Head of Compliance – SMF16 (Fintech)

Location: United Kingdom; hybrid work from the London office at least 3 days per week

Salary: £100,000–£150,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a Southeast Asian digital insurance platform expanding financial access through automation, data, and digital scale.

What you will do

• Develop compliance frameworks aligned with UK regulatory requirements and lead regulatory readiness for market entry, licensing, and ongoing supervision.
• Act as the primary point of contact with the FCA and relevant UK regulatory bodies.
• Build policies and controls covering AML, KYC, data privacy, consumer duty, distribution, and claims-related compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments, implement remediation plans, and establish monitoring, testing, reporting, and audit processes.
• Oversee product compliance, marketing reviews, pricing governance, distribution oversight, and complaint-handling frameworks.
• Partner with product, operations, legal, marketing, and commercial teams, and deliver compliance training.

Requirements

• 8+ years of compliance, risk, or regulatory experience in financial services, insurance, insurtech, or fintech.
• Deep understanding of UK regulatory frameworks, FCA rules, and consumer duty requirements.
• Experience designing policies, conducting risk assessments, and managing complex compliance programmes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, including experience dealing with regulators.
• Ability to work from the London office at least 3 days per week.

Nice to have

• 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.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to build the compliance function and frameworks from scratch.
• Close collaboration with leadership, regulators, and cross-functional teams.
• Work on responsible innovation and inclusive financial access at scale.
• Competitive compensation with long-term growth and international career opportunities.