Senior Compliance Analyst

Deriv; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Deriv as a Senior Compliance Analyst and protect our business from financial crime risks. Leverage AI-driven tools to enhance compliance operations and ensure smooth risk management across multiple jurisdictions while working in a dynamic team that values innovation and diversity.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar compliance role, preferably within fintechs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to identify patterns and anomalies in complex data sets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth investigations of flagged client accounts using KYC, CDD, EDD, SOW, and AML-CTF checks.
• Review high-value deposit and withdrawal requests, screening against PEP lists.
• Draft comprehensive compliance reports and prepare AML-CTF filings.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Knowledge of AML-CTF regulations

Fraud detection techniques

Education

University degree in finance, economics, law, risk management, criminology, business studies, data science, or management

Job description

As a Senior Compliance Analyst, you'll play a critical role in protecting our business and clients from financial crime risks as well as maintaining smooth compliance operations across multiple jurisdictions. This is an opportunity to apply your analytical expertise in a fast-paced environment where your decisions directly impact our ability to operate with integrity in global markets. You will leverage AI-driven tools and automation to enhance risk assessment and operational efficiency, supporting the delivery of high-quality compliance outcomes at scale.

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 '.

On a given day, you will:

• Conduct in-depth investigations of flagged client accounts, utilising KYC, CDD, EDD, SOW, and AML-CTF checks, while leveraging AI-assisted tools and automated workflows
• Review high-value deposit and withdrawal requests, screening clients against PEP lists and sanctions databases to balance risk and customer experience
• Draft comprehensive compliance reports including MLRO report and prepare AML-CTF filings for onward review by internal teams and submission to regulators
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advise on anti-fraud and AML-CTF matters, and respond promptly to compliance enquiries
• Support team members in upholding the organisation's social responsibility obligations, for the protection of client interests across all touchpoints
• Evaluate and improve compliance policies to strengthen our risk management framework and meet regulatory standards
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of AI-assisted tools and automated workflows to optimise compliance processes
  
  

You will enjoy working with us if you:

• Are enthusiastic about being part of a global team and appreciate working with people from over 80 different nationalities—all right here from the Malaysia
• Are good at using your smarts to tackle tricky regulatory challenges and enjoy trying out new AI tools to keep things secure
• Enjoy being in a setting where you can solve problems, keep up with changing industry trends, and never stop learning
• Take pride in doing the right thing, protecting our reputation, and playing a key role in keeping our operations safe and sound
  
  

We would love to work with you if you:

• Hold a university degree in finance, economics, law, risk management, criminology, business studies, data science, or management
• Have 3-5 years of experience in a similar compliance role, preferably within fintechs, financial services or online trading
• Possess strong knowledge of AML-CTF regulations, fraud detection techniques, and compliance best practices
• Demonstrate excellent analytical capabilities and can make sound judgements, with the ability to identify patterns and anomalies in complex data sets
• Communicate with clarity and precision, both verbally and in writing, in English
  
  

Company Culture

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

You'll be part of our flagship headquarters in Cyberjaya, home to 600 talented professionals driving innovation in online trading. Our purpose-built, five-storey building enhances collaboration and creativity, leveraging cutting-edge AI and no-code/low-code platforms to push boundaries. You'll join a vibrant workplace where weekly knowledge-sharing sessions, cross-functional collaborations, and cultural celebrations create an engaging atmosphere. You'll work in a stimulating, high-tech environment featuring modern conference rooms, a fully-furnished gym, and barista-made coffee, all designed to keep you motivated and inspired. At Deriv HQ, we merge technology, automation, and creativity to shape the future. Join our global team and help us serve over two million traders worldwide.

Our culture is unique, and we live by our values and leadership principles, so it's worth learning more about Deriv's culture .

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