Global IAM Strategist

About this Role:

• We are seeking an accomplished Identity and Access Management (IAM) professional to drive strategic IAM initiatives for a leading organisation.
• This is a mission-critical, high-visibility role that combines technical expertise, thought leadership, and strategic vision to shape enterprise security architecture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Drive IAM strategy, architecture, and implementation across large-scale enterprise environments for critical infrastructure.
• Thought Leadership: Provide strategic vision to identify security gaps, define innovative solutions, and recommend improvements across IAM, MFA, Zero Trust, and related security domains.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with C-level executives, business leaders, and technical teams to align IAM solutions with organisational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• End-to-End IAM Governance: Oversee comprehensive IAM lifecycle management including user provisioning, access governance, authentication frameworks, and privileged access management.
• Team Development: Mentor and guide technical teams to build world-class IAM practices across global delivery centres, fostering innovation and best practices.
• Technology Innovation: Evaluate, integrate, and implement modern IAM tools, MFA solutions, and Zero Trust security frameworks to maintain cutting-edge security posture.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure all IAM solutions meet stringent compliance standards, risk management protocols, and regulatory requirements specific to financial services.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive knowledge-sharing initiatives, establish best practices, and lead continuous improvements within enterprise IAM programs.

Requirements:

• Experience: 15 to 20 years of progressive experience in IT with minimum 10+ years in IAM leadership roles within enterprise environments.
• Platform Expertise: Proven mastery of IAM, MFA, SSO, and federation technologies including Ping Identity, Okta, Azure AD, SailPoint, CyberArk, ForgeRock, and similar enterprise solutions.
• Security Architecture: Strong foundation in security architecture, risk management, compliance frameworks, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Leadership Excellence: Demonstrated experience leading large global teams and managing complex, enterprise-level IAM transformation projects.
• Strategic Problem-Solving: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities with proven ability to architect and implement robust IAM solutions.
• Communication Skills: Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities, with experience presenting to senior leadership and technical audiences.
• Industry Recognition: Thought leadership through published work, conference participation, or recognised expertise in IAM/cybersecurity domains preferred.

Note: This role is specifically designed for accomplished IAM professionals seeking international career advancement. Only candidates willing to relocate to London, UK should apply.