Who we are looking for

State Street cyber IAM is looking for outstanding individuals with
excellent intellectual and analytical capabilities, entrepreneurial problem-solving skills, strong communications, and influencing capabilities. This role will have a broad range of responsibilities within  IAM/RBAC.

This role can be performed in a hybrid model, where you can balance work from home and office to match your needs and role requirements.

Job Description:

The IGA (Identity Governance and Administration) Integration and Oversight lead will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the organization's identity governance framework, user lifecycle processes, and operational excellence initiatives. This role serves as the strategic and operational owner of identity onboarding, access certification, policy enforcement, and day-to-day IGA operations.

Key Responsibilities

Governance & Compliance

Lead access certification campaigns and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements such as SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, or industry-specific standards. Establish metrics and reporting mechanisms to demonstrate governance effectiveness and audit readiness. Partner with compliance, audit, and legal teams to address identity-related risks and findings.

Onboarding & Lifecycle Management

Collaborate with business units and accelerate application onboarding to central IGA platform leveraging automation technologies. Design and optimize automated onboarding, transfer, and offboarding processes for employees, contractors, and third-party users. Implement birthright access provisioning and role-based access control (RBAC) frameworks.

Technology & Platform Management

Own the IGA platform configuration that is required to effectively manage certification campaigns and application onboarding. Drive continuous improvement through development, custom workflows, and platform capabilities. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to the identity infrastructure.

Stakeholder Engagement

Act as the primary liaison between information security, IT operations, application owners, and business leadership on identity matters. Conduct training sessions and awareness campaigns to promote identity governance best practices. Translate technical identity concepts into business value for executive audiences.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field; Master's degree preferred
• 7+ years of experience in identity and access management with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity
• Deep expertise with IGA platforms (SailPoint IdentityIQ/IdentityNow, Saviynt, Oracle Identity Manager, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of identity governance concepts including RBAC, ABAC, access certification, and SoD
• Experience with regulatory compliance frameworks (SOX, ISO 27001, NIST, etc.)
• Proven track record of managing complex identity programs in enterprise environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or vendor-specific IGA certifications
• Background in scripting/programming (PowerShell, Python, Java) for automation
• Knowledge of ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms
• Previous experience in heavily regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, government)
• Familiarity with zero trust architecture and modern identity approaches

Key Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail. Excellent communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Process-oriented mindset with focus on automation and efficiency. Leadership capabilities including team development and change management. Ability to balance security requirements with business enablement. Project management skills with ability to handle multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Success Metrics

• Completion rates and timeliness of access certification campaigns
• Number of audit findings related to access controls
• User satisfaction scores for identity services
• Risk score reduction through improved governance controls

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 grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on 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 on 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:

$120,000 - $217,500 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.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

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About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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