Head of Compliance

MERJE; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative insurtech platform seeks a Head of Compliance to shape regulatory strategy and compliance frameworks in the UK. This fully remote role requires 8+ years of financial services compliance experience, including knowledge of FCA rules. Responsibilities include developing compliance policies, leading regulatory readiness, and ensuring alignment with UK law. The position offers a competitive salary of £90,000 - £110,000 and the chance to lead compliance for a rapidly expanding firm.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of compliance, risk, or regulatory experience within financial services.
• Minimum 1 year experience in the insurance industry.
• Deep understanding of UK regulatory frameworks, including FCA rules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compliance frameworks aligned with UK regulatory requirements.
• Lead regulatory readiness for market entry, licensing, and ongoing supervision.
• Build policies and controls covering AML, KYC, data privacy, and consumer duty.

Skills

Compliance program management

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

Salary

£90,000 - £110,000

Location

Fully remote (occasional need to be in London)

The Company

This innovative insurtech platform is one of Asia's largest digital insurance provider, expanding financial access through automation and digital scale. As they enter the UK market, they seek to establish themselves as a trusted, compliant, and responsible player in the financial services sector.

The Role

The Head of Compliance will be instrumental in designing and enforcing compliance frameworks that enable safe scaling of digital financial services. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the regulatory strategy of a fast-growing insurtech company in the UK market.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compliance frameworks aligned with UK regulatory requirements, especially FCA rules
• Lead regulatory readiness for market entry, licensing, and ongoing supervision
• Build policies and controls covering AML, KYC, data privacy, and consumer duty
• Establish monitoring, testing, and reporting processes for ongoing compliance
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant execution of business strategies

Required knowledge and experience

• 8+ years of compliance, risk, or regulatory experience within financial services
• Minimum 1 year experience in the insurance industry
• Deep understanding of UK regulatory frameworks, including FCA rules
• Proven ability to design policies and manage complex compliance programmes
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

If you're an experienced compliance professional ready to lead regulatory strategy for an innovative insurtech company, apply now for this Head of Compliance role.