
IT Support Specialist 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.
What You'll Do
- Provide day-to-day IT support to employees for PC and laptop-related issues
- Troubleshoot common hardware and software problems (Windows / macOS)
- Perform laptop and PC setup, reset, reformatting, and device handover
- Support new joiner onboarding, including:
- Laptop and device setup
- Lark account creation and access support
- Assist with IT asset management, including:
- Tracking laptops and PCs in use
- Cleaning up, formatting, and preparing unused devices
- Maintain basic IT housekeeping to ensure devices are organised and ready for use
- Respond to IT support requests in a timely and professional manner
- Escalate more complex issues when required
Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related fields
- Experience in IT support, helpdesk, or desktop support roles
- Comfortable supporting PCs and laptops (Windows and/or macOS)
- Experience with:
- Device setup, reset, and reformatting
- Basic software and hardware troubleshooting
- Familiar with collaboration tools and user account setup (experience with Lark is a plus)
- Organized, hands-on, and willing to support day-to-day operational needs
- Good communication skills and patience when assisting non-technical users
Good to Have
- Experience supporting fast-growing or startup environments
- Basic understanding of IT inventory or asset management
- Exposure to onboarding/offboarding IT processes
- Familiarity with basic IT documentation
Benefits
- Do something meaningful - be part of a company improving financial access across ASEAN
- Fast-moving, practical, and impact-driven work environment
- International work environment with a flat organisation structure
- Clear and hands-on role with real day-to-day impact
- Great learning exposure across IT, HR, and operations
- Competitive salary
- Casual work attire
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.