SEO Executive (Hybrid | Based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia)
Help drive organic growth at Southeast Asia’s leading digital platform — with flexible work, impactful projects, and the latest tools at your fingertips.
Working Arrangement
Malaysia-based | Hybrid (Remote + In-office at HQ in Petaling Jaya)
The Role
We are seeking a results-oriented SEO Specialist to drive our organic growth across both global and local markets. In this highly impactful role, you’ll work closely with product, content, and engineering teams to shape and execute a scalable SEO strategy that directly fuels business outcomes.
This is a hands-on role involving both strategic direction and detailed execution. You’ll leverage the latest tools, data, and frameworks to grow performance through sustainable SEO best practices and real-time optimisation.
Why This Role Matters
- You’ll own and lead the full SEO lifecycle – from strategy to execution to results
- You’ll help millions of users discover our platform through organic channels
- You’ll ensure our content and digital infrastructure are built to rank and convert
- Your work will directly impact traffic, leads, and business growth across regions
- You’ll support our mission to make financial services more accessible and innovative across Asia
What You’ll Do
- Develop and execute comprehensive SEO strategies across technical, on-page, and off-page areas
- Conduct keyword research, competitor analysis, and site audits to uncover growth opportunities
- Optimise metadata, content hierarchy, internal linking, and site structure
- Collaborate cross-functionally with regional and local content, marketing, and development teams to align SEO with business goals
- Monitor and analyse performance using tools like Google Analytics, Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, etc.
- Identify and fix technical SEO issues (crawlability, page speed, mobile-friendliness, structured data, etc.)
- Stay up to date with search engine algorithms and update strategies accordingly
- Provide SEO recommendations for marketing campaigns, new launches, and site improvements
- Help optimise both English and Bahasa Malaysia content for local SEO (where relevant)
You’ll Thrive Here If You
- Have a strong bias to action – you think strategically and move quickly
- Communicate clearly and collaborate well with engineers, marketers, and designers
- Are a tenacious problem-solver – you stick with challenges until they’re solved
- Have sharp analytical and critical thinking skills
- Deliver high-quality work with attention to detail – no sloppy outputs
- Take full ownership and accountability for your results
- Value feedback, learning, and growing with a high-performing team
What We’re Looking For
- You treat SEO as a growth engine, not a checklist
- You’re self-motivated and work independently without needing micromanagement
- You thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments
- You care deeply about team success and doing what’s best for the business
- You’re hands-on – whether it’s metadata or debugging crawl issues, you take ownership
- You’re constantly learning – about search, users, ranking, and conversion
- Comfortable communicating in English; Bahasa Malaysia or Mandarin is a plus
- Experience working on Malaysia-based or regional SEO projects is a bonus
Requirements
- 1–3 years of hands-on SEO experience (in-house, agency, or freelance) with a proven track record of growing organic traffic and rankings
- Strong knowledge of SEO principles, algorithms, and ranking factors
- Technical SEO understanding (e.g. site architecture, schema markup, mobile-first indexing)
- Proficiency in tools like Google Search Console, Google Analytics, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, etc.
- Experience with CMS platforms such as WordPress, Shopify, or similar
- Strong collaboration skills across engineering, content, and marketing
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with international SEO and geo-targeting strategies
- Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, or JavaScript as it relates to SEO
- Experience with GA4, GTM, Looker Studio, or ETL workflows
- Exposure to AI tools or automation in digital marketing
- Understanding of CRO, paid search, or broader growth channels
What You’ll Get
- Competitive salary: RM 4,000 – RM 6,000/month (based on experience and performance)
- Performance-based growth opportunities and project ownership
- Flexible hybrid work arrangement (work from home + in-office when needed)
- Career advancement within a fast-scaling, mission-driven tech company
- A collaborative, driven team that values clarity, speed, and excellence
- Access to cutting-edge SEO tools, AI systems, and advanced reporting platforms
- Supportive team culture that encourages learning, feedback, and development
- The opportunity to create real impact on millions of users across Asia
About BJAK
BJAK is Southeast Asia’s largest digital insurance platform, headquartered in Malaysia with operations in Thailand, Taiwan, and Japan. Through Bjak.com, we help millions find affordable and comprehensive protection by simplifying complex financial services through technology.
We’re lean, ambitious, and solving meaningful problems at scale. Our investments in AI, automation, and digital infrastructure support our mission to make financial services faster, smarter, and more accessible.