VP, Events & Activation

Bjak; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Petaling Jaya is seeking a VP of Events & Activation to design and implement marketing campaigns that enhance user engagement across ASEAN. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of relevant experience, strong leadership skills, and proven success in the marketing sector. This role offers competitive compensation, performance bonuses, and hybrid work flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

Hybrid work flexibility

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in on-ground marketing campaigns.
• Proven team management abilities.
• Prior experience in financial services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement on-ground marketing strategies.
• Lead and mentor the marketing team.
• Manage budgets for marketing initiatives.
• Organize events and sponsorships to enhance brand exposure.

Skills

On-ground marketing leadership

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Creative and strategic thinking

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business

Master's degree preferred

Job description

About Us

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.

If you enjoy building cutting edge platforms and ecosystems to give equal access to financial services for the masses - Speak to us.

VP, Events & Activation

We are seeking an experienced VP, On-ground Marketing & Activation in Petaling Jaya. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring on-ground marketing and activation campaigns to grow Bjak's user base across ASEAN. You will oversee and manage Bjak's on-ground marketing team and work closely with the rest of the marketing and product teams to align all initiatives and meet business targets.

What You'll Do

• Develop comprehensive on-ground marketing strategies aligned with overall business objectives and brand positioning.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing on-ground marketing team, providing guidance, mentorship, and fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of on-ground marketing campaigns and activations to ensure they align with brand guidelines and resonate with target audiences.
• Take charge of organizing and managing events, sponsorships, and activations to maximize brand exposure and customer engagement.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including Sales, PR, and Digital Marketing, to ensure seamless integration of on-ground activities with overall marketing strategies.
• Effectively manage budgets for on-ground marketing initiatives, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and a strong return on investment.
• Implement measurement tools to assess the effectiveness of on-ground marketing efforts and provide regular reports to key stakeholders.

You’ll Thrive Here If You...

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant experience with a proven track record of success in leading on-ground marketing and activation campaigns.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop a team to achieve desired outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to think creatively and strategically.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience in developing successful marketing strategies and campaigns.
• Prior experience in financial services, insurance or banking is a plus.
• Fluent in English.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive compensation with performance bonuses.
• Ownership of high-impact marketing campaigns with regional exposure.
• A fast-growth environment where your work moves the needle.
• Hybrid work flexibility with high autonomy and clear accountability.
• A chance to shape the future of a leading Southeast Asian fintech brand.

Our Team & Culture

We move fast. We don’t do fluff. Our team here don’t just make things look nice—we make things work, convert, and grab attention. Everyone is expected to own their output, think critically, and deliver creative that’s both beautiful and strategic.