Job Overview
Location
United States
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Other
Date Posted
June 2, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Work directly with the Founder to drive U.S. market entry, from early strategy to hands-on execution of market-specific initiatives
- • Build and execute the company’s initial hiring plan by sourcing, engaging, and closing high-caliber talent across functions
- • Support fundraising efforts by preparing investor materials, coordinating investor conversations, and managing follow-through actions
- • Establish A1’s operational presence in the U.S., including setting up office infrastructure, selecting vendors, and designing operating structure
- • Drive external positioning through PR outreach, partnership development, and cultivation of key relationships with stakeholders
- • Turn ambiguous, high-level ideas into clear, actionable plans and ensure consistent execution across teams
- • Act as a central operator across functions, tracking priorities, identifying bottlenecks, and pushing progress on critical initiatives
- • Handle high-urgency, unstructured problems with speed, sound judgment, and minimal supervision
- • Operate independently in ambiguous environments with no predefined processes, creating systems where none exist
- • Collaborate with the Founder to prioritize initiatives that align with company goals and allocate resources accordingly
- • Maintain high reliability by consistently delivering on commitments, even under pressure or with incomplete information
- • Communicate clearly and concisely with senior internal stakeholders and external partners, including investors, hires, and vendors
- • Balance rapid execution with quality, ensuring that speed does not compromise the integrity of outcomes
- • Function as an extension of the Founder, taking ownership of initiatives that span hiring, operations, fundraising, and market expansion
- • Operate with high agency—proactively identifying needs, proposing solutions, and driving action without waiting for direction
- • Navigate fast-moving, high-ambiguity environments where priorities shift frequently and processes are not yet formalized
🎯 Requirements
- • Background in consulting (MBB), top-tier VC, startups, or high-performance operating roles
- • Strong generalist ability to switch between strategy, hiring, operations, and execution
- • High agency—does not wait for instructions, figures things out, and moves independently
- • Strong judgment—able to prioritize effectively and make decisions with incomplete information
- • Clear and concise communication skills—comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and external partners
- • High reliability—consistently follows through and delivers on commitments
🏖️ Benefits
- • Opportunity to shape the U.S. expansion of a proactive AI smart assistant with global ambition
- • Direct collaboration with the Founder on high-impact, foundational initiatives
- • Autonomy to build systems and processes from the ground up in a fast-moving startup
- • Exposure to fundraising, hiring, and market entry at the earliest stages of company growth
Skills & Technologies
About Bjak Sdn. Bhd.
Bjak operates Malaysia’s largest digital auto-insurance marketplace, enabling instant price comparison and online purchase of motor coverage from leading insurers. The platform uses proprietary technology to simplify complex tariffs, deliver personalised quotes and e-policy issuance within minutes, eliminating paperwork and agent visits. Licensed by Bank Negara Malaysia, Bjak also offers road-tax renewal, accident assistance and claims support, serving millions of drivers nationwide while partnering with insurers to increase digital distribution efficiency and customer reach.
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