Talent Acquisition Lead

Lead the Team That Builds the Future

At BJAK, we believe every great product begins with the right people. We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Lead to drive our hiring strategy, elevate our recruitment capabilities, and build high-performing, mission-aligned teams that will shape the future of financial access across Southeast Asia.

As the Talent Acquisition Lead, you'll be the strategic hiring partner to leaders across all major functions—engineering, operations, product, AI, and more. You’ll lead the recruitment team, own full-cycle hiring for strategic roles, and help scale systems, processes, and culture to meet our ambitious growth targets.

What You’ll Do

• Own and lead end-to-end hiring strategy across functions, ensuring speed, quality, and culture fit in every hire
• Build, mentor, and scale the talent acquisition team, raising the bar for recruitment execution and capability
• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, defining talent needs, calibrating on fit, and designing effective, scalable interview processes
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to engage top talent, especially for hard-to-fill or high-impact roles
• Champion a world-class candidate experience marked by transparency, speed, and respect
• Implement and refine recruitment metrics, pipelines, and dashboards to track performance and improve processes
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, employer branding, and recruitment marketing
• Stay ahead of talent trends, compensation shifts, and competitive benchmarks to inform hiring strategy
• Be a culture ambassador, helping ensure every hire strengthens the DNA of our team

What We’re Looking For

• You see recruitment as a business-critical function—not just filling roles but building high-performing teams that drive impact
• You lead with strategy and execution—you can see the bigger picture and roll up your sleeves when needed
• You’re relentless and resourceful—always finding a way to attract top talent in competitive markets
• You bring strong stakeholder management, aligning hiring managers and pushing for the best outcomes
• You care deeply about the candidate journey and believe in building trust at every touchpoint
• You thrive in high-growth, fast-moving environments and don’t wait for permission to solve problems
• You’re data-driven but also trust your intuition and judgment
• You’re a builder—of systems, processes, teams, and culture

You’ll Excel in This Role If You...

• Have a strong eye for talent and can spot high performers beyond their CVs
• Balance urgency with quality—moving fast without compromising the bar
• Communicate with clarity and influence across levels of seniority
• Have experience leading hiring across multiple functions or geographies
• Are excited to work in a startup-like culture where ownership, speed, and impact matter

The Right Fit Has...

• 5+ years of experience in end-to-end talent acquisition, with at least 1–2 years in a leadership or team lead role
• Proven success in scaling hiring in fast-growing, high-performance environments
• Strong exposure to hiring for technical, product, and/or leadership roles
• Experience with modern ATS systems, sourcing platforms, and recruitment automation tools
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
• High emotional intelligence, adaptability, and problem-solving ability

Nice to Have

• Experience hiring in the Southeast Asia region or other multicultural markets
• Background in employer branding, recruitment marketing, or talent analytics
• Familiarity with behavioral interviewing, structured hiring, or bar-raising methodologies
• A passion for startups, scale-ups, or building teams from 0 to 1

Our Team & Culture

We’re a lean, high-performance team that moves fast and holds a high bar. Titles don’t matter here - impact, integrity, and ownership do. Everyone contributes meaningfully and takes initiative.

We reward people who think like owners. We value speed, clarity, and relentless execution. If you’re hungry to grow and care deeply about excellence, this is your kind of environment.

Why Join BJAK

• Above-market remuneration and performance-based rewards
• Fast-track career growth and leadership exposure
• Mission-driven work with real-world impact
• Flat, collaborative team structure
• Autonomy, trust, and unlimited learning potential

About BJAK

BJAK is Southeast Asia’s largest insurance and financial services platform. Headquartered in Malaysia, we help millions of users access affordable, transparent, and simplified financial products through Bjak.com. Our proprietary technologies - from custom APIs to AI-powered engines - are designed to make complex services like insurance and investments accessible and intuitive.

We operate across Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, and Japan, and we’re building next-gen AI systems to transform how financial services are delivered in the region.

If you're ready to build the teams that build the future - we’d love to hear from you.