Chief of Staff (Fintech)

Location: Must be based in Japan. This is a hybrid role requiring at least 3 days per week in the Tokyo office.

Company

hirify.global is a leading insurance and financial technology platform in Southeast Asia, dedicated to making financial services accessible, reliable, and smart through AI-driven tools.

What you will do

• Drive high-priority initiatives across engineering, product, hiring, operations, and business development.
• Work directly with leadership to solve complex business and product challenges.
• Lead cross-functional projects from initial planning through to final execution.
• Build new teams, processes, and capabilities to support rapid company growth.
• Research and evaluate new markets, products, and business opportunities.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement practical, scalable solutions.

Requirements

• Must be based in Japan and able to work from the Tokyo office 3 days per week.
• English: C1+ required for global team collaboration.
• Strong problem-solving skills and business judgment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong ownership and execution-oriented mindset.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment with a global team of over 20 nationalities.
• Opportunity to work closely with the CEO and core leadership on high-impact initiatives.
• Focus on building next-generation financial products rather than maintaining the status quo.
• Culture that values deep thinking, rapid learning, and proactive problem-solving.

Hiring process

• Online assessment or practical task.
• Role-specific interview.
• Final round with the CEO.
• Fast-track process: aim to complete within 1 week for strong candidates.