VP - Identity & Access Management

VP Identity & Access Management – £120,000 - £130,000 + 20% Bonus – London (Hybrid) – Investment Banking

Overview:
We are currently searching for an experienced Identity & Access Management SME to join a global Investment Banking organisation. You’ll lead a team responsible for the operation, stability and continuous improvement of enterprise Identity & Access Management services.

The role combines technical IAM leadership, service delivery and strategic improvement, working closely with Security, Infrastructure, HR, Risk, Compliance and third-party partners.

Role & Responsibilities:

Lead an IAM Operations team across onshore and offshore resources.
Own day-to-day IAM operations, including JML, access requests, provisioning and fulfilment.
Manage IAM platforms including IGA, SSO/MFA, Active Directory and Entra ID.
Own ITSM processes across incident, problem, change and request management.
Drive IAM automation, self-service and workflow improvements.
Lead audit, compliance, access recertification and remediation activities.
Manage third-party IAM partners, SLAs and service performance.
Drive root cause analysis, operational risk reduction and continuous improvement.
Oversee monitoring, service health, documentation and operational standards.
Work with Security, Infrastructure, HR and application teams on IAM integrations and initiatives.
Coach and develop the IAM team while contributing to the wider IAM strategy and roadmap.Technical Requirements:

Extensive experience in IAM, security operations or identity platform operations, with 5+ years in leadership.
Strong enterprise IAM experience across large, multi-region environments.
Experience with Saviynt, SailPoint, Entra ID and Active Directory.
Strong knowledge of JML, IGA, RBAC/ABAC and entitlement management.
Experience with ServiceNow, IAM automation, APIs and self-service workflows.
Experience integrating IAM with AD/Entra, REST/SCIM, SAP, databases and Workday.
Strong understanding of ITSM, SLAs/SLOs, audit controls and SOX.
Experience with privileged access controls and complex directory/tenant environments.
Exposure to AWS, Azure or GCP identity and Zero Trust principles.
Strong scripting experience with PowerShell, Python and/or SQL.
Financial Services experience and CISSP/CISM desirable.Role & Package:

£120,000 - £130,000
20% Annual Bonus
London - Hybrid (3 days onsite)VP Identity & Access Management – £120,000 - £130,000 + 20% Bonus – London (Hybrid) – Investment Banking