Head of Compliance

Job description / Role

Who are we?

Hello, we're IG Group. We are a publicly-traded FTSE250 FinTech company who run mobile, web and desktop platforms that help our clients trade stocks & shares, leveraged products, futures & options and crypto.

We are ambitious. Over 340,000 people already use our platforms. We're global with offices in 18 countries and products in 16 regions. We're hungry to move faster, ship better product for our customers and grow our user base. We believe in high autonomy, and we want people who are looking to do things differently in order to create better experiences for our customers.

We work in cross-functional teams and are laser focused on increasing the number of active clients we serve to drive sustainable growth.

What's the role?

Lead the charge in shaping the future of digital asset regulation in Dubai. As our Head of Compliance and MLRO, you'll be instrumental in securing our license while building a robust compliance framework from the ground up.

This is a rare opportunity to establish yourself as a key regulatory leader in one of the world's most innovative financial hubs. You'll ensure our full compliance with VARA rules and regulations while working at the intersection of traditional finance and cutting-edge digital assets. If you're ready to drive compliance excellence in a dynamic, fast-paced environment we want to hear from you.

What will you do?

• Fulfil the role of Compliance Officer, MLRO & Risk Officer for IG's VARA entity. A key stakeholder responsible for securing IG's VARA license.
• Build and execute IG's compliance framework ensuring IG remains fully compliant with VARA's rules and regulations.
• Build policies and procedures in line with local requirements and ensure the firm fulfils its reporting obligations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all regulatory matters with VARA.
• Maintain an evolving compliance risk assessment of the business and design and execute a compliance monitoring program to mitigate the firm's exposure to risk.
• Oversee the onboarding process for new customers, ensuring IG's KYC and onboarding policies and procedures are compliant with local AML requirements.
• Ensure adherence to the Travel Rule and Know Your Transaction (KYT) requirements to maintain regulatory compliance and safeguard virtual asset transfers.
• Ensure compliance with local AML/CFT obligations, including timely registration and reporting on the UAE FIU's GoAML platform.

What will you need for this role?

To succeed in this role, we think you'll need:

• 5+ years of DFSA, SCA, FSRA or VARA regulatory compliance experience in the fintech or virtual assets sector in the UAE.
• Prior experience as an authorized Compliance Officer & MLRO or Deputy Compliance Officer/Deputy MLRO.
• An understanding of VARA regulations.
• Understanding of UAE AML and CTF requirements.
• Exposure to Travel Rule and KYT compliance.
• A keen interest in blockchain technology and working in a dynamic and rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across all levels of the organisation.
• High degree of integrity, someone who thrives in autonomous environments and the ability to strategically navigate complex challenges.
• Be equally comfortable shaping high-level direction and rolling up their sleeves to drive execution.

While there are many profiles of people who work at IG - across all roles, we're looking for a few common traits:

• You are curious about our product and the technology that sits behind it;
• You care about our clients, and you are hungry to improve their user experience;
• You are impatient about driving change and willing to deliver at pace;
• You are not afraid of the complexity of financial regulation and want to learn & grow your expertise; and
• You are a creative problem solver capable of innovating and thinking big.

We believe that diversity is vital to success, it fuels creativity, drives innovation and sets us up for global success. We're committed to building teams with a variety of perspectives and skills to help us realise our vision and strategy, that's why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us on this journey.

What you'll get!

This role will bring with it a range of development and growth opportunities which we hope are motivating for someone who wants to raise the bar.

You'll also be included in our company bonus programme and receive great benefits including:

• Private medical insurance provided to employees and dependents
• Life insurance cover
• Pension plan
• Gym memberships
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a learning and career development hub and free access to LinkedIn Learning