Regulatory Compliance Director

About This Opportunity

Our talent team at Get A Job.ai is representing a confidential digital financial services platform expanding into the UK market. We are seeking a Regulatory Compliance Director to lead regulatory strategy, risk governance, and compliance operations for their UK market entry and expansion. This role is expected to hold the SMF16 (Compliance Oversight) Senior Management Function once approved, and will act as the 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. The position is based in the United Kingdom and operates on a hybrid model, requiring London office presence at least 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

As Regulatory Compliance Director, you will:

• 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 regulatory bodies
• Interpret regulatory changes and guide business strategy accordingly
• 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 operationalized
• Embed fairness, transparency, and responsible selling throughout the organization
• Oversee product compliance, marketing reviews, pricing governance, and distribution oversight
• Implement complaint handling frameworks aligned with regulatory standards
• 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

What We're Looking For

Required qualifications:

• 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
• High integrity, sound judgment, and strong attention to detail
• Ability to see compliance as a strategic enabler and communicate clearly to influence leaders
• Comfort building frameworks and scaling systems from early-stage to mature environments

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in compliance for digital platforms, distribution, or insurance products
• 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

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our recruiting team will screen your application and conduct an initial conversation to understand your background and career goals. If there's a strong match, we will submit your profile to our client for consideration. We manage the coordination between you and the hiring organization throughout the interview process.

Please apply exclusively through Get A Job.ai—do not contact the client directly, as this is a confidential search.

Pay

Pay via Get A Job.ai: £100,000 to £150,000, reflecting both experience and suitability for this pivotal role.

Equal Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to inclusive hiring practices and works with clients who value diversity and equal opportunity employment.