Lead IAM Information Security Analyst

Wells Fargo is back in the office collaborating for fabulous outcomes!This role is in the office three days a week and work from home two days a week.There is no visa sponsorship or visa transfer for this role.Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Information Security Analyst to help drive the continued evolution of Identity and Access Management (IAM) Operations.We're seeking a proven IAM professional who has successfully driven transformation and wants the opportunity to do it again. This is someone who brings hard-earned lessons, best practices, and practical experience from previous successes, then applies them to build stronger controls, more effective processes, and scalable solutions. They are a trusted partner and influencer who listens well, navigates complexity, brings stakeholders together, and can seamlessly move between strategy, requirements, governance, and hands-on execution to deliver meaningful change.This role combines strategy, governance, controls, and execution. Success requires someone who can define requirements, strengthen controls, improve operational processes, and drive automation initiatives while also building credibility and alignment across stakeholders. We're seeking an individual who is equally comfortable influencing senior leaders, partnering with technical teams, and rolling up their sleeves to solve complex operational challenges.In this role, you will:Analyze and optimize IAM business operations, ensuring alignment with organizational security and business objectives.Oversee identity governance, user access policies, and compliance with industry regulations.Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, HR, and business teams to enhance IAM processes, automation, and efficiency.Develop IAM business strategies, metrics, and reporting to measure effectiveness and compliance.Support IAM program initiatives, including role-based access control (RBAC), privileged access management (PAM), Cloud, Non-Human Accounts, and identity lifecycle management.Ensure seamless onboarding, offboarding and access review processes to maintain security and minimize risks.Manage IAM-related projects, driving continuous improvements in identity governance, workflows, and user experience.Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and IAM technical teams to translate business needs into actionable IAM strategies.Monitor and enhance IAM risk management processes, ensuring timely mitigation of security gaps.Work with vendors, auditors, and regulatory bodies to ensure IAM operations adhere to best practices.Required Qualifications5+ years of Information Security Analysis experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education3+ years of Identity Access Management experience preferred.2+ years of Technology or Business Controls experience.2+ years of Escalation Management or supervisory experience.3+ years of related work experience in financial industry operations or systems.Experience with IAM technologies such as Okta, Saviynt, Microsoft Azure AD, CyberArk or similar platforms.Familiarity with authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, LDAP) and compliance frameworks.Proven ability to manage IAM projects, optimize processes, and drive operational efficiencies.Pay RangeReflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.$119,000.00 - $187,000.00Benefits Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.Health benefits401(k) PlanPaid time offDisability benefitsLife insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insuranceParental leaveCritical caregiving leaveDiscounts and savingsCommuter benefitsTuition reimbursementScholarships for dependent childrenAdoption reimbursementPosting End Date:1 Sep 2026*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.We Value Equal OpportunityWells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.Applicants with DisabilitiesTo request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.Drug and Alcohol PolicyWells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.SummaryLocation: COLUMBUS, OH; CHANDLER, AZ; WEST DES MOINES, IA; CHARLOTTE, NC; DALLAS, TXType: Full time