--- title: 'Founder''s Associate at Bjak' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/founder-s-associate-bjak-zurich-5m9tfwmw592k' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # Founder's Associate at Bjak - **Company:** [Bjak ](https://feeny.ai/companies/bjak) - **Location:** Zurich, Switzerland - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-07-07 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/bjakcareer/78810d10-e3eb-4863-a596-a4e54b0c4e7b ## Job description ## About ActAI There are over 5 billion users using basic applications today such email, notes, tasks, calendar and they're not AI-native. Our mission is to build proactive applications for anyone in the world, who are not used to complex prompting. We aim to bring intelligence to conversations, errands, organising and workflows, with minimal to no prompting. Our product focuses on achieving high reliability for long-running workflows, persistent context, and real-world task completion. We believe products will greatly reduce hallucinations. Our objective is to organise anyone's life, allowing us all to spend time on valuable and meaningful things. ## About the Role You will work closely with core teams on the highest impact initiatives across engineering, product, hiring, operations, and business development. As the company grows, you'll help solve new challenges, build new capabilities, and drive execution wherever it matters most. We're looking for people who learn quickly, think deeply, and enjoy solving difficult problems in a fast-moving environment. ## What You Will Be Doing - Drive high-priority initiatives across the business. - Work with leadership to solve business and product challenges. - Build new teams, processes, and capabilities as the company grows. - Lead cross-functional projects from planning through execution. - Research new markets, products, and business opportunities. - Improve how we operate by identifying problems and implementing practical solutions. - Take ownership of projects and deliver meaningful business outcomes. ## What You Will Need - Strong problem-solving skills and business judgment. - Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new challenges. - Comfortable working across different business functions. - Strong ownership and execution skills. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. - Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment. - Curious, resourceful, and driven to build. ## How We Work The best products in the world are built by small, highly capable teams. We operate with high talent density, high ownership and high standards. We value people who can think independently, move quickly and solve problems without waiting for instructions. This is a hands-on environment. Everyone is expected to contribute directly to the company's success. Interview Process If there appears to be a fit, we will schedule up to 3 interviews. Applications are reviewed by members of our leadership and hiring teams. Interviews may be conducted virtually or onsite. We value speed, transparency and decisiveness throughout the process. ## About Bjak ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Bjak is Southeast Asia’s leading digital insurance platform, enabling users to compare, purchase, and manage insurance policies and automotive services through a single, AI-powered interface. - **Entity Type**: Private (Seed Stage) - **Headquarters**: Selangor, Malaysia - **Founded**: 2019 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Insurtech / Financial Services (with a growing automotive service vertical) - **Target customers**: B2C (individuals seeking insurance and car repairs), B2B (partnerships with 16 insurers and workshop networks) - **Mission**: “To develop technology‑based solutions to improve financial inclusion.” ## Products & Services - **Insurance Platform (SaaS / Marketplace)**: Compare quotes from 16 insurers, purchase policies, manage claims, and access 24/7 VIP support. Supported by an AI agent. - **Car Repair & Service (Marketplace)**: Nationwide online workshop booking for repairs, maintenance, tyre balancing, and more. Includes pay‑later options (installments from RM10/month). - **Roadside Assistance**: 24/7 towing, flat‑tyre/dead‑battery support, and free replacement car. - **Extended Warranty**: Coverage for major engine, gearbox, and suspension repairs. - **Digital Tools**: Insurance Calculator, NCD (No Claim Discount) Checker, Roadtax Calculator. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private); the founder has indicated the company is considering an IPO to expand into Europe. - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue estimated at $25 M–$50 M (LinkedIn data for FY2025). Funding raised: Seed round (2019, amount undisclosed, from a single investor). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Seed investor not named; partners include 16 Malaysian insurers and a nationwide network of workshops. - **Growth Signals**: 8 M+ users across Southeast Asia; 32.2% YoY headcount growth (100 employees); 356 open positions (up 278.7% YoY); expanding into 9 countries (Indonesia, UK, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Spain, and Malaysia). ## Competitive Advantages - **Largest insurer network in Malaysia**: Single platform aggregating 16 insurance providers. - **Integrated ecosystem**: Combines insurance, roadside assistance, and car repair – a one‑stop shop for vehicle ownership. - **AI & automation**: Uses AI agents to simplify policy selection and claims processes. - **Speed and user experience**: Quote in under 2 minutes, instant claims handling, and 24/7 support. ## Strategic Focus - **Geographic expansion**: Entering European markets, with an IPO under consideration. - **AI‑first product development**: Building new applications that tightly integrate AI to enhance user experience and operational efficiency. - **Diversification**: Deepening automotive services (repair, warranty, roadside) to increase customer lifetime value. - **Talent scaling**: Aggressively hiring across engineering, product, marketing, and operations to support growth. ## Why Work Here - **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. ## Sources 1. [bjak.my](https://bjak.my/en) – Official website (product overview, mission) 2. [bjak.my/en/career](https://bjak.my/en/career) – Career page (culture, values) 3. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/bjakcareer](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/bjakcareer) – Active job listings and team descriptions 4. [linkedin.com/company/bjak](https://my.linkedin.com/company/bjak) – LinkedIn company profile (employees, revenue, headcount growth, news) ## Other roles at Bjak - [Recruiting Operations Coordinator](https://feeny.ai/job/recruiting-operations-coordinator-bjak-hong-kong-7vmsr27za46t) — Hong Kong - [Recruiting Coordinator](https://feeny.ai/job/recruiting-coordinator-bjak-hong-kong-bvdc2vcvrjjd) — Hong Kong - [Creative Project Executive](https://feeny.ai/job/creative-project-executive-bjak-malaysia-rqpq3y3kcqy6) — Malaysia - [Senior Compliance Director – UK](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-compliance-director-uk-bjak-united-kingdom-rrggrrdbjrfj) — United Kingdom - [Regulatory Compliance Director](https://feeny.ai/job/regulatory-compliance-director-bjak-united-kingdom-kx3rrqbh8bsy) — United Kingdom - [SMF16 Compliance Oversight Director](https://feeny.ai/job/smf16-compliance-oversight-director-bjak-united-kingdom-ddsrjzy1pcrs) — United Kingdom - [Compliance Director – SMF16](https://feeny.ai/job/compliance-director-smf16-bjak-united-kingdom-7866g217n5rs) — United Kingdom - [Head of Compliance – SMF16](https://feeny.ai/job/head-of-compliance-smf16-bjak-united-kingdom-y73w270vd3eb) — United Kingdom - [Director of Compliance and Risk (UK)](https://feeny.ai/job/director-of-compliance-and-risk-uk-bjak-united-kingdom-7pan19xm9tg0) — United Kingdom - [Head of Compliance and Risk (UK)](https://feeny.ai/job/head-of-compliance-and-risk-uk-bjak-united-kingdom-f3y4sgw5zhae) — United Kingdom