Lead Client Identity Access Management Engineer

Lead Client Identity Access Management Engineer - Director

At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.    

We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Lead Client Identity Access Management Engineer– Director to join our Information Security Division – Cyber Identity and Access Management team. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA; Lake Mary, FL or New York City, NY – HYBRID.

(Candidates must reside within a commutable distance from office.  We are unable to sponsor work permits for this role.)

Role Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Lead Client Identity Access Management Engineer to lead the development of technology and processes for Client Identity Access Management (CIAM) at BNY.  The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of identity governance administration, authorization, and authentication practices and technologies. They will be responsible for leading a team of developers and business analysts to design, implement, and maintain contemporary CIAM solutions that meet industry standards.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: 

• Lead the development of CIAM technology and processes, ensuring alignment with BNY's overall IAM strategy and industry best practices.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient CIAM solutions using technologies such as SAML, OAuth, and other relevant standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate CIAM solutions with existing systems and applications.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of developers and business analysts.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams and process flows, using tools such as MS Visio.
• Communicate technical plans, progress, and issues to stakeholders across organizational and hierarchical levels.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies in CIAM, making recommendations for adoption and implementation.
• Ensure that CIAM solutions meet regulatory and compliance requirements .

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience) is required; advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in information security or related technology experience required; experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.
• 8+ years of experience in identity and access management, with a focus on client identity access management.
• Strong architectural understanding of CIAM, including authorization and authentication practices and technologies.
• Practical experience engineering CIAM solutions using industry-standard technologies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with process engineering and process improvement.
• Proficiency in MS Visio or similar tools for creating technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and best practices in CIAM.
• Technical expertise in areas such as:
  • SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect
  • MFA and Adaptive Authentication
  • Directory Services, including Active Directory and LDAP
  • Cloud-based IAM solutions, including AWS IAM and Azure AD

Additional Requirements:

• Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems.
• Knowledge of cloud-based CIAM solutions and technologies.

This role description aligns with BNY's strategic pillar of "Run our Company Better" by simplifying processes and embracing new technologies, and the principle of "Be Client Obsessed" by enabling clients' success through secure and efficient IAM solutions.

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards: 

• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024
• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
• Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
• Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023

Our Benefits and Rewards:

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter. 

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $165,000 and $300,000peryearat the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualized basis, including as to experience and market location, and is only part of the BNY total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and company- sponsored benefit programs. 

This position is at-will and the Company reserves the right to modify base (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, change in geographic location, Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.” 

This is a Talent Pipeline requisition