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Mohamad Syafiq bin Yahya
Senior Manager, Group Treasury PETRONAS
Kuala Lumpur
Summary
Senior management professional, bringing strategic leadership and operational excellence to drive organizational success. Adept at navigating complex challenges, fostering culture of accountability, and adapting to evolving business needs. Known for strong decision-making, effective communication, and building high-performing teams.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager, Group Treasury
PETRONAS
2025.02 - Current
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business.
Senior Manager, Corporate Strategic Planning
PETRONAS
2023.04 - 2025.01
- Managed PETRONAS large-scale projects to achieve challenging objectives.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability in navigating complex situations or rapidly changing environments with ease.
- Balanced competing priorities efficiently while maintaining focus on critical tasks requiring immediate attention.
- Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
Senior Manager, Group Treasury
PETRONAS
2019.03 - 2023.03
- Strategize, plan, and oversee the management of cash for the Group's working capital funds under a centralized Treasury outfit.
- Provision of advisories to the PETRONAS Group. Recommended and implemented strategies to maximize revenue.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies, and procedures.
Manager, Group Treasury
PETRONAS
2015.01 - 2019.03
- Optimize Group's cash through investment, buffer implementation, and sweeping structure, ensuring zero liquidity shortfall.
- Management and monitor the Group's FX conversion requirements via the Asset Liability position and cash flow forecast.
- Treasury Specialist for PETRONAS in relation to centralized Treasury, i.e., cash pooling, in-house bank, virtual accounts, internal hedging, forecasting, etc.
Executive, Group Treasury (Investment)
PETRONAS
2012.11 - 2015.01
- Management of the Cash Reserve Fund through investment in fixed income to enhance and outperform the agreed benchmark return.
- Provision of advice to the PETRONAS Group in relation to pricing and funding levels.
- Negotiation with banks primarily on bond issuances.
Executive, Group Treasury (Cash Management & FX)
PETRONAS
2008.08 - 2012.11
- Management of PETRONAS's investment in accordance with guidelines, risk profile, and agreed mandate, to ensure sufficient liquidity, and optimize return.
- Management of cash flow forecasts for investment strategies.
- Execution of FX transactions for PETRONAS and its subsidiaries, and the review of optimal working capital.
- Collaborated with back-office team members to facilitate seamless business execution.
Executive, Operation & Supply Distribution
PETRONAS
2007.02 - 2008.08
- Inventory and logistics planning for petrochemical products.
- Collaborated with team members to facilitate seamless business execution.
- Contract negotiation with customers and suppliers.
Education
Financial Market Association Malaysia Certificate -
ACI Malaysia & Institute Bank-Bank Malaysia
06.2013
Bachelor of Business Administration -
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
11.2006
Skills
Financial management
Strategic planning
Problem-solving
Teamwork and collaboration
Relationship building
Interests
Certification
MIT Sloan - Business Sustainability Strategy
Timeline
Senior Manager, Group Treasury
PETRONAS
2025.02 - Current
MIT Sloan - Business Sustainability Strategy
2023-12
Senior Manager, Corporate Strategic Planning
PETRONAS
2023.04 - 2025.01
Senior Manager, Group Treasury
PETRONAS
2019.03 - 2023.03
Manager, Group Treasury
PETRONAS
2015.01 - 2019.03
Executive, Group Treasury (Investment)
PETRONAS
2012.11 - 2015.01
Executive, Group Treasury (Cash Management & FX)
PETRONAS
2008.08 - 2012.11
Executive, Operation & Supply Distribution
PETRONAS
2007.02 - 2008.08
Financial Market Association Malaysia Certificate -
ACI Malaysia & Institute Bank-Bank Malaysia
Bachelor of Business Administration -
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)