Vice President, Identity and Access Management (IAM) Program Oversight

Vice President Of Identity And Access Management (Iam) Program Oversight

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:

• Lead the development and execution of the IAM risk and controls strategy aligned with enterprise risk management and cybersecurity objectives.
• Serve as a key team member helping with managing IAM risks, regulatory expectations, and control effectiveness.
• Establish governance structures to oversee IAM control performance, risk mitigation, and compliance reporting.

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.

Program & Project Management

• Oversee strategic IAM initiatives, including tool implementations, process automation, and control modernization.
• Collaborate with technology, compliance, legal, and business units to ensure successful delivery of IAM projects.
• Manage resources, and timelines for IAM risk and control programs.

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.
• Deep understanding of IAM technologies (e.g., SailPoint, CyberArk, Azure AD) and lifecycle processes.
• 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

Are you the right candidate? Yes!

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don't necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

Why this role is important to us

Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We're driving the company's digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation.

We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We're looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.

Join us if you want to improve your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark in our industry.

About State Street

What we do

State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we're making our mark in the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow

We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility

We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Salary Range:

$130,000 - $205,000 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.

Job Application Disclosure:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.