CEO, Digital Insurer & Takaful Operator

Responsibilities

• Lead the DITO licence application process and regulatory engagement with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)
• Own the 7-year business plan, governance framework, capital plan, and operational readiness roadmap
• Recruit and lead the founding leadership team across finance, compliance, risk, actuarial, technology, and operations
• Build simple, fair, and digitally native Shariah-compliant takaful products
• Own P&L performance, capital efficiency, pricing discipline, and growth strategy
• Partner with technology leadership to build secure, scalable digital infrastructure

Requirements

• Proven experience as a CEO, COO, GM, or senior leader in insurance, takaful, fintech, or insurtech
• Strong understanding of regulatory environments within insurance, takaful, or banking
• Experience engaging with regulators, Board members, auditors, and actuaries
• Hands-on experience building and scaling businesses from early-stage environments
• Strong commercial judgement and financial discipline

About the Company

This role is for a zero-to-one leadership position focused on building and launching Malaysia’s next-generation digital takaful operator (DITO).