
Copywriter at Bjak (Malaysia)
Bjak · Malaysia·
Role details
Bjak at a glance
Southeast Asia's largest online insurance comparison platform, letting users compare, buy and renew insurance and roadtax from 16 insurers in one place.
Bjak is a BNM-licensed online marketplace where Malaysians compare quotes from 16 insurers and takaful operators, then buy and renew car, motorcycle, travel, life, medical and home insurance online. It bundles roadtax renewal, roadside assistance, car repair booking and AI tools around the core comparison engine.
Job description
About BJAK
The original mission of BJAK is we believe people deserve smarter ways to plan, save and grow their money. This is the origin of our name.
Started in 2019, we built the first mobile-first, insurance platform, enabling insurance to be accessible online by millions in the region. Today, its the leading insurance platform in Southeast Asia.
Today, we are expanding ways to help people in the region — this includes spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more. Our mission is help people get more from their money every day.
We have teams working around the world, with over 20 nationalities from our offices and remotely, who truly enjoys their work. We are looking for the most talented and driven people we can find. We are looking for people who work for their passion, not counting hours. Who loves building great next-generation products, not status quo. Who cares about redefining how everyone around us can get the best financial applications, not for an exclusive few.
If you're this person, we'd love to talk to you.
The Role
We are looking for a talented and creative Copywriter to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for crafting compelling content that engages and inspires our audience. This role involves writing and editing content for various marketing materials, ensuring consistency with our brand voice and messaging.
What You’ll Do
- Develop high-quality, engaging, and persuasive copy for a variety of mediums, including websites, social media, email campaigns, advertisements, brochures, and press releases.
- Tailor content to suit different platforms and target audiences, maintaining a consistent brand voice and tone.
- Proofread copy to correct errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
- Conduct thorough research on industry-related topics to ensure content is informative and current.
- Stay updated on market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences to inform content strategies.
- Ensure all content aligns with the brand’s style guidelines and messaging.
- Implement SEO best practices to increase content visibility and search engine rankings.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2-4 years of professional copywriting experience, preferably in a marketing or advertising setting.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English and Bahasa Melayu.
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to produce creative and compelling content under tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in content management systems (CMS) and familiarity with SEO principles.
- Strong understanding of digital marketing strategies and social media platforms.
- Ability to adapt writing style to different audiences and formats.
- Strong communication skills. Be methodical, organized, detail-oriented, and results-oriented.
- Demonstrate a "can-do" attitude, professionalism, passion, ownership, commitment, accountability, and teamwork
Location This role is based in Malaysia. This is a hybrid role. You are expected to work from our Malaysia office at least 3 days per week.
Language English is our main working language across global teams. Strong English communication is required.
Interview Process Our process is designed to move fast:
- Portfolio review
- Online assessment or practical task
- Role-specific interview
- CEO / Final Interview
For strong candidates, we aim to complete the process and make an offer within 1 week from the start of the interview process. Candidates who complete assessments quickly will be prioritized.
Why work at Bjak
- Culture: “Results first” – outcomes over effort; direct feedback; flat organization with minimal bureaucracy; high ownership and speed.
- Work Environment: Remote‑friendly with a “distributed team of experts” and offices in Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Taiwan, and the UK. Recruiting globally.
- Engineering Focus: Lean, autonomous teams that prioritise product excellence and swift delivery.
- Career Growth: Rapidly scaling company with 356 open roles (including Lead, Founder’s Office, iOS Engineer, DevOps, ML Engineer) – opportunities for impact and advancement.
- Note on Employer Rating: Current Glassdoor-style rating is 2.3/5 (198 reviews) – potential concerns around work‑life balance and compensation. Candidates should verify recent employee sentiment during interviews.