Wanted: Head of Compliance and Risk (UK)

Wanted: Head of Compliance and Risk (UK)

Full-Time 85500 - 104500 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Bjak

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead compliance and risk strategy for UK market entry and expansion.
  • Company: BJAK, Southeast Asia’s largest digital insurance platform.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and career growth opportunities.
  • Other info: Build compliance frameworks from scratch and make a real impact.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of digital finance while ensuring safety and compliance.
  • Qualifications: Experience in compliance, risk management, and regulatory frameworks.

The predicted salary is between 85500 - 104500 £ per year.

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 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.

Why This Role Matters The Head 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

Wanted: Head of Compliance and Risk (UK) employer: Bjak

BJAK is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, making it an ideal place for ambitious professionals looking to make a significant impact. With a focus on employee growth and development, we offer numerous opportunities for advancement in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Join us in our mission to scale operations across multiple countries and be part of a team that values ownership and efficiency.

Bjak

Contact Details:

Bjak Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Wanted: Head of Compliance and Risk (UK)

Regulatory Strategy
Risk Governance
Compliance Operations
FCA Requirements Knowledge
Framework Design
Policy Development
Control Implementation