Head of Compliance — Remote UK, FCA & Risk Lead

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

Job summary

An innovative insurtech company is seeking a Head of Compliance to design and enforce compliance frameworks aligned with UK regulations. In this fully remote role, with occasional meetings in London, you will shape the regulatory strategy for a fast-growing financial services provider entering the UK market. The position requires extensive experience in compliance and a solid understanding of FCA rules. If you're ready to lead regulatory efforts in a dynamic environment, apply now.

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.
• Proven ability to design policies and manage complex compliance programmes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compliance frameworks aligned with UK regulatory requirements.
• Lead regulatory readiness for market entry 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 strategies.

Skills

Compliance experience

Risk management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

An innovative insurtech company is seeking a Head of Compliance to design and enforce compliance frameworks aligned with UK regulations. In this fully remote role, with occasional meetings in London, you will shape the regulatory strategy for a fast-growing financial services provider entering the UK market. The position requires extensive experience in compliance and a solid understanding of FCA rules. If you're ready to lead regulatory efforts in a dynamic environment, apply now.