VP of Compliance

Deriv.com; Dubai; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector is seeking a VP of Compliance to oversee regulatory adherence across global operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in compliance, guiding strategic compliance initiatives, and collaborating with regulatory authorities. This role offers an excellent salary, annual bonuses, and a chance to work in a dynamic, diverse environment with top talent from around the globe.

Benefits

Market-based salary

Annual performance bonus

Medical insurance

Housing and transportation allowance

Casual dress code

Team-building activities

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in a compliance role.
• Deep understanding of AML and investment services regulations.
• Experience dealing with regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Guide compliance excellence and provide compliance guidance to the Group.
• Navigate and monitor regulatory changes and update internal policies.
• Identify compliance risks and strategize mitigation measures.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Risk management

Communication

Compliance strategy

Education

University degree in finance, law, risk management, or relevant field

Job description

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 08 / 07 / 2025

As the VP of Compliance at Deriv, you will assume a pivotal position in ensuring ourGroup's adherence to regulatory and statutory requirements across all areas of operation.Your expertise will play a key role in shaping and strengthening our compliance practiceson a global scale. You will provide technical advice, undertake risk assessments, developpolicies, and devise procedures to help the Group comply with relevant laws,regulations,and licensing requirements across its worldwide operations.

• Guide compliance excellence : Help steer the Deriv Group business by providingcomprehensive compliance guidance and ensuring a deep understanding ofapplicable legislation for the Group and its subsidiaries. Your insights will beinstrumental in aligning our operations with regulatory standards.
• Navigate regulatory changes : Stay vigilant and monitor new and proposed changesin standards, legislation, and regulatory notifications. By promptly updating internalpolicies and procedures, you will ensure the Group remains ahead of thecompliance curve.
• Mitigate compliance risks : Identify and assess potential compliance risks, strategiseeffective mitigation measures, and share detailed risk reports. Your expertise willenable us to proactively address compliance and regulatory challenges,safeguarding the Group's reputation.
• Create a collaborative compliance framework : Foster collaboration by liaising withDeriv Group's Head of Compliance and our Compliance teams worldwide. Throughan aligned and holistic compliance framework, you will help strengthen our globalcompliance efforts and ensure consistency.
• Engage with regulatory authorities : Act as a point of contact and build relationshipswith regulatory authorities and industry standards organisations as necessary. Yourinteractions will foster effective communication and a cooperative approach tocompliance.
• Perform strategic monitoring and planning : Develop and implement strategies formonitoring compliance and conducting audits, reviews, and action plans. Bycreating and revising the annual compliance work plan, you will ensure ourpractices efficiently align with evolving regulatory requirements.

Requirements

What you have

A university degree in finance, law, risk management, banking, financial services,payments, or another relevant field

15+ years of experience in a compliance role

Deep understanding of corporate governance, anti-money laundering (AML),investment and / or payment services regulations, crypto asset regulatory

Frameworks and other relevant legislation

Experience in dealing with regulatory bodies

Solid understanding of legal requirements and controls

Excellent spoken and written English communication skills

• Market-based salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Medical insurance
• Housing and transportation allowance
• Casual dress code
• A chance to work with top talent from across the globe (70+ nationalities)
• Ample team-building and bonding activities

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