Security Governance Specialist

Please note that we will only be able to accept candidates who have the appropriate rights and documentation for employment in Cyprus.

Who we are.

Axi is a leading global provider of margin and deliverable Foreign Exchange, Contracts for Difference (CFDs), and Financial Spread betting. Our business has evolved into a world-class, multifaceted brokerage with offices in six regions. With heavy investment in the latest trading technology, Axi seeks to offer the most comprehensive end-to-end trading experience available, servicing traders of all levels from beginners to institutional-level clients.

Let's talk about the cool stuff you do at Axi!

At Axi, this role is dedicated to providing strategic leadership in establishing and maintaining a robust data governance and security framework to protect the integrity, confidentiality, and compliance of our data assets across the organization.

Your EDGE assignment/You will:

The role ensures that data is protected, consistent, and compliant with global and industry-specific regulations, including GDPR, DORA, and the AU Privacy Act. By collaborating with key stakeholders—including IT, legal, compliance, and business teams—the role will ensure the alignment of data governance initiatives with business objectives, drive adherence to best practices, and manage the ongoing monitoring and mitigation of data risks. The position will also provide expert oversight on data governance tools, cloud architectures, and security solutions to maintain the integrity and security of data across the organization

•    Provide strategic guidance and oversight in developing, maintaining, and enforcing enterprise-wide data governance policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring data integrity, consistency, and compliance. 
•    Collaborate closely with the Operations Governance and Controls team to implement DAMA-DMBOK principles on data security and governance across the organization.
•    Ensure adherence to global and industry-specific data privacy laws and regulations e.g., GDPR, DORA, AU Privacy Act and other relevant regulations. 
•    Maintain a comprehensive understanding of cloud and data architectures across all technologies, including Databricks, Azure, AWS, and GCP, ensuring security and data governance principles are embedded in design, implementation, and ongoing management.
•    Collaborate with senior management, IT, legal, compliance, and business units to align data governance initiatives with business objectives.
•    Provide technology oversight by evaluating and optimizing governance and security tools (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Databricks Unity Catalog) to support data stewardship, lineage tracking, and compliance.
•    Educate employees and stakeholders on best practices for data handling, privacy, and governance policies.
•    Define and monitor data access policies and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), ensuring appropriate permissions and least-privilege access principles.
•    Stay ahead of emerging trends and technologies in data security and governance, evaluating their relevance and supporting the deployment of scalable, multi-regional solutions.
•    Collaborate with auditors, IT, and Security teams to streamline audit processes, conduct data risk assessments, and address data security incidents.
•    Provide guidance on audit responses, develop mitigation strategies for governance and security threats, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including GDPR, DORA and Australian Privacy Laws, by promptly addressing breaches, compliance violations, and other security issues.

Are you the one?

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Data Management, or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in data governance, compliance, or risk management.
• Familiarity with DAMA-DMBOK principles and frameworks.
• Strong understanding of GDPR, DORA, and AU Privacy Act.
• Experience handling data privacy compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Proficiency in Azure, AWS, GCP, and Databricks.
• Hands-on with Microsoft Purview, Unity Catalog, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of RBAC and least-privilege access control.
• Proven ability to develop and enforce data governance policies.
• Experience conducting data risk assessments and supporting audits.
• Ability to guide responses to breaches and compliance issues.
• Skilled in working with cross-functional teams (IT, Legal, Compliance, Business).
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Axi's bag of delights

• Competitive and attractive compensation.
• Extensive learning opportunities, such as professional training and certifications and soft skills development.
• 21 annual leave days per year, 5 paid study leave days per year, and 1 paid volunteer day per year.
• Subsidized local gym membership.
• Health Insurance.
• Hybrid work mode for greater flexibility

Axi's interview journey

• Talent Acquisition Interview (45 minutes)
• Hiring Manager Interview (1 hour)
• Head of Department Interview (30 minutes)

Please note that our organization works with recruitment agencies on a pre-approved basis only. A recruitment agency that wishes to submit candidate profiles or resumes for consideration must obtain prior written consent from our talent acquisition team. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, and we will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Should we receive an unsolicited resume from a recruitment agency that does not have prior written consent, we will not be responsible for the payment any fees related to the recruitment of the candidate represented in the unsolicited resume.

At Axi, we prioritise creating a workplace that upholds fairness and respect for all. We encourage every individual within our community to contribute towards a culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is treated with the dignity they deserve. We make all employment-related decisions—whether in hiring, compensation, training, performance reviews, or termination—based on merit and without bias, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We consciously work to identify and overcome any unconscious biases, with a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee and candidate feels genuinely welcomed and valued.