IAM Business Analyst

Allianz Partners; Cambridge; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Allianz Partners is seeking an Identity and Access Management (IAM) Business Analyst to drive secure user access across the organization. You will manage business role-based access, SoD checks, recertifications, and JML processes while collaborating with stakeholders to sustain IAM roles and initiatives.

The role reports to the Head of Identity and Access Management and offers a hybrid schedule with two in-office days in Cambridge, Ontario or Richmond, Virginia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3-5 years' proven experience as a Business Analyst in Identity and Access Management (IAM) or related areas.
• Strong understanding of IAM concepts, processes, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support secure and timely user access management in alignment with the IAM Target Operating Model.
• Support local IAM requirements and related activities to include requirement deep-dives.
• Develop and maintain Business Role Taxonomy and role-based access controls, including SoD checks.

Skills

IAM concepts

Business analysis

Requirements management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/IS

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Visio

Job description

We are seeking an Identity and Access Management (IAM) Business Analyst to support secure and efficient user access across the organization. You will manage business role-based access, ensure segregation of duties, conduct recertifications, and oversee Joiner/Mover/Leaver processes. You'll collaborate with stakeholders to maintain business roles and support local IAM initiatives.

This role, reporting to the Head of Identity and Access Management, is perfect for a skilled IAM operations professional. You'll have the opportunity to influence global strategies and make impactful decisions in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.

Way of Working

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement Monday - Friday to include two in-office days (Tuesdays and Thursdays) at our Cambridge, Ontario OR Richmond, Virginia locations.

What You Will Do

• Support secure and timely user access management in alignment with the IAM Target Operating Model.
• Support local IAM requirements and related activities to include requirement deep-dives.
• Develop and maintain Business Role Taxonomy and role-based access controls, including SoD checks.
• Support IAM model implementation across business units and regions, including IAM Domains and Business Roles.
• Create and maintain Business Roles and related control documentation.
• Create and maintain Segregation of Duties (SoD) matrices.
• Conduct user access recertifications and attestations (UARRs).
• Serve as the primary contact for IAM-related matters.
• Partner with Service Owners to create Business Roles and align entitlements.
• Support periodic access reviews and role updates with Service Owners.
• Ensure timely execution of Joiner/Mover/Leaver (JML) processes, including access revocation.
• Manage Business Roles and IAM Domains within the Business Role Management tool.
• Work effectively in an environment shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, data analytics, and cloud-based tools, using insights responsibly and in alignment with our standards for data governance, security, and ethical use.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years' proven experience as a Business Analyst in Identity and Access Management (IAM) or related areas.
• Strong understanding of IAM concepts, processes, and best practices.
• Familiarity with IAM technologies and systems, such as user provisioning, access controls, authentication mechanisms, and directory services.
• Experience in gathering and documenting business requirements, functional specifications, and user stories.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders.
• Exposure to tools for requirements management, process modelling, and documentation (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Visio).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.

This position does not offer relocation assistance. Local qualified candidates will receive first consideration.

What We Offer

Cambridge, Ontario Canada: Annualized base pay range is $59,580 - $87,500 CAD

Richmond, Virginia US: Annualized base pay range is $69,300 - $101,500 USD

Actual base pay may vary based upon factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity of peers, and geographic location. Employees may also qualify for performance-based bonuses, merit increases, and other incentives based on individual and company performance. The availability and amount of these additional compensation elements are determined by company policy and may vary.

Our employees play an integral part in our success as a business. We appreciate that each of our employees are unique and have unique needs, ambitions and we enjoy being a part of their journey.

We are there to empower and encourage you with your personal and professional development ensuring that you take control by offering a large variety of courses and targeted development programs. All that in a global environment where international mobility and career progression are encouraged. Caring for your health and wellbeing is key priority for us. This is why we build Work Well programs to providing you with peace of mind and give the flexibility in planning and arranging for a better work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and other employee programs. Eligibility for benefits is subject to plan terms and conditions, and may vary based on position and/or employment status.

At Allianz we use some AI-assisted technology as part of our recruitment process to help match candidates to roles based on skills, experience, job title, and location. AI supports our recruiters by enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of candidate assessments and job recommendations, while all applications are reviewed by our recruitment team and final hiring decisions are made by humans.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

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