VP Strategy

5 days ago

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Bjak Full time

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.

Get to know the role:

The VP of Strategy and Project Management plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing our organization's strategic vision. This position involves project planning, cross-functional collaboration, and supporting senior executives in formulating and implementing business strategies. The role requires exceptional problem-solving skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to translate strategy into actionable plans.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Lead project planning and ensure successful execution of cross-functional projects by setting and tracking key milestones and budgets.
  2. Collaborate with senior leaders to shape the company's direction by formulating and driving business strategies.
  3. Help cross-functional teams resolve issues with data-driven insights and practical guidance.
  4. Create short-term and long-term performance goals, aligning them with strategic objectives in close coordination with department heads.
  5. Partner with leadership to effectively convey organizational goals to internal and external stakeholders, promoting understanding and support.
  6. Regularly assess and update the corporate strategy to stay in line with management expectations, industry trends, and changing needs.

Minimum Requirements:

  1. 4 - 8 years of experience at top tier strategy, management consultancy, or investment banking firm
  2. Strong academic track record
  3. Strong background in strategic thinking, analytics & demonstrated ability to problem solve
  4. Experience with hands-on engagement, strong interpersonal / influencing skills
  5. Convincing executive presence, solid spoken and written communication skills including executive level communication / slides
  6. Able to work independently and in teams
  7. Strong team player with a can-do attitude, rolling up your sleeves and being adaptable and flexible - grit is a characteristic well-valued
  8. Highly comfortable and able to context switch and perform in a semi-structured, dynamic, fast-paced environment
  9. A self-starter and independent learner who takes the initiative to challenge the status quo
  10. Highly organized
  11. Highly proficient excel skills
  12. Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits:

  1. You will be working in a fast-growing startup that promotes a flexible and open culture.
  2. Fast moving, challenging and unique business problems
  3. Attractive remuneration and performance incentives
  4. Great career development opportunities in a growing company
  5. International work environment and flat organization
  6. Competitive salary
  7. Casual work attire
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