Cybersecurity Compliance Lead (f/m/d)

Axpo Group; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowances

Internet Compensation

Training courses

Gym Coverage

Health Insurance

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Axpo Group is seeking a Cybersecurity Compliance Lead to drive audit readiness and regulatory compliance for Axpo Trading & Sales across multiple countries, with a primary focus on NIS2.

You will lead planning, execution, and coordination of audits, building a centralized evidence repository with teams and external providers, and monitoring KPIs to ensure timely remediation.

Qualifications

• Experience in cybersecurity compliance, audit, or risk management in regulated environments.
• Experience managing external audits and regulatory assessments (e.g., NIS2, ISO 27001, NIST, REMIT).
• Structured, analytical mindset with execution focus.
• Strong communication across technical and business teams in multiple countries.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of cybersecurity compliance and audit activities focused on NIS2.
• Manage end-to-end audit processes: self-assessments, evidence, auditors, remediation tracking.
• Coordinate compliance activities across countries with a consolidated status view.
• Build and maintain an audit-ready evidence repository with local teams and external providers.
• Track compliance metrics and KPIs for readiness, maturity, and remediation progress.
• Serve as main contact for auditors, collaborating with Audit, Legal, Risk, and business teams.

Skills

Cybersecurity compliance

Audit management

Regulatory frameworks

Cross-country coordination

Strong communicator

Education

Degree in Cybersecurity or IT or Business Admin

Tools

Audit tools

Job description

Help us stay ahead of evolving cybersecurity regulations. As our Cybersecurity Compliance Lead, you'll drive audit readiness and regulatory compliance for Axpo Trading & Sales across multiple countries, with NIS2 at the core of your focus.

What you will do:

• Lead the planning and execution of cybersecurity compliance and audit activities, with a primary focus on NIS2 and related frameworks
• Manage end-to-end audit processes, including self-assessments, evidence collection, auditor interactions, and remediation tracking
• Coordinate compliance activities across multiple countries, maintaining a consolidated view of status, gaps, and improvement areas
• Build and maintain a centralized, audit-ready evidence repository together with local teams, Group IT, and external providers
• Track compliance metrics and KPIs to give stakeholders visibility on readiness, maturity, and remediation progress
• Act as the main point of contact for internal and external auditors, and collaborate closely with Audit, Legal, Risk, and business teams

What you bring & who you are:

• Experience in cybersecurity compliance, audit, or risk management, ideally in a regulated environment
• Experience managing external audits and regulatory assessments (e.g. NIS2, ISO 27001, NIST, REMIT)
• A structured, analytical mindset with a strong focus on execution and delivery
• Strong communicator who's comfortable working with technical and business teams across countries
• Ideally, a degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field
• Even if you don't meet all the requirements, we look forward to your application – certifications such as ISO 27001, CISA, CISM, or CISSP are a plus, not a must

About the team:

You'll work closely with Group IT, Group CISO, Internal Audit, Legal, Risk, and local country representatives across Trading & Sales. We're a collaborative, cross-functional team that values open dialogue, diverse perspectives, and shared ownership of getting compliance right – together

Benefits:

At our company, we strive to create a culture of continuous learning, personal growth, and inter-national community involvement. We're passionate about providing our employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed, and we're confident that you'll love being part of our team!

• Working Hours We offer flexible working hours to accommodate your work schedule. We can work part of our time remotely and the rest at our offices in Madrid, Torre Europa.
• Meal allowances

You can enjoy delicious meals on us, no matter if you are working remotely or on-site.

• Option to use it for public transportation or childcare instead.
• Internet Compensation We cover the cost of your home internet connection, as we understand how essential connectivity is in the modern workplace.
• Training courses Our company is committed to helping our employees grow and develop their skills, which is why we offer a variety of industry-specific training courses and a learning channel.
• Gym Coverage Stay active and healthy with our 90% coverage benefit, which provides access to the nearby gym: Forus Selection to keep you energized throughout the day
• Health Insurance We take the health and well-being of our employees seriously, which is why we offer a comprehensive health insurance plan and the option to extend it to your spouse and children.

At Axpo Group, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of non-discrimination, tolerance, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications regardless of race and ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, as well as socioeconomic, cultural, and religious background. We are committed to ensuring a respectful and inclusive recruiting process and workplace for everyone.