Identity & Access Management; IAM) Info Security Controls Specialist

Identity & Access Management Info Security Controls Specialist

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Global Information Security (GIS) is responsible for protecting the bank's information systems, confidential and proprietary data, and customer information. GIS develops and executes the bank's information security strategy, manages the enterprise security program, identifies and remediates vulnerabilities, and operates a global security operations center that monitors, detects, and responds to cybersecurity incidents.

Within GIS, Identity & Access Management (IAM) ensures the right individuals have the right access to the right resources at the right time—across increasingly heterogeneous environments and within rigorous compliance standards.

In today's connected ecosystem, safeguarding user identity is critical to the safety and success of our global workforce. The IAM team partners closely within Global Information Security, all Lines of Business, and second- and third-line functions. This highly visible role involves frequent engagement with senior leaders and key stakeholders.

If you excel in dynamic, fast-paced, global environments and are passionate about modern security technologies, this is the place for you. You will collaborate with subject-matter experts, drive meaningful risk reduction, support operational excellence, and help strengthen the bank's overall identity security posture.

Role Overview:

The IAM Info Security Controls Specialist analyzes, strengthens, and secures the company's IAM systems and risk posture across End User Access Management and Application Services. This role collaborates across Lines of Business and Technology teams to continuously enhance access control compliance, improve governance programs, and ensure swift and accurate adherence to IAM Standards.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain strong partnerships across GIS, Global Technology (GT), Cyber Security Technology (CST), Third Party Management, Global Compliance & Operational Risk (GCOR), internal audit, and external regulators; provide accurate and timely audit and regulatory responses.
• Partner with security, technology, and business teams to design, implement, and scale identity and access controls supporting Frontier AI, machine identities, emerging digital capabilities, and next-generation governance frameworks.
• Perform Quality Assurance (QA) activities to validate access control compliance, monitor control health, and support accurate and sustainable metrics reporting.
• Monitor and support GT application adherence to IAM controls; manage governance programs, respond to program inquiries, maintain source-of-record updates, execute ARM ticket management, and ensure comprehensive program documentation.
• Identify opportunities to de-risk IAM controls by analyzing current capabilities, detecting framework or process gaps, and recommending targeted enhancements aligned with enterprise security strategy.
• Maintain high-quality QA documentation, audit artifacts, process workflows, and training materials to support…