Head of Strategy and Product

About BJAK

BJAK was established in 2019 with a goal to provide smarter solutions for planning, saving, and growing money, which is reflected in its name. It pioneered the first mobile-first insurance platform in Southeast Asia, facilitating online insurance access for millions. The company is now broadening its focus to include services related to spending, saving, investing, exchanging, and traveling, aiming to help people maximize the value they get from their money daily. BJAK boasts a diverse, multinational team spread across global offices and remote setups, united by passion for building innovative financial products.

Role Overview

As Head of Strategy and Product, you will collaborate closely with core teams on high-impact projects spanning engineering, product, hiring, operations, and business development. Your role involves addressing new challenges as the company grows by developing new capabilities and driving execution in critical areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead key business initiatives with high priority across functions.
• Partner with leadership to address business and product-related challenges.
• Establish new teams, processes, and capabilities to support business growth.
• Manage cross-functional projects from initial planning through successful execution.
• Research and explore new markets, products, and business opportunities.
• Identify operational issues and implement effective solutions to improve company processes.
• Own projects fully and deliver significant business outcomes.

Candidate Profile

• Exceptional problem-solving abilities complemented by strong business acumen.
• Rapid learner able to adapt to challenging and changing environments.
• Comfortable and capable of working across various business functions.
• Strong sense of ownership paired with decisive execution skills.
• Excellent communication skills with effective stakeholder management.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Curiosity, resourcefulness, and a deep drive to build impactful products.

Who Should Not Apply

• Individuals who prefer only attending meetings without active follow-up.
• Candidates unable to follow up assertively and professionally.
• Those needing fixed scopes and slow timelines for tasks.
• People who avoid complex, cross-functional challenges.
• Applicants producing overly lengthy updates without actionable decisions.

Location & Language

• This is a remote role; however, applicants must be based in Singapore, as the role focuses on this market.
• English is the primary language for communication in the global team; strong English communication skills are mandatory.

Interview Process

• An online assessment or practical task to start.
• Role-specific interviews.
• Final interview round with the CEO.

The process is streamlined to conclude within one week from interview commencement for strong candidates. Prompt completion of assessments will give priority.