Protect trust. Enable growth. Champion responsible innovation.
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 (UK) to lead regulatory strategy, risk governance, and compliance operations for our UK market entry and expansion. This role ensures the business scales responsibly, meets regulatory expectations, and upholds strong consumer protection standards.
Why This Role Matters
The Head of Compliance (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 the FCA and relevant UK bodies.
- Interpret regulatory changes and guide business strategy accordingly.
Risk Governance & Compliance Operations
- 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.
Consumer Protection & Business Integrity
- 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.
Cross-Functional Support & Training
- 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.
