Senior Regulatory Compliance Executive

At Deriv, you'll be at the forefront of our compliance efforts, navigating the complex and ever-evolving landscape of financial regulations. As a Senior Regulatory Compliance Executive, you'll tackle the challenge of ensuring our operations remain compliant across multiple jurisdictions while supporting our innovative product development. As an AI-first business, you'll have access to cutting-edge tools to navigate complex financial regulations, drive critical compliance initiatives, and support innovative product development. Your expertise in virtual asset service provider (VASP) licensing regimes will be instrumental in our expansion efforts, safeguarding both our customers and our business while upholding our reputation for regulatory excellence.

AI is being embedded into our company DNA, across every department. For further information, please read our guide: 'AI at Deriv: Your future fuelled by innovation'.

**Your challenges:

• Track and assess regulatory trends in key markets—UAE (SCA, VARA), EU, Malta, Mauritius, and other global jurisdictions—to guide Deriv's expansion and operations.
• Interpret new regulatory requirements with a particular focus on investment services regulation surrounding CFDs, cryptocurrencies, and VASP licensing obligations.
• Conduct compliance reviews and perform legislative and regulatory gap analyses to identify potential areas of risk and compliance.
• Create, maintain, and implement compliance-related policies and procedures that safeguard our operations.
• Execute and monitor compliance monitoring programmes to ensure timely adherence to regulatory standards.
• Support the implementation of internal controls and facilitate both internal and external audits.
• Prepare comprehensive management presentations on regulatory developments and potential challenges.
• Assist in the submission of critical regulatory reports related to prudential and supervisory reporting, including but not limited to CRS, FATCA, MiFIR, and EMIR.
• Collaborate with teams to review and assess compliance business risk assessments.
• Leverage AI-driven tools to enhance compliance monitoring, automate risk assessments, and improve regulatory reporting efficiency.
• Translate complex regulatory requirements into practical guidance, conduct training sessions, and foster a culture of compliance awareness across teams.
• Take full ownership and accountability for assigned regulatory compliance projects, acting as the primary point of contact and driving initiatives independently to successful completion.

**You may enjoy working with us if you:

• Thrive in a dynamic environment where regulatory challenges evolve constantly
• Take satisfaction in turning complex regulations into practical business solutions
• Find satisfaction in protecting the Deriv business while enabling its growth
• Appreciate working in a multicultural team with global impact
• Value being at the intersection of innovation and compliance in the fintech space
• Take pride in your attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Are passionate about developing your expertise in international financial regulations

**Requirements:

• Hold an undergraduate degree in legal, compliance, or a related field
• Bring 5+ years of experience in a similar financial services firm in regulatory compliance, audit, and/or risk functions
• Have knowledge of financial markets, investment services regulations, practices, and VASP licensing requirements in key jurisdictions (UAE, Malta, Mauritius)
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and can work effectively across all levels
• Excel at managing multiple projects with tight deadlines
• Bring a high degree of integrity and maturity to your professional interactions
• Have experience or enthusiasm for embracing automation and AI technologies

**Company culture:

• Join a diverse, inclusive workplace that values innovation and cross-cultural collaboration.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, professional development opportunities
• Be part of a company recognised for excellence and committed to career growth opportunities.

You'll be based at our modern office in Dubai's prestigious JLT, a key centre for Deriv's Middle Eastern operations. Our Dubai office is home to over 200 talented professionals from diverse nationalities, creating a truly global workplace. You'll thrive in an expat-friendly environment that celebrates diversity and encourages cross-cultural collaboration, with regular knowledge-sharing sessions and team events.

Dubai's position as a global business hub, combined with its tax-free benefits, ultramodern lifestyle, and family-friendly environment with excellent schools and healthcare, creates the perfect setting for international professionals. Join us in Dubai to shape the future of online trading while experiencing life in one of the world's most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities.

Our culture is unique, and we live by our values and leadership principles, find out more about life at Deriv here**