IAM Governance Senior Associate

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

The Information Technology group delivers secure, reliable technology solutions that enable DTCC to be the trusted infrastructure of the global capital markets. The team delivers high-quality information through activities that include development of essential, building infrastructure capabilities to meet client needs and implementing data standards and governance.

Pay and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
• Pension / Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

The Impact you will have in this role:

Being a member of IT Cybersecurity & Platform Strategy IAM team, the IAM Assurance Sr. Associate will be responsible for partnering with the IAM Governance leads to support core Identity and Access Management (IAM) governance functions, with a primary focus on portfolio metrics, reporting, and governance transparency.

• The IAM Governance Sr. Associate will be responsible for partnering with the IAM Governance leads to support core Identity and Access Management (IAM) governance functions, with a primary focus on portfolio metrics, reporting, and governance transparency.
• This individual will play a key role in driving the measurement, tracking, and communication of IAM governance activities, ensuring leadership has clear visibility into risk posture, control effectiveness, and operational performance. The role will support the development, enhancement, and maintenance of governance reporting, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with organizational expectations.
• The IAM Governance Sr. Associate will collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to gather data, validate metrics, and ensure consistency in reporting across governance processes such as access certifications, policy adherence, and remediation tracking. This individual will also contribute to the continuous improvement of governance reporting frameworks, helping to standardize outputs and improve data quality.
• Additionally, the role will support the IAM Governance Manager in coordinating governance activities, preparing materials for senior leadership, and maintaining documentation related to governance processes, controls, and reporting methodologies. The Sr. Associate will serve as a key contributor to ensuring governance activities are well-documented, measurable, and aligned to risk and compliance objectives

Your Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead IAM governance-related initiatives with guidance from the IAM Governance Director.
• Assist in supporting governance functions across Identity and Access Management, including access certification, policy adherence, and control execution.
• Contribute to defining governance requirements for IAM processes, workflows, controls, and reporting aligned with regulatory and audit expectations.
• Support the development and maintenance of governance documentation, including policies, standards, procedures, training materials, and job aids related to entitlement management and access governance.
• Provide input into the evaluation and continuous improvement of IAM governance processes, tools, and controls to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and improve overall effectiveness.
• Partner with key stakeholders across business and technology teams to drive adherence to IAM governance standards and frameworks.
• Interact with senior stakeholders to support alignment on governance approaches, controls, and remediation strategies where necessary.
• Assist in the creation, execution, and management of access certification campaigns and governance reviews using IAM tools; ensure timely completion, issue tracking, and audit readiness.
• Support governance reporting, metrics, and dashboards that provide transparency into access risks, control effectiveness, and remediation status.
• Collaborate with the IAM Governance Manager to oversee governance-related activities across onshore and offshore teams, serving as a backup as needed.
• Demonstrate strong interest and understanding of identity governance, access risk management, and privileged access management principles.
• Apply knowledge of governance concepts such as least privilege, segregation of duties (SoD), periodic access reviews, and policy enforcement.
• Maintain familiarity with enterprise infrastructure environments (e.g., Windows Server, Linux) as they relate to access governance and risk controls.

Note: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above.*

Qualifications :

• Minimum of 6 years of related experience.
• One or more information security or audit certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA) is a plus.
• 2+ years Hands-on experience with any PAM/IAM/Cybersecurity solution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity and/or related experience.

Talents needed for Success:

• Experience leading discussions with stakeholders, documenting requirements.
• Role Oriented Access Management and Definition.
• Clear understanding of Audit & Risk Controls for technology systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with IAM tools such as Bravura PAM, OASIS and other similar IAM Systems.
• Understanding of IT risks and implications to the business.
• Strong potential for growth and acceptance of additional responsibilities
• Ability to prioritize, focus and execute tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Fluent both written and spoken English.
• Demonstrated ability to write report segments and to participate in presentations

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

With over 50 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry. From 20 locations around the world, DTCC, through its subsidiaries, automates, centralizes, and standardizes the processing of financial transactions, mitigating risk, increasing transparency, enhancing performance and driving efficiency for thousands of broker/dealers, custodian banks and asset managers. Industry owned and governed, the firm innovates purposefully, simplifying the complexities of clearing, settlement, asset servicing, transaction processing, trade reporting and data services across asset classes, bringing enhanced resilience and soundness to existing financial markets while advancing the digital asset ecosystem. In 2024, DTCC’s subsidiaries processed securities transactions valued at U.S. $3.7 quadrillion and its depository subsidiary provided custody and asset servicing for securities issues from over 150 countries and territories valued at U.S. $99 trillion. DTCC’s Global Trade Repository service, through locally registered, licensed, or approved trade repositories, processes more than 25 billion messages annually. To learn more, please visit us at or connect with us on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.

DTCC proudly supports Flexible Work Arrangements favoring openness and gives people freedom to do their jobs well, by encouraging diverse opinions and emphasizing teamwork. When you join our team, you’ll have an opportunity to make meaningful contributions at a company that is recognized as a thought leader in both the financial services and technology industries. A DTCC career is more than a good way to earn a living. It’s the chance to make a difference at a company that’s truly one of a kind.

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