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Head of Compliance (UK)

Bjak · CEO Office
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Hybrid (UK)full-timePosted 10mo ago

About the role

Leading regulatory strategy, risk governance, and compliance operations for BJAK's UK market entry and expansion, ensuring regulatory adherence, consumer protection, and building compliance culture.

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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Skills

Required:Regulatory ExpertisePolicy DesignRisk AssessmentStakeholder Management

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with long-term growth and international career opportunities.
  • Work closely with leadership and regulators to drive responsible innovation.
  • Shape compliance for a fast-growing international fintech-insurtech platform.
  • Build frameworks that enable safe, inclusive financial access at scale.
Last updated Dec 6, 2025. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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