About the Role

We are seeking a driven IAM Associate with strong governance experience to join a critical security team within the financial services sector. This position goes beyond traditional onboarding and access provisioning; the successful candidate will play a key role in shaping, implementing, and enforcing governance policies that protect sensitive information and ensure regulatory alignment across multiple platforms.

Work model:

-First 3 months: 5 days/week onsite for training and culture-building.

-Long-term: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.

Compensation:

-Salary Range: competitive base salary + 10% discretionary bonus (performance-based).

-Full benefits package included.

-Health & wellness start immediately (including family coverage).

-Vacation: 4 weeks (20 business days), prorated for the first year, available from day one.

-RRSP matching program.

-Sick leave: 10 sick days + 3 personal days – only become available after the 3-month probation period.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute user lifecycle management: onboarding, offboarding, access modifications, and transfers.
• Conduct intelligent entitlement reviews to ensure proper access rights aligned with roles and responsibilities.
• Work cross-functionally with compliance and leadership teams to:
• Define and build governance frameworks, including access control policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation controls to prevent unauthorized access and conflicts of interest.
• Ensure alignment with group-level security and compliance policies.
• Collaborate on audits, security assessments, and control testing initiatives.
• Help standardize and streamline access management processes across multiple tools/platforms (not limited to Active Directory).
• Track and document compliance efforts, including data reviews and process improvements.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) or related IT Security roles.
• Demonstrated experience in creating and implementing governance policies, frameworks, or controls.
• Hands-on experience with tools like Azure AD, Entra ID, Active Directory, or similar IAM platforms.
• Proficiency in PowerShell or other scripting languages to automate access and governance tasks.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, compliance, HR, leadership).
• Understanding of entitlement reviews, role-based access control (RBAC), and segregation of duties.
• Familiarity with regulatory and security frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIA Triad) – NICE TO HAVE.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong communicator, able to articulate governance goals and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced culture.
• Previous experience working in financial institutions or regulated environments is a plus.

Additional Notes

• This is not a technical engineering or software development role.
• Ideal for candidates looking to grow within IAM/governance, who bring both technical knowledge and a process-driven mindset.
• Manager is open to profiles with intermediate to senior experience, especially those showing leadership potential in shaping IAM governance.

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.