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Director of Compliance and Risk (UK)BJAK · United Kingdom
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Director of Compliance and Risk (UK)

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-10 United Kingdom Fulltime Hybrid Insurance Superannuation
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 8,333 GBP–16,667 GBP/mo

About the Company

About BJAK 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 Director 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. Why This Role Matters The Director of Compliance and Risk (UK) will: - 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

Responsibilities

  • ● 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
  • ● + 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.
  • ● Bonus (Nice to Have)
  • ● Previous SMF experience.
  • ● Background in insurtech, digital distribution, or online marketplaces.
  • ● Knowledge of GDPR, AML, sanctions, or cross-border compliance.
  • ● This role is based in the UK. This is a hybrid role. You are expected to work from our London office at least 3 days per week.

Benefits

  • ● 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.
  • ● Compensations Range
  • ● We offer a highly competitive package, ranging from 100,000 to 150,000, reflecting both experience and suitability for this pivotal role.