Country Manager

Country Manager – UK
About BJAK

We build superior application platforms globally with the mission of creating successful businesses while contributing positively to society by making it more efficient.

We developed the first and leading insurance platform in Southeast Asia to digitize the insurance industry. The platform currently serves over 8 million users across the region.

We are continuing our mission by building new, superior applications in emerging use cases as applications become increasingly integrated with AI.

Our team is densely talented, highly motivated, and focused on engineering and product excellence within a very flat organization. All members are expected to be hands‑on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission.

This role is responsible for UK performance end-to-end: setting up and running local operations, building the team, driving revenue and partnerships, executing go-to-market strategy, and ensuring full compliance with FCA requirements. This is a hands‑on execution role, not a representative or policy role. You are expected to make decisions, drive outcomes, and build scalable systems while working closely with HQ and senior leadership.

• Own UK business performance
  , including office setup, operating model, and execution of strategic initiatives.

• Set, track, and deliver against business KPIs
  , ensuring consistent operational and commercial progress.

• Build and lead the local UK team (PR, Marketing, Support), including hiring, performance management, and day‑to‑day leadership.

• Establish clear roles, targets, and accountability across the team to support growth.

• Drive strategic partnerships and distribution channels to accelerate market penetration and revenue.

• Represent BJAK externally with partners, regulators, and key stakeholders.

• Design and execute local product, marketing, and go-to‑market strategies
  , owning acquisition, revenue, and retention outcomes.

• Work with product, tech, and customer teams to localise the product for the UK market
  , ensuring alignment with FCA regulations and local customer behaviour.

• Collaborate closely with the Chairman and global leadership team to align priorities, unblock issues, and execute effectively across regions.

• 5–7+ years of experience in operations, general management, consulting, or high‑growth environments.

• Minimum 2 years of experience within an FCA‑regulated entity (e.g. banking, insurance, financial services).

• Proven ability to build and lead teams, with clear ownership of outcomes.

• Experience driving cross‑functional initiatives with measurable business impact.

• Strong data orientation; able to operate with ambiguity and make clear decisions.

Based in the UK

£130,000 – £200,000 base salary per annum

Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.

• Own and build a business from the ground up.

• Work with highly talented individuals and build one of the most successful technology businesses in the country.