Identity & Access Management (IAM) Access Certification Services Specialist

Global Information Security (GIS) is responsible for protecting bank information systems, confidential and proprietary data, and customer information. GIS develops the bank’s Information Security strategy and policy, manages the Information Security program, identifies and addresses vulnerabilities and operates a global security operations center that monitors, detects and responds to cybersecurity incidents. Within GIS, Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a security discipline that enables the right individuals to access the right resources at the right times and in the right context. IAM addresses the mission-critical need to ensure appropriate access to the resources across increasingly heterogeneous technology environments, and to meet increasingly rigorous compliance requirements.

What you can expect in Identity & Access Management:

In today’s highly connected world, managing and securing the identity of users is essential to the safety and success of our workforce. The Identity & Access Management (IAM) team works within Global Information Services (GIS) and in close participation with all other LOB teams as well as second and third line of defense partners. This role is highly visible and requires frequent interaction with senior management and key stakeholders. 

Are you passionate about the latest IT technologies and thrive in a fast-paced international environment? In a typical day, you may work with other team members on the book of work, operational concerns, or risk items. You will help overcome obstacles and maintain good relationships with key stakeholders across the bank to ensure timely and effective delivery. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with passionate competent people, experts in their field. We thrive on being challenged and everything we do is anchored in managing risk for the bank.

The Identity & Access Management (IAM) Info Security Controls Specialist will analyze, strengthen, and secure the company's IAM systems and overall risk posture for Access Certifications and Governance. This role focuses on collaboration across all Lines of Business, CIO teams, to continuously improve the organization's access certification program. The Control Specialist will analyze controls to identify and document inefficiencies, and design/prioritize improvement opportunities to enable swift adherence.

The role also will actively apply knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and information security concepts (e.g., NIST, COBIT, ISO) to establish and maintain policies, validate alignment of processes and controls to requirements, report on adherence to policy requirements and maintain governance programs related to access certifications and revocation services. Job expectations include using data analytics, governance process management, and partnering with internal teams to verify policy compliance, identify gaps in coverage, and support remediation activities.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain strong partnership with other Global Information Security (GIS) functions, Core Technology Infrastructure (CTI), Cyber Security Technology (CST), Third Party management, Global Compliance and Operations Risk (CGOR), internal audit, and external regulatory agencies. Provide audit and regulatory responses within the specified periods.

• Perform Quality Assurance activities to support Access Certification campaigns and control metrics.

• Support and monitor access reviews for completion in specific areas. Oversee and drive governance program for access security contact, support program mailbox inquiries, updating source of record, manage ARM ticketing queue, and maintaining program SharePoint site, documentation, and training.

• Provide education and documentation on Access Certification Awareness through instructor led sessions.

• Maintain access certification documentation, audit documentation, and training materials for the access certification services team.

• Drive Quality Assurance Governance for Access Certifications and Revocations

• Maintain exceptions to IAM Standard according to governance processes.

• Ensures Information Technology systems meet enterprise standards, adhere to applicable rules, laws, and regulations, and comply with appropriate risk appetite.

• Assist with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and testing of application changes that impact access reviews with signoff prior to implementation.

• Building and maintaining ‘Break Glass’ processes enabling reusability and consistency of obtaining access certification data.