Head of Compliance (UK)

Location: UK-based hybrid role with at least 3 days per week in the London office

Salary: £100,000–£150,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is Southeast Asia’s largest digital insurance platform, using automation, data, and digital scale to expand financial access.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain UK compliance frameworks 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 compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments, manage remediation plans, and establish monitoring, testing, reporting, audit, and compliance review processes.
• Oversee product compliance, marketing reviews, pricing governance, distribution oversight, and complaint handling.
• 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 programs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience dealing with regulators.
• Based in the UK and able to work from the London office at least 3 days per week.

Nice to have

• Experience in startup or high-growth environments.
• Previous SMF experience, including familiarity with SMF16.
• Background in insurtech, digital distribution, or online marketplaces.
• Knowledge of GDPR, AML, sanctions, or cross-border compliance.

Culture & Benefits

• Build the UK compliance function and regulatory frameworks from scratch.
• Work closely with leadership, regulators, partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Support responsible innovation and inclusive financial access at scale.
• Competitive compensation with long-term growth and international career opportunities.