Compliance Officer, Battleface
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Travel insurance company
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Travel insurance company
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
More information about location
21-100 employees
Company mission
To bring people and the world together.
Role
Who you are
- If you’re sharp on regulation, strategic in your approach, and enjoy working with global teams in a fast-moving travel/insurtech environment, this could be your next adventure
- Strong background in Financial Services Compliance, ideally in Travel Insurance and/or the Lloyd’s market
- Deep knowledge of FCA rules (ICOBS, TCF, complaints handling) plus IDD, Data Protection, Sanctions, AML
- Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently
- Able to translate regulatory requirements into practical business guidance
- High attention to detail and strong communication skills
- Experience with online or direct-to-consumer insurance products is a plus
- Commercial awareness and sound judgment
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
- Strong analytical and reporting skills
- Confidence engaging with stakeholders at all levels
- Flexible, adaptable, and pragmatic in problem solving
- Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills
What the job involves
- We're seeking an experienced Compliance Officer (contract) to cover a maternity leave starting Monday, February 16th
- This role will support our UK and EU operations and ensure we continue to meet high regulatory, data protection, and governance standards
- Lead day-to-day compliance activities across the UK and EU
- Support UK/EU Managing Directors in identifying and mitigating regulatory risks
- Maintain and oversee the compliance framework and collaborate with the global compliance team
- Attend internal/external meetings and communicate key compliance updates
- Own data protection compliance (GDPR and other relevant legislation) and partner with IT/Data Security teams
- Ensure adherence to Lloyd’s and Company market delegated authority agreements
- Manage due diligence, KYC, sanctions, and partner oversight
- Review and maintain broker agreements and other regulatory contracts
- Support external audits and deliver required documentation
- Conduct compliance monitoring reviews and prepare progress reports
- Identify and escalate incidents of non-compliance
- Review policy wordings, marketing, communications, and financial promotions
- Oversee compliance training and monitoring in line with FCA, FSMA, and IDD
- Maintain key compliance registers and escalate risks when needed
- Horizon-scan for regulatory changes and lead implementation across the organisation
- Lead compliance-related research and projects
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Battleface is carving a unique space in the global travel insurance market by offering personalized solutions for modern travelers. By focusing on flexible, tech-driven products, the company has grown from its European roots to serve travelers in the US, Canada, Australia, and more.
Its combination of customizable policies, focus on customer service, and fully digital claims process help set the company apart. And by integrating insurance directly into booking platforms like Wingie, it even allows travelers to easily access comprehensive coverage as part of their trip planning.
With a number of recent partnerships, the future is an exciting one for Battleface. With Wingie, its ready to enhance its booking experience for travelers in the MENA region, while a deal with HBX Group expands its reach to over 180 countries. Positioning the company well for a future of growth and innovation in the travel insurance industry.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
204% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Jun 2022
$5m
EARLY VC
Dec 2020
$12m
SERIES A
Total funding: $19m
Company benefits
- Passport: We'll pay to get or renew your passport
- Celebrate: You'll never work on your birthday
- Remote friendly: If you've got the skills, live wherever you want
- Travel insurance: Your intentional travel is insured, on us
- Holidays: We recognize local public holidays
- Kiva Credit: Employees get a credit on Kiva to do good
- Time off: 28 days PTO plus 15 sick days
- Life insurance: 100% premium paid life insurance
- Health insurance: 100% premium paid dental, health, life, and vision insurance
Company HQ
Short North Arts District, Columbus, OH
Leadership
Sasha Gainullin
(CEO)They are also the CEO of Robin Assist. Before joining Battleface, served as the COO of Tangiers International where they went onto become the CEO. Prior to this, they spent 10 years at Travel Guard becoming the Vice President Operations.
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