We are seeking a Head of Security to lead and enhance our global security strategy. As a key executive, you will be responsible for safeguarding our trading infrastructure, customer data, and regulatory compliance in a highly dynamic and fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for a security leader with deep expertise in cybersecurity, fraud prevention, compliance, and financial market security.
Responsibilities
- Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Protection
- Develop and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy to protect trading platforms, APIs, and back-office infrastructure
- Ensure secure architecture of trading systems, web applications, and cloud environments
- Oversee SOC operations, monitoring, and response strategies for cyber threats
- Establish and enforce incident response plans, including DDoS mitigation, data breaches, and insider threats
- Collaborate with IT and DevOps teams to embed security best practices into SDLC
- Fraud & Risk Management
- Design and execute anti-fraud frameworks to prevent account takeovers, money laundering, and financial fraud
- Implement AI-driven fraud detection systems to analyze trading patterns and suspicious activities
- Work closely with KYC, AML, and Compliance teams to mitigate risks related to financial crime
- Establish protocols for secure identity verification, access control, and user authentication
- Compliance & Regulatory Security
- Ensure compliance with CySEC and other regulatory security requirements
- Lead security audits, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments to meet industry standards
- Define security policies aligning with GDPR, PSD2, and other data privacy regulations
- Coordinate with regulatory bodies to ensure continuous compliance with cybersecurity law
- Data Leak Prevention & Office Security
- Preventing data theft from office premises, including equipment, documents, and company valuables
- Supporting and maintaining security tools used in the office
- Protecting employee and corporate data from unauthorized access
- Securing company documents to prevent leaks
- Identifying and mitigating risks related to data breaches in company operations and processes
- Leadership & Strategy
- Build and lead a high-performing security team, including security engineers, analysts, and risk specialists
- Develop security awareness training for employees, fostering a strong security culture
- Oversee third-party security vendors, risk assessments, and partnerships
- Report security risks, incidents, and mitigation strategies to C-level executives and the board
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, or IT security within financial services, preferably in CFD/FX brokerage
- Proven track record in leading security teams and building cybersecurity programs
- Strong knowledge of infrastructure security (AWS, Azure, GCP, on-premise servers), DevSecOps, and application security
- Experience with SIEM, XDR, IAM, PAM, and fraud detection systems
- Deep understanding of regulatory requirements in financial markets, including AML, KYC, and PSD2 security mandates
- Experience in passing security audits for SOC 2 and PCI DSS
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, OSCP, or CCSP
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
- Excellent communication skills, capable of influencing executive leadership
- Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced trading environment
We offer
- Work in a transparent, client-focused environment where every trading decision fosters long-term trust and exceptional service
- Opportunity to tackle the thrilling challenges of a rapidly expanding environment
- Lead the charge in implementing cutting-edge technologies and strategies to drive the company's success
- 10 medical leave days per year
- 21 annual leave days per year
- Public holiday in accordance with the Cyprus Public Holiday list
- Medical insurance
- Compensation for professional education, learning English
- Compensation for a sports subscription or sports equipment
- Extensive relocation package for you and your family
Top Skills
What We Do
JustMarkets is a top-notch online CFD trading brokerage that has over a decade of successful working experience with clients in 180+ countries.
Customer is JustMarkets' core value. We always listen carefully to every feedback we get to ensure that our services and developments help clients achieve their trading goals in the most efficient way. Our multilingual 24/7 customer support is always ready to help every JustMarkets user.
We are attentive to those who help us develop. To do this, we have created a Three-Level IB partner system that allows our affiliates to conduct profitable and transparent business activities with us.
JustMarkets is continuously developing and improving trading conditions, providing the lowest spreads, reducing commissions, and expanding the range of tools to trade Majors, Minors, Indices, Stocks, Metals, and Energies.
JustMarkets Copytrading service is an in-house development that allows users to automatically copy trades of successful traders whose riskiness is ranked using the Risk Score service.
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