Country Manager (US)

About Us

Bjak is focused on providing access to affordable and sustainable financial services for people in ASEAN. Headquartered in Malaysia, Bjak is the largest insurance portal in Southeast Asia. Our main portal, Bjak.com, helps millions find the insurance policy with the best value and highest coverage for them. Our investments in technology such as Custom API, blockchain, trading systems and data science is to enable easy access to financial services that were previously inaccessible or difficult to understand.

Our core strengths are in navigating the most complex regulations and environments, creating some of the most innovative products in the world. For instance, we are the first platform globally to simplify and offer investment-linked life and health insurance online, coupled with an instant talk-to-agent service.

Role Overview:

As the Country Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing our operations in the US, ensuring the smooth implementation and execution of our business strategies while maintaining a strong presence in the market. This is a crucial leadership role that requires an individual with a strong background in the IT and Services industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive business plan to achieve the company's goals and objectives in US
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders to drive business growth and maximize revenue
• Lead and manage a team of professionals to ensure high performance and productivity
• Identify market trends and customer needs to develop new product and service offerings
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, competitors' activities, and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and competitiveness
• Manage the budget and financial performance of the US office, including revenue forecasting, expense control, and profitability analysis
• Collaborate with other departments within the company to optimize cross-functional operations and drive efficiency
• Demonstrate a "can-do" attitude, strong passion, ownership, accountability, and teamwork while fostering a culture of excellence.
• Proficient at Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint, Google Sheets & Slides
• Methodical, well-organized, detail-oriented, and result oriented

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• Proven experience in a similar Country Manager role within the IT and Services industry
• Strong understanding of the US market dynamics and cultural nuances
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with a track record of building and leading high-performance teams
• Strategic mindset and ability to develop and execute business plans
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Benefits

• You will be working in a fast-growing startup that promotes flexible and open culture
• Fast moving, challenging and unique business problems
• Attractive remuneration and performance incentives
• Strong learning and development plans for your career growth
• Great career development opportunities in a growing company
• International work environment and flat organization
• Competitive salary