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Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 19/03/2025

At Deriv, you'll be at the forefront of our compliance efforts, navigating the complex and ever-evolving landscape of financial regulations. As a Senior Regulatory Compliance Executive with Arabic language skills, you'll tackle the challenge of ensuring our operations remain compliant across multiple jurisdictions while supporting our 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.

On a given day, you will:

• Monitor and analyse regulatory developments at international, EU, and local levels where Deriv operates or plans to expand.
• Interpret new regulatory requirements with a particular focus on investment services regulation surrounding CFDs.
• Create, maintain, and implement compliance-related policies that safeguard our operations.
• Conduct internal compliance reviews and perform legislative gap analysis to identify potential areas of risk.
• Execute 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.
• Submit critical regulatory reports related to CRS, FATCA, MiFIR, and EMIR.
• Collaborate with teams to review and assess compliance business risk assessments.
• Communicate complex 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.

You may enjoy working with us if you:

• Thrive in a dynamic environment where regulatory challenges evolve constantly.
• Enjoy translating complex regulatory language into practical business solutions.
• Find satisfaction in protecting a 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 regulatory compliance, audit, or risk functions.
• Possess excellent spoken and written Arabic and English communication skills.
• Have knowledge of investment services regulations.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and can work effectively with all levels of personnel.
• Excel at managing multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Bring a high degree of integrity and maturity to your professional interactions.
• Have experience in a fintech organisation (beneficial).
• Have worked on European regulatory compliance projects (beneficial).
• Have experience or enthusiasm for embracing AI technologies.

We pay competitive salaries based on your skills, qualifications, experience and market rates. Additionally, you'll 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.

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

Ready to shape the regulatory landscape of online trading? If you're passionate about navigating complex compliance challenges while enabling business growth in a global fintech environment, we want to hear from you. Your expertise in Arabic and regulatory compliance could help drive Deriv's continued success and expansion across new markets.

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.

Overview

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.

• 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 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.

• 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.

• Join a diverse, inclusive workplace that values innovation and cross-cultural 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.

What we’re all about.

Do you ever have the urge to do things better than the last time? We do. And it’s this urge that drives us every day. Our environment of discovery and innovation means we’re able to create deep and valuable relationships with our clients to create real change for them and their industries. It’s what got us here – and it’s what will make our future. At Quantexa, you’ll experience autonomy and support in equal measures allowing you to form a career that matches your ambitions. 41% of our colleagues come from an ethnic or religious minority background. We speak over 20 languages across our 50+ nationalities, creating a sense of belonging for all.

Do you strive to make a difference in the Government? To support innovation and change which will drive business growth, trusted risk management and customer centricity across the industry for our clients and partners? At Quantexa, we do.

This urge and desire to challenge us and the industry is what drives us every day! At Quantexa our culture is underpinned by, not only our ability to build market leading AI-driven technology but, being able to create real change across the Government/Banking sector. It’s what got us here to supporting the Government on a number of key projects. But we won’t be stopping there #UNSTOPPABLE.

The Sales Director for public sector willjoin a collaborative team who are looking to build on current relationships but also build new ones too. This position and team is central to the growth of our META team. Working with Solution Engineering, Product, Marketing, Delivery and Customer success teams, you will be responsible for executing the sales go-to-market strategy, identifying new opportunities, building our pipeline, winning new deals and meeting company targets.

Typical responsibilities include working with META GM & The Director of Solution Engineering to define and execute the sales strategy and go-to-market plan for the Territory; consistently delivering against sales targets and contributing to the overall growth of the business. Your role will be a combination of hunting and farming, we have a great pipeline that needs nurturing, but we also require someone with the hunting mentality to go after new logos.

You will tasked with bringing together people from different teams. You will work with Solutions Engineers, Marketing, Delivery, Solution Success and many other areas.

• This role will require travel to client offices in Dubai and Gulf region as needed.

• A good understanding of the Government Sector issues and ability to ‘advise and solutionize’ with the customer through a consultative sales-based approach.
• Experience of selling into any of the following areas within the region is highly desirable: Borders, taxation, customs, law enforcement, Ministry of Economy and Ministry of Finance
• A good understanding of enterprise sales in 2 or more of the following countries; UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain,
• A track record of positioning and selling Enterprise software either directly or as part of an ecosystem.
• Experience of building partnerships across System Integrators, Cloud platform providers and Consultancy organizations.
• A good understanding of Public Sector operational and buying processes.
• Experience nurturing accounts and identifying cross sell and upsell opportunities with existing clients.
• Determination to succeed in challenging circumstances.
• Ability to integrate into effective sales teams and lead opportunities.
• Ability to be an independent decision-maker but equally is inclusive when evaluating options.
• Ambitious and energetic with strong inter-personal skills.
• Strong commercial and entrepreneurial qualities.
• Good team player, capable of delivering results in less than perfect circumstances.
• Ability to support market changes, flagging these early and reacting effectively and positively.
• Ability to plan for the future.
• Can perform effectively in complex and difficult environments.
• Can achieve success through others.
• Optimistic in outlook and can identify opportunities.
• Constructive, resilient and perseverant.

What makes you Q will help you to realize your full potential, flourish and enjoy what you do, while being recognized and rewarded with our broad range of benefits.

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Company bonus
• Free Calm App Subscription #1 app for meditation, relaxation and sleep

Overview

What we’re all about.

Do you ever have the urge to do things better than the last time? We do. And it’s this urge that drives us every day. Our environment of discovery and innovation means we’re able to create deep and valuable relationships with our clients to create real change for them and their industries. At Quantexa, you’ll experience autonomy and support in equal measures allowing you to form a career that matches your ambitions. 41% of our colleagues come from an ethnic or religious minority background. We speak over 20 languages across our 50+ nationalities, creating a sense of belonging for all.

If our incredible culture sounds like you, we’d love you to join us.

The opportunity.

Do you strive to make a difference in the Government? To support innovation and change which will drive business growth, trusted risk management and customer centricity across the industry for our clients and partners? At Quantexa, we do.

This urge and desire to challenge us and the industry is what drives us every day! At Quantexa our culture is underpinned by, not only our ability to build market leading AI-driven technology but, being able to create real change across the Government/Banking sector. It’s what got us here to supporting the Government on a number of key projects. But we won’t be stopping there #UNSTOPPABLE.

The Sales Director for public sector will join a collaborative team who are looking to build on current relationships but also build new ones too. This position and team is central to the growth of our META team. Working with Solution Engineering, Product, Marketing, Delivery and Customer success teams, you will be responsible for executing the sales go-to-market strategy, identifying new opportunities, building our pipeline, winning new deals and meeting company targets.

What you’ll be doing.

Typical responsibilities include working with META GM & The Director of Solution Engineering to define and execute the sales strategy and go-to-market plan for the Territory; consistently delivering against sales targets and contributing to the overall growth of the business. Your role will be a combination of hunting and farming, we have a great pipeline that needs nurturing, but we also require someone with the hunting mentality to go after new logos.

You will tasked with bringing together people from different teams. You will work with Solutions Engineers, Marketing, Delivery, Solution Success and many other areas.

Additionally:

• This role will require travel to client offices in Dubai and Gulf region as needed.

What you’ll bring.

• A good understanding of the Government Sector issues and ability to ‘advise and solutionize’ with the customer through a consultative sales-based approach.
• Experience of selling into any of the following areas within the region is highly desirable: Borders, taxation, customs, law enforcement, Ministry of Economy and Ministry of Finance
• A good understanding of enterprise sales in 2 or more of the following countries; UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain
• A track record of positioning and selling Enterprise software either directly or as part of an ecosystem.
• Experience of building partnerships across System Integrators, Cloud platform providers and Consultancy organizations.
• A good understanding of Public Sector operational and buying processes.
• Experience nurturing accounts and identifying cross sell and upsell opportunities with existing clients.
• Determination to succeed in challenging circumstances.
• Ability to integrate into effective sales teams and lead opportunities.
• Ability to be an independent decision-maker but equally is inclusive when evaluating options.
• Ambitious and energetic with strong inter-personal skills.
• Strong commercial and entrepreneurial qualities.
• Good team player, capable of delivering results in less than perfect circumstances.
• Ability to support market changes, flagging these early and reacting effectively and positively.
• Ability to plan for the future.
• Can perform effectively in complex and difficult environments.
• Can achieve success through others.
• Optimistic in outlook and can identify opportunities.
• Constructive, resilient and perseverant.

Our perks and quirks.

What makes you Q will help you to realize your full potential, flourish and enjoy what you do, while being recognized and rewarded with our broad range of benefits.

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Company bonus
• Free Calm App Subscription #1 app for meditation, relaxation and sleep
• Annual leave, national holidays + birthday off!
• Ongoing personal development
• Company wide socials

Our mission.

We have one mission. To help businesses grow. To make data easier. And to make the world a better place. We’re not a start-up. Not anymore. But we’ve not been around that long either. What we are is a collection of bright, passionate minds harnessing complexities and helping our clients and their communities. One culture, made of many. Heading in one direction – the future.

It’s all about you.

We want you to feel welcome, valued, and respected—because it’s your individuality and passion that make you Q . We see that, and we celebrate it. That’s why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment, continuously improving to ensure everyone belongs. Our recruitment process is designed to be inclusive and accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations, please let our Talent Acquisition Team know—we’re happy to assist.

No matter your race, beliefs, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, or abilities—whoever you are—if you're a passionate, curious, and caring human eager to push the boundaries of what’s possible, we want to hear from you.

About us

Infomineo is a fast-growing business insights provider, bringing Brainshoring to global clients across a range of services: Business research, Content Services, Graphic Design, and Data Analytics. Our clients include leading consultancies, Fortune 500 companies, international institutions, and government entities . Infomineo is home to 350+ team members, spread across five offices in Casablanca, Cairo, Dubai, Barcelona, and Mexico City.

About this Role:

Are you convinced that some intellectual activities can be outsourced? Would you like to create a new industry, “brainshoring”? Are you motivated to create dozens of jobs?

Are you passionate about public sector transformation? Do you have a track record of building trusted relationships with government clients and driving strategic partnerships?

If so, this is your opportunity to lead Infomineo’s growth within the public sector and government ecosystem . We are looking for a visionary, business-savvy professional to join us as Vice President, Public Sector - a role that combines business development, client engagement, and strategic leadership.

What you will do:

As Vice President you will lead Infomineo activity in one or several sectors.

Your core focus will be in business development. As such you will:

• Define the key accounts you want to approach
• Define an account management plan for each of your target accounts
• Execute on this action plan to close business and make target

Strategic Oversight & Project Supervision

• Oversee the delivery of high-impact public sector projects as project director, ensuring quality, compliance, and alignment with public sector priorities.
• Coordinate with internal research and design teams to align resources and deliverables to client expectations.

As a complement, you will also make sure that the client is happy with Infomineo work by:

• Supervising the teamwork as a project director
• Interacting with the client to monitor its satisfaction and take any remediation action

Finally, you will lead Infomineo activity in your sector(s) by working with marketing to create relevant material and training the research teams.

Who you are:

• A Master’s degree holder in Business, Economics, or similar field
• Strong interest in Business Development and Sales
• 7+ years of experience working with or for public sector institutions, preferably in consulting, research, or business development roles.
• Fluent in both English and Arabic, and French is a strong advantage.
• An ambitious and driven individual
• A problem solver
• A person who masters both the skills of research and consulting and of business development
• Good creativity and organization skills
• Ability to develop lasting professional relationships with clients
• Good presentation and negotiation skills

What we offer:

• A competitive salary
• A great working environment & fast-track career trajectory
• A healthy work-life balance
• Health insurance Benefits

What it means to work at Infomineo

If you have spoken with someone who works at Infomineo, you have probably heard that our people are our most valuable asset. By being a part of Infomineo, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a young, friendly, smart, and international team of executives who value intellectual vitality and creativity. Our diversity, both in terms of professional experience and culture, is the company’s greatest strength.

Infomineo will allow to grow your career and expertise across different regions and industries. As a member of the team, you will be encouraged to contribute by applying your ideas while playing an instrumental role in the company’s development and growth.

Within this role, you'll support leading international companies and institutions with the data, information, insights or content required to support key business decisions.

Equal opportunity employer:

Infomineo is an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any sort of discrimination (based on color, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin or any other attributes) in all aspects of employment (recruiting, hiring, wages and salary, promotions, benefits, trainings and job termination).

If you believe you match our requirements and values, we would be happy to hear from you. Visit our website to know more about us, our services and company culture.

Overview

About the job IT Project Manager Infrastructure (Public Transport Sector)

Job Title: IT Project Manager Infrastructure (Public Transport Sector)

Location: Dubai, UAE

Company: ITHR Technologies Consulting LLC

Employment Type: Full-Time

• Lead end-to-end project management for IT infrastructure initiatives in the public transport sector including scope, timelines, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Liaise with government agencies, IT teams, vendors, and third parties to ensure smooth project execution.
• Implement best practices for IT governance, risk mitigation, and compliance with local regulations and standards.
• Oversee data center, cloud, networking, security, and business continuity components.
• Utilize Agile or Lean practices to enhance collaboration and project delivery efficiency.
• Develop KPIs and status reports for leadership and clients to track progress.
• Drive continuous improvements across process and technology.

• Bachelors degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of hands-on IT project management experience, especially on infrastructure projects.
• Prior experience in public transport, smart cities, or similar public-sector projects is highly valued.
• Certifications like PMP, Prince2, ITIL, AWS/Azure Cloud or similar will be advantageous.
• Familiarity with tools such as ServiceNow, Azure DevOps, MS Project, and Jira.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

• Impactful role working on large-scale public transport IT infrastructure initiatives in Dubai.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.
• Collaborative culture at a dynamic, growth-focused company.
• Be part of a team that shapes the future of urban mobility through technology.

If you have a passion for public sector innovation and IT infrastructure excellence, please send your CV to or apply directly through our careers page.