Head of Compliance (UK)

Bjak; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital insurance platform is seeking a Head of Compliance (UK) to oversee regulatory strategy and compliance operations for their UK market entry. The role focuses on ensuring the business meets regulatory expectations, protecting consumers, and building robust compliance frameworks. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in compliance within financial services, with a deep understanding of UK regulations. This position offers a hybrid work model and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Long-term growth opportunities

International career opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of compliance, risk, or regulatory experience in financial services.
• Deep understanding of UK regulatory frameworks, especially FCA rules.
• Experience in compliance for digital platforms or insurance products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and enforce compliance frameworks for digital financial services.
• Lead regulatory readiness for market entry and licensing.
• Establish monitoring processes for ongoing compliance.

Skills

Compliance leadership experience

Stakeholder management

Understanding of FCA regulations

Risk assessment skills

Strong communication

Job description

Protect trust. Enable growth. Champion responsible innovation.

BJAK is Southeast Asia’s largest digital insurance platform, expanding financial access through automation, data, and digital scale. As we grow across markets, we are committed to building a platform that is safe, compliant, and trusted.

We are hiring a Head of Compliance (UK) to lead regulatory strategy, risk governance, and compliance operations for our UK market entry and expansion. This role ensures the business scales responsibly, meets regulatory expectations, and upholds strong consumer protection standards.

Why This Role Matters

• Design and enforce compliance frameworks that enable safe scaling of digital financial services.
• Ensure BJAK operates in accordance with UK regulatory standards, especially FCA requirements.
• Protect consumers through transparent, fair, and ethical practices.
• Establish BJAK as a trusted partner with regulators, partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Build compliance capability and culture across the company.

What You Will Do

Regulatory Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and maintain compliance frameworks aligned with UK regulatory requirements.
• Lead regulatory readiness for market entry, licensing, and ongoing supervision.
• Serve as the primary contact with the FCA and relevant UK bodies.
• Interpret regulatory changes and guide business strategy accordingly.

Risk Governance & Compliance Operations

• Build policies and controls covering AML, KYC, data privacy, consumer duty, distribution, and claims-related compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement remediation plans for identified gaps.
• Establish monitoring, testing, and reporting processes for ongoing compliance.
• Ensure internal audits, compliance reviews, and control testing are operationalised.

Consumer Protection & Business Integrity

• Embed fairness, transparency, and responsible selling throughout the organisation.
• Oversee product compliance, marketing reviews, pricing governance, and distribution oversight.
• Implement complaint handling frameworks aligned with regulatory standards.

Cross-Functional Support & Training

• Partner with product, operations, legal, marketing, and commercial teams to ensure compliant execution.
• Provide guidance on regulatory implications of new products, partnerships, or distribution models.
• Deliver training to ensure teams understand and execute compliance responsibilities.

You Will Thrive in This Role If You

• See compliance as a strategic enabler, not a blocker.
• Operate with high integrity, sound judgment, and strong attention to detail.
• Communicate clearly and influence leaders using data and logic.
• Enjoy building frameworks and scaling systems from early-stage to mature environments.
• Thrive in fast-paced, evolving settings where regulation meets innovation.

What You Bring

• 8+ years of compliance, risk, or regulatory experience within financial services, insurance, insurtech, or fintech.
• Minimum 1 year experience in the insurance industry.
• Deep understanding of UK regulatory frameworks, including FCA rules and consumer duty requirements.
• Experience in compliance for digital platforms, distribution, or insurance products (preferred).
• Proven ability to design policies, conduct risk assessments, and manage complex compliance programs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including dealing with regulators.

Bonus (Nice to Have)

• Experience in start-up or high-growth environments.
• Background in insurtech, digital distribution, or online marketplaces.
• Knowledge of GDPR, AML, sanctions, or cross-border compliance.

Location Requirement

• Based in the United Kingdom, with flexibility for hybrid work and occasional regional travel.

Why Join Us

• Shape compliance for a fast-growing international fintech-insurtech platform.
• Build frameworks that enable safe, inclusive financial access at scale.
• Work closely with leadership and regulators to drive responsible innovation.
• Competitive compensation with long-term growth and international career opportunities.