Senior Regulatory Compliance Manager – Crypto Exchange & Virtual Assets
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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.
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Overview
- 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.
- 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 '.
- Your challenges:
- 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 our internal policies remain up to date and aligned with evolving standards.
- Manage AML/CFT and sanctions compliance: Oversee crypto-specific 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, cross-border 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 compliance-by-design 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 blockchain-based 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
- Company culture:
- Join a diverse, inclusive workplace that values innovation and cross-cultural collaboration.
- Enjoy competitive compensation, professional development opportunities
- 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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