Strategy & Operations Associate

About BJAK

BJAK was founded in 2019 with a mission to empower individuals with smarter financial planning, saving, and growth solutions. Starting as the first mobile-first insurance platform accessible to millions in Southeast Asia, BJAK has become the region's leading insurance platform. The company is now broadening its services to include spending, saving, investing, exchanging, and travel solutions, aiming to help people make the most of their money daily. BJAK's diverse team consists of over 20 nationalities working both in offices and remotely around the globe, united by passion and commitment to innovation in financial technology.

Job Overview

The Strategy & Operations Associate will collaborate closely with core teams across engineering, product, hiring, operations, and business development to drive high-impact initiatives. This role involves tackling new challenges, building capabilities, and ensuring smooth execution throughout the company's growth phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate critical projects across various business units.
• Partner with leadership to address challenges related to the business and products.
• Establish new teams, workflows, and capabilities aligned with company expansion.
• Oversee cross-functional projects from planning stage through to delivery.
• Conduct research on potential markets, products, and business ventures.
• Optimize operational effectiveness by identifying issues and applying practical solutions.
• Assume responsibility for projects that generate significant business results.

Candidate Profile

• Exceptional problem-solving abilities combined with sound business insight.
• Rapid learner with aptitude to adjust to evolving challenges.
• Comfortable working across multiple business domains.
• Strong sense of accountability and proven execution capabilities.
• Excellent communication and ability to manage stakeholder relationships.
• Adept at balancing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Inherently curious, resourceful, and motivated to develop innovative solutions.

Who Should Not Apply

• Individuals who prefer attending meetings without delivering results.
• Candidates lacking in proactive and professional follow-up skills.
• Those seeking rigid project scopes and slow-paced timelines.
• People who avoid navigating complex, cross-functional issues.
• Applicants who produce lengthy updates without decisive conclusions or clear next steps.

Additional Details

• This is a fully remote position; however, applicants must be based in Ireland as the role targets the Irish market.
• Fluent English communication skills are mandatory since English is the primary language across BJAK's global teams.

Hiring Process

• Includes an online assessment or practical task.
• Role-specific interview and final interview with the CEO.
• Strong candidates may receive offers within one week of starting the interview process.
• Prompt completion of assessments is encouraged as priority will be given to faster candidates.