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About the Role
BJAK is seeking a Head of Compliance – SMF16 to lead regulatory strategy, risk governance, and compliance operations for its UK market entry and expansion. This is a build role where you will create compliance frameworks, policies, and controls from scratch, acting as the primary point of contact with the FCA.
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.
- Proven ability to design policies, conduct risk assessments, and manage complex compliance programs.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including dealing with regulators.
Skills
- Compliance
- Risk Management
- Regulatory Strategy
- FCA Regulations
- Consumer Duty
- AML
- KYC
- Data Privacy
- Distribution Compliance
- Claims Compliance
- Risk Assessments
- Policy Design
- Monitoring and Testing
- Auditing
- Stakeholder Management
- Communication
Location
- UK
- London
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 8+ years
- Senior Management Function (SMF)
Salary/Compensations
- £100,000 to £150,000
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Long-term growth opportunities
- International career opportunities
About the Company
- 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.