Head of Compliance and Risk (UK)
Role Summary
Bjak is seeking a Head of Compliance and Risk in the UK to lead regulatory strategies and compliance operations for market expansion.
About the Organisation
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 and Risk (UK) to lead regulatory strategy, risk governance, and compliance operations for our UK market entry and expansion alongside the CEO. This role is expected to hold the SMF16 (Compliance Oversight) Senior Management Function once approved, and will act as our primary point of contact with the FCA.
This is a build role: you'll be creating frameworks, policies, and controls from scratch rather than inheriting an existing function.
The Head of Compliance and Risk (UK) will:
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- 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.
- 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.
- We offer a highly competitive package, ranging from £100,000 to £150,000, reflecting both experience and suitability for this pivotal role.
Minimum 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.
- Previous SMF experience.
- Background in insurtech, digital distribution, or online marketplaces.
- Knowledge of GDPR, AML, sanctions, or cross-border compliance.
Working Conditions
- 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.
Eligibility Criteria
The job does not specify eligibility for international candidates or those requiring visa sponsorship.
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