Job Description

Job Information


Job Opening ID


ZR_1855_JOB
Industry


Legal & Compliance
Job Type


Full time
Date Opened


08/07/2025
City


Dubai
Province


Dubai
Country


United Arab Emirates
Postal Code


337-1500




As the VP of Compliance at Deriv, you will assume a pivotal position in ensuring our Group'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 practices on a global scale. You will provide technical advice, undertake risk assessments, develop policies, and devise procedures to help the Group comply with relevant laws,regulations, and licensing requirements across its worldwide operations and building businesses in new markets.







Your challenges

Guide compliance excellence

: Help steer the Deriv Group business by providing comprehensive compliance guidance and ensuring a deep understanding of applicable legislation for the Group and its subsidiaries. Your insights will be instrumental in aligning our operations with regulatory standards.

Navigate regulatory changes

: Stay vigilant and monitor new and proposed changes in standards, legislation, and regulatory notifications. By promptly updating internal policies and procedures, you will ensure the Group remains ahead of the compliance curve.

Mitigate compliance risks

: Identify and assess potential compliance risks, strategise effective mitigation measures, and share detailed risk reports. Your expertise will enable us to proactively address compliance and regulatory challenges, safeguarding the Group's reputation.

Create a collaborative compliance framework:

Foster collaboration by liaising with Deriv Group's Head of Compliance and our Compliance teams worldwide. Through an aligned and holistic compliance framework, you will help strengthen our global compliance efforts and ensure consistency.

Engage with regulatory authorities:

Act as a point of contact and build relationships with regulatory authorities and industry standards organisations as necessary. Your interactions will foster effective communication and a cooperative approach to compliance.

Perform strategic monitoring and planning

: Develop and implement strategies for monitoring compliance and conducting audits, reviews, and action plans. By creating and revising the annual compliance work plan, you will ensure our practices 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


Benefits

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