# Entrepreneur in Residence - Company: [Bjakcareer]() - Location: Malaysia - Team: CEO Office - Employment type: Full Time - Posted: May 1, 2026 ## Job description ## **Be the Strategic Growth Partner for BJAK’s CEO** At BJAK, we are SEA's leading digital insurance platform, going global. As we build globally, we’re seeking an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) to operate as a high-trust, high-impact partner to the CEO. This is a role for ex-entrepreneurs or seasoned operators in transition who thrive in ambiguity, think strategically, and execute relentlessly. You will work at the intersection of leadership, strategy, and operations - researching new opportunities, driving cross-functional projects, and shaping initiatives that accelerate company growth. This is not a conventional support role. You’ll be expected to step into leadership gaps, influence outcomes across functions, and act as a multiplier for the CEO’s impact. ## **What You Will Do** **Strategic Leadership & Execution** * Partner with the CEO, executive leadership, and business unit heads to define, refine, and execute strategic priorities. * Translate high-level strategy into actionable operational plans with measurable outcomes. * Lead cross-functional task forces and strategic workstreams across departments. * Act as a champion of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. **Innovation & Business Model Development** * Identify and assess new business opportunities, emerging trends, and market disruptions. * Design and pilot new business models, products, and services. * Facilitate ideation workshops and innovation forums across the organization. **Operational Excellence & Problem Solving** * Diagnose operational bottlenecks and implement improvements. * Drive organizational effectiveness by optimizing processes, decision flows, and resource allocation. * Provide advisory support to teams facing complex challenges or growth hurdles. **Mentorship & Leadership Development** * Serve as a mentor and coach to senior managers, high-potential talent, and entrepreneurial teams. * Share entrepreneurial perspectives and practical frameworks to strengthen leadership capabilities. * Support culture building, fostering accountability, experimentation, and resilience. **Stakeholder Engagement** * Serve as a credible representative of the CEO Office in internal and external engagements. * Collaborate with investors, partners, and key stakeholders to drive alignment and strategic support. * Synthesize insights from stakeholders and surface recommendations to the CEO. ## **Key Qualifications** **Experience** * 5 to 10 years of professional experience, ideally including founding or leading a startup, scaling a business, or driving high-impact strategic initiatives. * Demonstrated track record of translating strategy into execution and delivering measurable results. **Entrepreneurial Mindset** * Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. * Comfortable operating in ambiguity, with a strong bias for action and results. * Ability to think creatively, take calculated risks, and inspire teams to achieve ambitious goals. **Skills & Competencies** * Exceptional leadership and stakeholder influence capabilities. * Strong analytical problem solving paired with practical execution mindset. * Excellent communication and storytelling skills. * Ability to navigate ambiguity and lead in dynamic environments. * Strong business judgment and financial acumen. **Personal Attributes** * Entrepreneurial spirit with a bias for action. * High degree of integrity, ownership, and accountability. * Collaborative and inclusive leadership style. * Adaptable, resilient, and growth-oriented mindset. ## **What You’ll Get** * Direct partnership with the CEO on high-impact, company-wide initiatives. * Exposure to all facets of scaling a SEA-leading fintech - strategy, operations, partnerships, product, and more. * Autonomy to lead initiatives that shape the trajectory of the company. * A high-trust environment that values ownership, speed, and results over hierarchy. * Opportunities to explore future leadership or entrepreneurial ventures within the organization. ## **Our Team & Culture** We’re lean, high-performance, and output-focused. Titles don’t matter - results, ownership, and integrity do. We value entrepreneurial thinking, speed, and relentless execution. If you’re driven to make an outsized impact, thrive under ambiguity, and enjoy shaping the future of a high-growth company, this is your arena. ## Apply [Apply on Bjakcareer]() Canonical job page: