We are seeking a seasoned and strategic professional to serve as Vice President of Identity and Access Management (IAM) Program Oversight function within our global financial institution. This role is critical in overseeing the design, implementation, and governance of IAM risk and control frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and driving enterprise-wide IAM initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in IAM, regulatory compliance, and risk management, with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and managing complex programs in a highly regulated financial environment.
Key Responsibilities:
IAM Controls Framework & Risk Oversight
- Design and maintain a robust IAM controls framework aligned with industry standards (e.g., NIST CSF, FFIEC, ISO 27001, COBIT).
- Participate in enterprise-wide IAM risk assessments, control evaluations, and risk treatment plans.
- Ensure IAM risks are identified, documented, and addressed through appropriate mitigation strategies.
Regulatory Compliance & Audit Engagement
- Coordinate and assist with regulatory and audit engagements related to IAM, including interactions with the OCC, FRB, FDIC and internal audit.
- Ensure compliance with financial industry regulations (e.g., SOX) and internal policies.
- Provide oversight and guidance on regulatory remediation efforts and control enhancements.
Control Testing & Monitoring
- Assist with the design and execution of control testing programs to validate the effectiveness of IAM controls across the enterprise.
- Oversee continuous monitoring and automation of the Key Risk Indicators.
- Ensure timely identification, documentation, and remediation of control deficiencies.
Issue Management & Continuous Improvement
- Lead the lifecycle of IAM-related issues, from identification and root cause analysis to remediation and closure.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance IAM processes, reduce risk exposure, and improve audit readiness.
- Maintain executive-level dashboards and reporting on IAM risk posture, control performance, and remediation progress.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Security, Risk Management, Computer Science, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in IAM, cybersecurity risk, or IT controls within the financial services industry.
- Prior IT auditor experience
- Proven experience with regulatory frameworks and engagement with financial regulators.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISM, CISSP, CRISC, CISA) strongly preferred.
Salary Range:
$120,000 - $202,500 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
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