Build Momentum. Drive Results. Scale Operations.
BJAK is building the next-generation insurance and financial services platform - designed to be intuitive, intelligent and personalised. Presently we are the largest insurance platform in Southeast Asia, and expanding globally with a strong focus on technology and product superiority. We are looking for talented, ownership-minded individuals. In return, expect growth, trust, autonomy, ownership, rewards, and impact
As General Manager, you own end-to-end market performance. You are accountable for building the local operation, driving commercial results, and turning strategy into measurable outcomes. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines operational rigor, people leadership, partnerships, and market execution.
You will set up and lead local operations, build high-performing teams, execute go-to-market strategies, localize products, and ensure BJAK wins in the market—fast and at scale.
What You Will Do
Take full accountability for market performance, including local office setup, operational readiness, and ongoing execution. Own business KPIs, establish scalable operating systems, and ensure disciplined delivery of results.
Recruit, develop, and lead high-performing local teams across PR, marketing, and support. Set clear roles, performance standards, and accountability, and build a culture of ownership and speed.
Identify, negotiate, and execute strategic partnerships that accelerate growth and market penetration. Represent BJAK externally and build strong ecosystem relationships that deliver sustainable commercial impact.
Own local go-to-market execution to drive acquisition, revenue, and retention. Identify growth opportunities, track performance closely, and continuously optimize strategies using data and customer insights.
Work closely with product, technology, and customer teams to adapt BJAK’s solutions to local regulations, customer behavior, and cultural nuances. Ensure the end-to-end customer journey is compliant, intuitive, and competitive.
Partner directly with the CEO and regional leadership teams to align priorities, remove execution bottlenecks, and deliver seamless market rollouts. Ensure strong cross-functional coordination and a consistent BJAK experience in-market.
Experience working closely with senior leadership or founder-level stakeholders
Experience working directly with founders/C-level on sensitive matters
You Will Thrive in This Role If You
You take full ownership and do not wait for permission
You operate with high energy and a strong bias for action
You hold yourself and others accountable to deadlines and outcomes
You are structured, data-driven, and results-oriented
You are comfortable with complexity and fast-changing environments
You deeply understand your local market and competitive landscape
What You Bring
5- 7+ years of experience in operations, business management, consulting, fintech, or high-growth startups
Strong people leadership experience building and managing teams
Track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with measurable results
Ability to work with data, structure ambiguity, and make decisive calls
Location Requirement
Based in the UK
Why Join BJAK
Lead a high-impact market role shaping financial accessibility for millions
Work directly with senior leadership to build and scale a regional platform
Competitive, performance-based compensation with long-term upside
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What We Do
Our mission is to develop technology based solutions to improve financial inclusion. We develop new & innovative platforms & services globally. For example, we are the first platform to simplify and digitise comprehensive life and medical insurance, supported by AI agent. BJAK is the largest insurance platform in Southeast Asia. If you enjoy building cutting edge platform-ecosystems that gives equal access to financial services to everyone at scale, join us
