Fraud Prevention & AML Detection Lead

Deriv.com; Dubai; On-site; AED 661,000 - 955,000; Full time

Job summary

Deriv is seeking a Senior Fraud Prevention Lead in Dubai to own detection systems, investigations, and the escalation bridge with AML compliance. You’ll lead a team, set controls standards, and ensure real-time monitoring across payment channels, card, crypto, and account activity.

You’ll work with Engineering and Data to extend tooling, build robust rules, and document cases for SAR/STR filings, with regulatory alignment across Malta-licensed entities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in fraud prevention or financial crime.
• Experience leading investigations and regulatory reporting.
• Strong English written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Own the detection stack across payment channels with detection rules and thresholds.
• Drive end‑to‑end automation to minimize manual checks.
• Partner with Engineering and Data to advance fraud tooling and data enrichment.
• Lead deep‑dive investigations into complex fraud cases.
• Bridge fraud findings with AML risk assessments and regulatory filings.
• Manage escalation to Compliance and MLRO with clear evidence.

Skills

Fraud prevention

Regulatory documentation

Team leadership

English communication

Detection design

Investigation leadership

Tools

Fraud detection tools

Rules engines

Case management

Job description

Deriv is seeking a Senior Fraud Prevention Lead in Dubai to own detection systems, investigations, and the escalation bridge with AML compliance. You’ll lead a team, set controls standards, and ensure real-time monitoring across payment channels, card, crypto, and account activity.

You’ll work with Engineering and Data to extend tooling, build robust rules, and document cases for SAR/STR filings, with regulatory alignment across Malta-licensed entities.