Country Manager (UK)
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BJAK is hiring a UK Country Manager to own regional performance, stand up the UK office, and scale operations for its next generation insurance and financial services platform. You will recruit and lead a high-performing local team (PR, Marketing, and Support), build strategic partnerships, and design local product localisation and marketing strategies while ensuring FCA-regulated compliance. You’ll partner with HQ to align priorities, remove bottlenecks, and drive measurable outcomes across revenue, acquisition, and retention. The ideal candidate has 5-7+ years in operations or high-growth startups, at least 2 years in an FCA-regulated entity, proven leadership, and a data-driven, execution-focused mindset with strong UK market knowledge. To apply, tailor your CV and cover letter to demonstrate ownership, cross-functional delivery with tangible KPIs, and readiness to lead on-site in the UK.
Country Manager – UK
Build momentum. Drive results. Scale operations.
BJAK is building the next-generation insurance and financial services platform—designed to be intuitive, intelligent, and personalised. We are currently the largest insurance platform in Southeast Asia and are expanding globally with a strong focus on technology and product excellence.
We are looking for ownership-minded leaders who thrive on execution and scale. In return, you can expect growth, trust, autonomy, ownership, meaningful rewards, and real impact.
As Country Manager, you will be responsible for driving operational excellence, building scalable systems, and translating strategic direction into measurable business outcomes. You will lead local performance, set up and manage the UK office, hire and develop a high-performing team, build strategic partnerships, execute local marketing and product strategies, and ensure full product localisation in line with regulatory requirements.
What You Will Do
1. Own regional performance and build the local operation
Take full ownership of UK performance and office setup. Lead execution of strategic initiatives, own business KPIs, and build scalable systems to support rapid growth. Ensure operational excellence and measurable outcomes across the business.
2. Recruit and lead a high-performing team (PR / Marketing / Support)
Build, hire, and develop a strong local team with a culture of ownership, speed, and accountability. Set clear roles, performance standards, and workforce plans aligned to business needs.
3. Drive strategic partnerships and distribution
Develop and manage key partnerships to accelerate growth and distribution. Represent BJAK externally and work closely with ecosystem partners to drive sustainable commercial impact.
4. Design and execute local product and marketing strategies
Identify growth opportunities and lead execution of local marketing and go-to-market strategies. Own revenue, acquisition, and retention targets, using data-driven insights to continuously refine performance.
5. Localise the product for the UK market
Work closely with product, technology, and customer teams to adapt BJAK’s solutions to the UK market. Ensure alignment with FCA regulatory requirements, customer behaviour, and local market nuances.
6. Collaborate closely with HQ and global leadership
Partner with the CEO and global leadership team to align priorities, remove bottlenecks, and deliver seamless execution across regions.
You Will Thrive in This Role If You
Build momentum and move fast
Drive results and take full ownership
Scale operations with structure and discipline
Don’t take “no” as an answer
Have high energy and urgency
Are methodical, technical, and highly execution-focused
Know the UK market inside out
What You Bring
5–7+ years of experience in operations, business management, consulting, or high-growth startups
Minimum 2 years of experience within an FCA-regulated entity (e.g. banking, insurance, financial services)
Strong leadership experience with a proven track record of building and managing teams
Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with measurable outcomes
Ability to work with data, navigate ambiguity, and make decisive calls
Experience working closely with founders, C-level, or senior leadership on sensitive matters
Location Requirement
Based in the UK
Why Join Us
Drive high-impact operations shaping financial accessibility for millions
Work directly with senior leadership to build and scale a global platform
Grow into senior leadership roles such as COO, Country Head, or Business Director
Competitive performance-based compensation with long-term growth upside