Workday Security Specialist

1 week ago


Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Equiniti Full time

Management Level

Business Division: People Function

Business Function / Department: Support Function

Job Title: Workday Security Specialist

Equiniti is a prominent global provider of shareholder, pension, remediation, and credit technology solutions. With a team of over 6000 professionals, Equiniti serves 37 million individuals across 120 countries.

EQ India initiated its operations in 2014 as a central hub for Equiniti, a top fintech firm focusing on shareholder management. Over the years, EQ India has evolved into a Global Competency Centre, playing a vital role in supporting EQ's worldwide expansion.

Leveraging India's reputation for top-notch IT/ITES talent, EQ India has positioned itself as a key player in this growth trajectory. Today, EQ India plays a crucial role within EQ Group, providing essential fintech services to the US and UK markets.

EQ's mission is to be the leading global share registrar, offering innovative services to its clientele. Our core values of Trust, Commercial acumen, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement form the cornerstone of our success. This is an exciting time to be part of the EQ family.

Role Summary

The Workday team is seeking a security specialist to help maintain and troubleshoot the security configuration. The specialist will play a vital role in enhancing the security model, aligning it with the business's core values of Simplify, Strengthen, and Scale.

EQ utilizes a wide range of SKUs, including Prism, Discovery Boards, Worksheets, and Slides. The team has an ambitious roadmap for further development across HCM, FIN, and Reporting SKUs, where secure configuration is paramount.

Role Responsibilities

  • Analyze business requirements and collaborate with SMEs/Team Members to propose suitable solutions.
  • Troubleshoot user security issues and suggest solutions in coordination with team members.
  • Establish new security groups and refine existing ones based on the 'simplify and strengthen' strategy.
  • Identify and manage redundant security groups without disrupting end users.
  • Collaborate with the Workday Reporting team to implement necessary security changes for user group access.
  • Ensure alignment of security changes with other development initiatives.
  • Clearly communicate security setups to users with varying technical expertise levels.
  • Review system upgrades and assess their impact on security, conducting testing and communication with stakeholders.
  • Support security-related testing post changes to policies as part of projects and improvement efforts.
  • Review and approve Workday/HR application security requests and document internal security controls.
  • Coordinate with Global Process Owners for Quarterly Security Review.
  • Create and maintain clear security documentation to facilitate correct usage of security groups/roles.
  • Identify potential risks in changes/proposals and communicate them effectively to stakeholders.

Essential Skills

  • Expertise in the Workday Security model, including comprehensive understanding and effective communication of security aspects.
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English to articulate complex security setups, gather nuanced requirements, and discuss various options.
  • Preferred Skills
  • Expertise in Workday reporting capabilities, including Drive.
  • Experience in Finance and HCM modules and associated processes.
  • Understanding of the Prism security model and Workday integrations.
  • Familiarity with researching and testing new features in bi-annual Releases.

Interpersonal Skills

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a focus on documentation and presentation.
  • Customer-centric approach with a keen eye for detail and responsiveness.
  • Ability to work independently and in diverse team environments.
  • Highly organized with effective multitasking abilities and a sense of urgency for timely delivery.
  • Capacity to produce accurate work under pressure with strict deadlines.
  • Creative thinking and resourcefulness to deliver value-added solutions proactively.

Other Details

  • Location: Chennai office·
  • Shift work based on UK office hours (afternoon/evening in India).

We promote equality of opportunity among all staff and welcome applications from individuals irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or other characteristics. Please note that any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening checks.



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