Senior Regulatory Compliance Executive Arabic Speaking

At Deriv, youll be at the forefront of our compliance efforts, navigating the complex and ever-evolving landscape of financial regulations. As a Senior Regulatory Compliance Executive, you’ll tackle the challenge of ensuring our operations remain compliant across multiple jurisdictions while supporting our innovative product development. As an AI-first business, you’ll have access to cutting-edge tools to navigate complex financial regulations, drive critical compliance initiatives, and support innovative product development. Your expertise in Arabic-speaking markets will be instrumental in our expansion efforts, safeguarding both our customers and our business while upholding our reputation for regulatory excellence.

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:

• Track and assess regulatory trends in key markets—UAE (SCA, VARA), EU, and other global jurisdictions—to guide Deriv’s expansion and operations
• Interpret new regulatory requirements with a particular focus on investment services regulation surrounding CFDs and cryptocurrencies.
• Conduct compliance reviews and perform legislative and regulatory gap analyses to identify potential areas of risk and compliance.
• Create, maintain, and implement compliance-related policies and procedures that safeguard our operations.
• Execute and monitor compliance monitoring programmes to ensure timely adherence to regulatory standards.
• Support the implementation of internal controls and facilitate both internal and external audits.
• Prepare comprehensive management presentations on regulatory developments and potential challenges.
• Assist in the submission of critical regulatory reports related to prudential and supervisory reporting, including but not limited to, CRS, FATCA, MiFIR, and EMIR.
• Collaborate with teams to review and assess compliance business risk assessments.
• Communicate regulatory requirements in both Arabic and English to various stakeholders.
• Leverage AI-driven tools to enhance compliance monitoring, automate risk assessments, and improve regulatory reporting efficiency.
• Translate complex regulatory requirements into practical guidance, conduct training sessions, and foster a culture of compliance awareness across teams.
• Take full ownership and accountability for assigned regulatory compliance projects, acting as the primary point of contact and driving initiatives independently to successful completion.
  
  

You may enjoy working with us if you:

• Thrive in a dynamic environment where regulatory challenges evolve constantly
• Take satisfaction in turning complex regulations into practical business solutions
• Find satisfaction in protecting the Deriv business while enabling its growth
• Appreciate working in a multicultural team with global impact
• Value being at the intersection of innovation and compliance in the fintech space
• Take pride in your attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Are passionate about developing your expertise in international financial regulations
  
  

We would love to work with you if you:

• Hold an undergraduate degree in legal, compliance, or a related field
• Bring 5+ years of experience in a similar financial services firm in regulatory compliance, audit, and/or risk functions
• Possess excellent spoken and written Arabic and English communication skills
• Have knowledge of financial markets, investment services regulations and practices
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and can work effectively across all levels
• Excel at managing multiple projects with tight deadlines
• Bring a high degree of integrity and maturity to your professional interactions
• Have experience or enthusiasm for embracing automation and AI technologies
  
  

Benefits:

We pay competitive salaries based on your skills, qualifications, experience and market rates. Additionally, youll be eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

When you join Deriv, you will be supported in growing your career in our company. You can expect to have a personalised Learning and Development programme as well as the costs covered for relevant professional development and education related to advancing your career at Deriv.

Youll be based at our modern office in Dubais prestigious Business Bay, a key centre for Derivs Middle Eastern operations. Our Dubai office is home to over 200 talented professionals from diverse nationalities, creating a truly global workplace. Youll thrive in an expat-friendly environment that celebrates diversity and encourages cross-cultural collaboration, with regular knowledge-sharing sessions and team events.

Our culture is unique, and we live by our values and leadership principles, so its worth learning more about Derivs culture .

Imagine what you could do with us. If youre ready to take on this exciting challenge and lead our fight against financial crime while shaping the future of compliance at a global financial services company, we cant wait to hear from you.

Deriv is 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. Join us and help build the future of online trading while working alongside top talent from over 80 nationalities.

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