CEO, Digital Insurer & Takaful Operator (Fintech)

TL;DR

CEO (Fintech/Insurtech): Leading the build and launch of Malaysia’s next-generation digital takaful operator from license application to scalable growth with an accent on regulatory engagement, operational readiness, and Shariah-compliant product development. Focus on building the founding leadership team, establishing governance frameworks with Bank Negara Malaysia, and driving AI adoption in digital insurance.

Location: On-site in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Company

hirify.global is a digital insurance and takaful operator focused on innovating financial services in the Malaysian market.

What you will do

• Lead the DITO license application process and regulatory engagement with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
• Recruit and lead the founding leadership team across finance, compliance, risk, actuarial, technology, and operations.
• Own the 7-year business plan, governance framework, capital plan, and operational readiness roadmap.
• Build Shariah-compliant digital takaful products and optimize the end-to-end customer journey.
• Manage P&L performance, capital efficiency, and establish retakaful/reinsurance partnerships.
• Partner with technology leadership to build scalable digital infrastructure and drive AI adoption for efficiency.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a CEO, COO, GM, or senior leader in insurance, takaful, fintech, or regulated financial services.
• Must be based in or able to work on-site in Malaysia.
• Strong experience engaging with regulators, Board members, auditors, and senior stakeholders.
• Hands-on capability to build and scale businesses from zero-to-one in early-stage environments.
• Deep understanding of regulatory environments, preferably within banking or insurance.
• Strong commercial judgement, financial discipline, and product thinking.

Culture & Benefits

• High-performance culture centered around ownership, accountability, speed, and integrity.
• First-principles thinking approach focusing on outcomes over corporate bureaucracy.
• Dynamic environment requiring intensity, urgency, and adaptability.
• Opportunity to lead a zero-to-one venture with significant regulatory and commercial impact.