Chris Shirley

Chris Shirley has extensive work experience in compliance and regulatory roles. Chris is currently working at Deriv as the Compliance Projects Team Lead, starting in November 2023. Previously, they worked as a Compliance Project Manager at the same company from September 2022 to November 2023.

Before joining Deriv, Chris worked at ARQ Group from November 2019 to August 2022. Chris served as a Senior Regulatory Advisor - Gaming from December 2020 to August 2022 and as a Gaming Regulatory Advisor from November 2019 to December 2020. In these roles, they were responsible for staying updated on regulatory compliance frameworks, managing client accounts, and ensuring clients' compliance with regulatory requirements.

Prior to ARQ Group, Chris worked at Binary.com from September 2016 to October 2019 as a Compliance Executive. Chris'sresponsibilities included coordinating regulatory audits, liaising with service providers and regulators, and maintaining compliance with AML, marketing, and IT requirements.

Chris's earliest work experience was at OptionRally, where they worked as a Back Office Assistant from May 2015 to September 2016 and as a Customer Support Representative from December 2013 to January 2016. In these roles, they assisted clients with account queries, handled complaints, and provided basic technical support.

Overall, Chris Shirley has a strong background in compliance and regulatory roles, with a focus on gaming industry compliance and license maintenance.

Chris Shirley attended Oldbury Wells Sixthform from 2011 to 2013. They have obtained various certifications, including ICA Associate Membership from the International Compliance Association in 2024, Communication Foundations from LinkedIn in 2023, and Scrum: The Basics from LinkedIn in 2023. They also have certifications from the International Compliance Association, the Malta Gaming Authority, and the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) in various years.