Privacy Officer

Eightcap is a dynamic online trading provider focused on delivering great trading tools and pro trading insight to enable smarter trading. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for delivering trading technology directly to clients and via our network of strategic partners, we are looking for an experienced Privacy Officer to ensure our operations meet all legal and regulatory standards, thereby supporting our global growth and maintaining client trust.

The Company is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia and has support offices in the UK, Cyprus, Bulgaria and Bahamas.

Recently recognised as Broker of the Year 2024 at the Global Forex Awards, we pride ourselves on innovation, outstanding customer service, and unwavering integrity in everything we do.

We are seeking an experienced Privacy Officer to support Eightcap’s adherence to all applicable data privacy obligations, including: legal and regulatory requirements, identifying risks, and contributing to the development of a robust privacy framework.

**Responsibilities**:

- Regulatory Compliance Monitoring_
- Assist in the implementation and monitoring of privacy related compliance programs to ensure adherence to applicable regulations and group policies, including the GDPR, DORA, Australian Privacy Act and Principles and foreign equivalents
- Conduct regular audits and review of internal processes to assess compliance with region-specific privacy requirements
- Privacy Risk Identification and Mitigation_
- Identify potential areas of non-compliance or compliance risks and provide practical advice for mitigation
- Monitor regulatory amendments and advise the business on necessary changes to policies and practices
- Support the development and implementation of risk management strategies and treatment plans to mitigate exposure
- Compliance Documentation and Reporting_
- Lead the preparation of privacy specific documentation and reports, including Records of Processing Activities (RoPAs), Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Data Subject Right Request Records and any other records required to comply with privacy requirements
- Maintain accurate records of privacy compliance activities, audits and risk-based assessments
- Preparation of governance committee papers to identify and explain privacy related risks
- Training and Awareness_
- Lead the development of region-specific privacy training programs and materials to educate staff on privacy matters
- Foster a culture of compliance across the company by promoting awareness of privacy obligations
- Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement_
- Assist in-region Data Protection Officers (DPOs) and Privacy Officers in managing and responding to regulatory inquires or audits
- Work with our security team and risk committee to facilitate the delivery of a compliant privacy framework
- Serve as the main point of contact for privacy related enquiries from internal and external stakeholders
- Policy Procedure and Support_
- Support the creation and review of compliance policies and procedures, including the implementation of appropriate data processing and transfer agreements, binding corporate rules and intra-group data sharing arrangements
- Ensure that all company practices reflect the latest regulatory requirements and best practices

**Requirements**:
**Essential**:

- Degree in law, business, or a related field
- Previous experience in a privacy or privacy-adjacent role (e.g. compliance, risk management or data governance)
- Strong understanding of the GDPR, DORA and Australian Privacy Requirements
- Ability to assess privacy risks and implement and manage mitigation strategies
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate compliance matters to various stakeholders
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills

**Desired**:

- Professional certifications related to privacy such as CCEP, CIPP or CIPM
- Experience with regulatory reporting and managing audits
- Familiarity with global regulatory frameworks and cross-border privacy issues

**Benefits**

**Why Eightcap?**
- Ongoing investment in your career development
- Wellness and lifestyle perks like monthly corporate massages
- Parental leave
- Staff referral bonus program
- Employee-purchased leave
- Perkbox reward and recognition
- Study assistance
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Complimentary fruit and snacks
- Multicultural environment
- A dynamic and collaborative team culture
- Great CBD location with easy access to public transport
- Regular social activities

Are you interested in this opportunity but don’t meet every requirement? Eightcap endeavours to create an inclusive and diverse workforce by offering an opportunity for the right people and so we encourage you to apply.

**We respectfully ask that no recruiters contact anyone at Eightcap regarding this role.