Head of IAM Program Oversight Managing Director

Who we are looking for

State Street Global Cybersecurity Identity & Access Management, “GCS IAM,” is looking for an outstanding individual to lead our Identity & Access Management (IAM) Program Oversight team. The preferred candidate will bring experience of establishing and maintaining Identity & Access management policy and standards, building a corresponding control framework, managing control effectiveness in line with the enterprise control standards and overseeing IAM assurance activities including issues management; regulatory and audit engagements.

What you will be responsible for 

As a GCS IAM leader, you will have a broad range of critical responsibilities to State Street's operational initiatives. This leadership role will build out a Regulatory and Audit function focused on creating and consolidating the response related to regulatory and audit requirements. 

• Support GCS IAM Program leads in the coordination of complex regulatory interactions, including in-depth regulatory exams and ad hoc requests. 
• Coordinate compliance activities include management of exams, oversight, review of regulatory materials before submission, managing stakeholder participation and presentations, overseeing follow-up regulatory requests, and ensuring that logistical needs are covered.
• Synthesize regulatory feedback and key findings in key management reports provided to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Manages teams and technologies to develop and deliver required key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs) related to GCS Identity and Access Management through participation in IAM governance
• Partner with the Cyber Governance, Risk, and Compliance, “Cyber GRC” organization, this role will attend regulatory meetings to discuss relative matters relevant regulatory matters. 
• Assist in high-priority regulatory ad hoc projects across their lifecycle by identifying and structuring problems, analyzing root causes, developing solutions, communicating project results, and obtaining buy-in for change.
• Effectively partner with critical stakeholders and subject matter experts across organizations, business lines, and affiliates to promote a more integrated approach to regulatory operations relations.
• Responsible for direct engagement with the Lines of Defense to discuss and successfully remediate all aspects of audits and regulatory work in response to all exams and requests.
• Monitor, supervise the response to, and report on the delivery of IT audits of corporate systems and processes
• Interview employees, examine documents, analyze data, observe operations, and perform other tests and procedures necessary to validate evidence to adequately conclude on the procedures performed and on the audit or examination objectives
• Work on special projects and investigations as requested and provide assistance to external auditors
• Reviews internal controls and/or management controls of the area under audit or examination, including controls applicable to electronic data processing systems and applications
• Analyzes controls for strengths and weaknesses
• Clearly and concisely documents work performed and ensures conformance with applicable audit standards, budgets, and time schedules
• Assesses and communicates the level of risk associated with the audit issues identified in the report
• When required, aids external auditors and is alert to possible audit efficiencies which may be achieved because of external audit procedures
• Monitors delivery of follow-up procedures on outstanding audit issues and report on the status of corrective action taken
• Develops and maintains relationships with key internal customers at varying levels (i.e., staff, line management, assistant directors, etc.) through visibility gained by direct meetings, participation on various corporate committees, and other means

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:     

• Ability to communicate with and appropriately influence all levels of management, Lines of Defense, and Regulators.
• Build seamless embedded security controls design for deploying automatic controls.
• Led a NIST security framework compliance portfolio.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and presentation skills.
• Excellent people management skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Awareness of general concepts/principles of Risk Management and cyber security.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and organizational/time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to "roll up sleeves".
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Ability to network and interact with a broad range of risk, compliance, audit teams, and senior management. 
• Experienced in program/project management with excellent organizational, follow-up, and time management skills.

Additional requirements

• Previous experience in working in a regulated environment is beneficial
• Previous experience in the banking or FinTech industry is a plus

Why this role is important to us

Our information security function, Global Cyber Security (GCS), 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 in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Program 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 perspective 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 the 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 program 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.

Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers

Salary Range:

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.

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