Director of Compliance and Risk (UK)
BjakInsurance Comparison company
London, United Kingdom£100,000 - £150,000Director
BASS Investment
Legal & ComplianceNew
About the role
TL;DR
Lead regulatory strategy, risk governance, and compliance operations for BJAK's UK market entry.
- •BJAK is seeking a Director of Compliance and Risk (UK) to lead regulatory strategy, risk governance, and compliance operations for its UK market entry and expansion.
- •This role is expected to hold the SMF16 (Compliance Oversight) Senior Management Function and act as the primary point of contact with the FCA.
- •Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain compliance frameworks aligned with UK regulatory requirements.
- •Lead regulatory readiness for market entry, licensing, and ongoing supervision.
- •Build policies and controls covering AML, KYC, data privacy, consumer duty, distribution, and claims.
- •Serve as the primary contact with the FCA and relevant UK bodies.
- •Embed fairness, transparency, and responsible selling throughout the organisation.
- •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.
- •Proven ability to design policies, conduct risk assessments, and manage complex compliance programs.
- •Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including dealing with regulators.
Required skills
Compliance ManagementGDPR
Domain expertise
fintechinsurtech
Tech stack
GDPR