Job Description
As the Operations Manager for our Japan expansion, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our business operations to ensure efficiency, productivity, and profitability. You will play a key role in establishing and maintaining operational processes and systems that support our growth objectives in the Japanese market.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement operational strategies and initiatives aligned with business objectives and market dynamics. Identify opportunities for operational improvements and cost optimization.
- Lead and motivate the operations team, providing guidance, support, and direction to achieve departmental goals and objectives. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Evaluate and streamline operational processes and workflows to improve efficiency and productivity. Implement best practices and standards to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality products/services.
- Ensure compliance with local regulations and industry standards. Identify and mitigate operational risks to protect the company's assets and reputation.
- Implement quality control measures and standards to maintain product/service quality and customer satisfaction. Monitor and address any issues or deviations from quality standards.
- Develop and manage the operations budget, monitoring expenses and revenue to ensure profitability. Identify opportunities for cost reduction and revenue enhancement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations management or related roles, preferably in a multinational environment.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve goals.
- Solid understanding of business operations, supply chain management, and process optimization.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with Japanese business practices, regulations, and cultural norms is preferred.
- Fluency in English and Japanese (both written and spoken) is required.
About the Company
Bjak is focused on providing access to affordable and sustainable financial services for people in ASEAN. Headquartered in Malaysia, Bjak is the largest insurance portal in Southeast Asia. Our main portal, Bjak.com, helps millions find the insurance policy with the best value and highest coverage for them. Our investments in technology such as Custom API, blockchain, trading systems and data science is to enable easy access to financial services that were previously inaccessible or difficult to understand.
Our core strengths are in navigating the most complex regulations and environments, creating some of the most innovative products in the world. For instance, we are the first platform globally to simplify and offer investment-linked life and health insurance online, coupled with an instant talk-to-agent service.
Benefits
- You will be working in a fast-growing startup that promotes a flexible and open culture.
- Fast moving, challenging and unique business problems.
- Attractive remuneration and performance incentives.
- Strong learning and development plans for your career growth.
- Great career development opportunities in a growing company.
- International work environment and flat organization.
- Competitive salary.
- Flexible working hours & arrangement, Casual work attire.