management Cross Functional Communication Performance Analysis Game Texts