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About the Role
BJAK is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Director to lead regulatory strategy, risk governance, and compliance operations for its UK market entry and expansion. This build role involves creating compliance frameworks, policies, and controls from scratch, ensuring the company operates in accordance with UK regulatory standards, especially FCA requirements, and protecting consumers through transparent, fair, and ethical practices.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Requirements
- 8+ years of compliance, risk, or regulatory experience within financial services, insurance, insurtech, or fintech.
- 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.
- Experience in start-up or high-growth environments (Bonus).
- Previous SMF experience (Bonus).
- Background in insurtech, digital distribution, or online marketplaces (Bonus).
- Knowledge of GDPR, AML, sanctions, or cross-border compliance (Bonus).
Skills
- Compliance
- Risk Management
- Regulatory Strategy
- FCA Regulations
- Consumer Duty
- AML
- KYC
- Data Privacy
- Distribution Compliance
- Claims Compliance
- Risk Assessment
- Policy Development
- Internal Audits
- Control Testing
- Consumer Protection
- Stakeholder Management
- Communication
Location
- UK
- London
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 8+ years
- Senior Management Function (SMF) experience (preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- £100,000 to £150,000
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Long-term growth opportunities
- International career opportunities
About the Company
- BJAK is Southeast Asia’s largest digital insurance platform, expanding financial access through automation, data, and digital scale.
- Committed to building a platform that is safe, compliant, and trusted.