Security Specialist

About the Role

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Security Associate to join our Security Administration team within the Identity and Access Management (IAM) function. In this role, you’ll play a key part in safeguarding access to critical banking systems by handling provisioning and deprovisioning requests across the enterprise.

You’ll work closely with business units to ensure timely and accurate access management, while upholding the highest standards of governance and compliance.

What You’ll Do

• Process and fulfill access provisioning and deprovisioning requests across multiple critical banking platforms.
• Review and lead incoming requests via ServiceNow, ensuring actions are taken in line with defined SLAs.
• Maintain and supervise the integrity and governance of service accounts for both LSEG and CORP environments.
• Collaborate with internal collaborators to ensure access controls align with security policies and audit requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the IAM function.

What You Bring

• Demonstrable experience in Identity and Access Management, preferably in a financial services or regulated environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms.
• Confidence in handling high volumes of requests with accuracy and vitality.
• Familiarity with service account governance and access control standard methodologies.
• A collaborative approach and a dedication to operational perfection.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Experience working in Identity and Access Management (IAM) or a related security operations role.
• Proficiency with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms for managing access requests.
• Good understanding of access provisioning/deprovisioning workflows and service account governance.
• Ability to interpret and apply security policies, compliance standards, and audit requirements.
• Good attention to detail and ability to handle various tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Desirable

• Experience in a regulated industry such as banking or financial services.
• Familiarity with Active Directory, LDAP, or other directory services.
• Knowledge of ITIL practices and SLA-driven service delivery.
• Exposure to automation tools or scripting for access management tasks.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a critically important security team that protects critical systems and data.
• Work in a dynamic, inclusive environment where your voice matters.
• Access to learning and development opportunities to grow your career in cybersecurity.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and flexible working options.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

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