Senior Regulatory Compliance Manager – Crypto Exchange - Dubai - Deriv

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    Deriv Dubai

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    Senior Regulatory Compliance Manager – Crypto Exchange & Virtual Assets in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Posted on 10/09/2025.


    As the Senior Regulatory Compliance Manager at Deriv's crypto exchange and virtual asset business, you will play a critical role in ensuring adherence to global regulatory frameworks governing digital assets.

    You will design, implement, and oversee a robust compliance framework tailored to the unique challenges of crypto markets, safeguarding the company's integrity and reputation while enabling sustainable growth.

    Responsibilities

    • Lead crypto compliance strategy: Define and implement compliance strategies and frameworks specific to crypto exchange operations, digital wallets, token listings, stablecoins, staking, and custody services.
    • Stay ahead of regulatory change: Monitor global crypto and blockchain regulatory developments (e.g., MiCA, FATF Travel Rule, SEC/CFTC, FCA, MAS, VARA), ensuring internal policies remain up to date and aligned with evolving standards.
    • Manage AML/CFT and sanctions compliance: Oversee cryptospecific AML, KYC, and transaction monitoring programs, including blockchain analytics, Travel Rule compliance, suspicious activity reporting, and liaison with financial intelligence units (FIUs).
    • Oversee licensing and registrations: Lead licensing efforts across multiple jurisdictions for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), managing ongoing reporting obligations and relationships with regulators.
    • Risk management in digital assets: Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance and operational risks unique to crypto markets, including custody risks, smart contract risks, crossborder transaction risks, and fraud typologies.
    • Regulatory engagement: Act as the primary contact with regulators, supervisors, and industry associations in the crypto space, ensuring proactive communication and fostering strong relationships.
    • Compliance monitoring & audits: Develop and execute annual compliance plans specific to digital asset operations, including risk assessments, audits, and remedial actions.
    • Culture of compliance: Partner with product, operations, and technology teams to embed compliancebydesign principles in exchange features, token listings, and blockchain integrations.
    Requirements

    • A university degree in finance, law, compliance, risk management, or a related field.
    • 12+ years of compliance experience, with at least 5 years in a regulated crypto exchange, virtual asset business, or blockchainbased financial services.
    • Proven expertise in crypto regulatory frameworks, such as MiCA, FATF, FinCEN, SEC/CFTC, FCA, MAS, VARA, or equivalent regimes.
    • Demonstrated success in managing VASP licensing, AML/KYC programs, blockchain analytics, and crypto transaction monitoring tools (e.g., Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM Labs).
    • Strong experience liaising with crypto regulators, FIUs, and financial services authorities.
    • Ability to anticipate regulatory trends in digital assets and translate them into actionable compliance strategies.
    • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders from regulators to developers.
    Culture & Equal Opportunity

    • Join a diverse, inclusive workplace that values innovation and crosscultural collaboration.
    • Be part of a company recognised for excellence and committed to career growth opportunities.
    We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

    We take pride in our Great Place to Work and IIP Platinum certifications, which reflect our commitment to creating an exceptional work environment across 15+ offices, globally.

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

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