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title: 'Principal Officer at Axi'
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# Principal Officer at Axi

- **Company:** Axi
- **Location:** Bengaluru, India
- **Posted:** 2026-10-09
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-13
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/axicorpfinancialservicesptyltd/jobs/5261036007

## Job description

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 will do at Axi!

As the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) / Principal Officer (PO) for our Trading Platform, you will be responsible for filing STRs with the FIU-IND (Financial Intelligence Unit - India) which is a part of the Finance Ministry. You will be the single point of contact for all KYC - AML/CFT matters. You will also be ensuring that the business is compliant to all applicable local /international AML-CFT regulations and identifying Money Laundering (ML) risks.

## Your EDGE Assignment/You Will

- Ensure that our product and business is compliant with local and international KYC norms/laws.
- File STRs with FIU-IND in an error-free and timely manner.
- Be well versed with various Travel Rule providers and build engines to highlight and mitigate risks arising out of Crypto Deposits. Create risk policies on treatment of output flags from these vendors.
- Develop a sanction screening framework for the organisation.
- Own the KYC and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) pod to ensure that all onboarded customers are compliant, and the product is efficient to capture any ML risks.
- Work closely with the Product team to ensure that sufficient ML risk engines are built that will detect fraudulent transactions.
- Liaise with Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) to ensure resolution of any KYC related issues identified.
- Keep informed of Virtual Digital Asset (VDA) travel rule regulations across the globe and help the company develop Standard Operating Policies (SOPs) in a manner that will lead to limited/no friction when local regulations are introduced.
- Be the owner for various internal KYC-EDD and other compliance SOPs

Are you the one?

- 10+ years of experience preferably in the financial services or trading or fintech industry.
- Worked as an Principal Officer for at least 2-3 years.
- Experience in fintech/ digital / start-ups / other high growth set-ups will be valued.
- Deep understanding of compliance and risk.
- Worked with multiple teams thereby demonstrating strong collaborative traits with focus on problem solving.
- Keen to understand various concepts in Web3 like tokenization, custody, Travel Rule, etc.
- Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Bachelor’s degree from one of the premier colleges in India. Post-graduation is a plus.

Axi's bag of delights

- Competitive and attractive compensation.
- Extensive learning opportunities, such as professional training and certifications and soft skills development.
- 18 annual leave days per year.
- 12 sick days leave per year.
- Public holidays as declared by local government.
- Maternity leave as per law.
- Health Insurance.

Axi's interview journey

- Talent Acquisition Interview (45 minutes)
- Tech Interview (1 hour)
- Hiring Manager 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 of any fees related to the recruitment of the candidate represented in the unsolicited resume.

At Axi, we prioritize 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.

## About Axi

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Axi is a global online broker offering forex, CFDs, and multi-asset trading platforms for retail and institutional clients in over 100 countries.
- **Entity Type**: Private (privately held)
- **Headquarters**: North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- **Founded**: 2007
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (started as a two-person startup in Sydney)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Financial Services – online trading and brokerage (forex, CFDs, indices, commodities, shares)
- **Target customers**: B2C (retail traders) and B2B (trading businesses, banks, financial organisations); serves clients in 100+ countries
- **Mission or purpose statement**: Axi is built on four principles – Evolution is everything, Great people doing great things, Doing the right thing, and Entrepreneurial spirit – giving clients and employees “the EDGE to succeed.” [careers page](https://www.axi.group/en-ae/company/careers)

## Products & Services
- **MetaTrader 4 (MT4) Platform**: Industry-standard trading platform with raw spreads, high liquidity, flexible leverage up to 1000:1, and lightning-fast execution. [axi.com](https://www.axi.com/int)
- **Multi-Asset Trading**: 1000+ products including forex, shares, indices, commodities, and CFDs.
- **Educational & Support Suite**: Free trading education, expert coaching, self-service portal, and award-winning 24/7 multilingual customer support.
- **Institutional Services**: Dedicated offerings for banks, financial organisations, and trading businesses.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Headcount of ~400 employees as of 2026, with +21.9% year-over-year growth. [LinkedIn](https://au.linkedin.com/company/axicorp)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors disclosed; regulated by multiple authorities: ASIC (Australia), FCA (UK), DFSA (Dubai), FMA (New Zealand), and CySEC (Cyprus). [help.axi.com](https://help.axi.com/en-US/axiv2--axicorp-prod/article/7zJjUXoW-is-axi-licensed-or-authorized-or-regulated)
- **Growth Signals**: Expanded to 5 offices across Australia and UK; made acquisitions (One Financial Markets in 2018, Star Financial Systems in 2020); growing engineering team with roles in AI/ML, data, and crypto products.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Multi-Regulated & Trusted**: Licensed in major financial hubs (UK, Australia, Dubai, NZ) – a key trust signal for traders.
- **Established Track Record**: Operating since 2007 with “Great” reviews on Trustpilot and multiple industry awards.
- **Low-Cost Execution**: Ultra-competitive spreads (0.7 average), high leverage (1000:1), and deep liquidity.
- **Global Reach**: Presence in 36 countries, support in multiple languages, and a workforce spanning Australia, UK, India, Philippines, Cyprus, Malaysia, and more.

## Strategic Focus
- **Product Expansion**: Building out crypto and trading product lines, payments, and partner ecosystems (evidenced by job postings for Product Managers – Growth, Payments, Partners). [Greenhouse jobs](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/axicorpfinancialservicesptyltd)
- **Technology Investment**: Hiring in AI/ML, site reliability, DevOps, and data engineering – modern tech stack includes Kubernetes, Terraform, Azure, Python, Scala, Kafka, and GraphQL.
- **Talent Growth**: Active hiring despite slight dip in monthly postings (-23.8%); focus on engineering, marketing, and client success in APAC and EMEA.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: Emphasizes Accountability, Respect, Trust, Ambition, and Selflessness – a collaborative, globally diverse team. [careers page](https://www.axi.group/en-ae/company/careers)
- **Employee Rating**: 4.1/5.0 on LinkedIn (82 reviews), with high marks for Culture (3.9) and Career development (3.9). [LinkedIn](https://au.linkedin.com/company/axicorp)
- **Work Arrangements**: Hybrid roles in Bangalore (Technical Business Analyst), remote options (Philippines), and on-site in Cyprus, London, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore.
- **Tech & Engineering**: Modern tools (Kubernetes, Azure, Terraform, AI platforms), flat-ish structure with strong engineering leadership, and opportunities to shape trading infrastructure.

## Sources
1. [Greenhouse Jobs – Axi](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/axicorpfinancialservicesptyltd)
2. [Axi Website – Global Broker](https://www.axi.com/int)
3. [Axi LinkedIn Company Page](https://au.linkedin.com/company/axicorp)
4. [Axi Careers – UAE Site](https://www.axi.group/en-ae/company/careers)
5. [Axi Help – Regulatory Information](https://help.axi.com/en-US/axiv2--axicorp-prod/article/7zJjUXoW-is-axi-licensed-or-authorized-or-regulated)

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