Product Owner – One Identity Manager

Company Description

Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 12 countries, and more than 170 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues.
We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world’s leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. Championing a collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Product Owner for One Identity Managerto join our IT organization in Zurich or Lugano. This role is ideal for a professional who combines strategic vision with deep technical expertise and a strong execution mindset. You will be responsible for leading the evolution of our Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform, with a particular focus on integrating One Identity Manager into a complex enterprise environment that includes custom-developed financial applications.

This is a hands-on role- ideal for someone who thrives in technical detail, enjoys solving complex integration challenges, and is not afraid to get involved in the implementation process.

Your key tasks

Strategic and Technical Leadership

• Define and own the strategic roadmap for One Identity Manager, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001), and IT architecture.
• Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership on IAM trends, risks, and opportunities.

Platform Implementation and Development

• Lead the configuration, customization, and deployment of One Identity Manager, including workflows, policies, and connectors.
• Ensure seamless integration with enterprise systems such as Active Directory, SAP, cloud platforms, and custom financial applications.
• Oversee platform lifecycle management, including upgrades, performance tuning, and security hardening.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with internal stakeholders (IT, Security, Compliance, HR, and cross-business areas) to gather requirements, prioritize features, and deliver IAM solutions that meet operational and regulatory needs.
• Coordinate with development teams to ensure robust integration with proprietary systems.

Operational Excellence and Compliance

• Maintain high standards of platform reliability, scalability, and auditability.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations through effective controls and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Identity and Access Management, with at least 3 years of direct, hands-on experience with One Identity Manager.
• Proven track record of delivering IAM solutions in complex enterprise environments, including integration with custom or industry-specific applications.
• Experience advising senior stakeholders and contributing to strategic IT initiatives.

• In-depth knowledge of One Identity Manager, including workflow design, RBAC, and system integration.
• Familiarity with IAM protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth, SCIM) and security standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001).
• Proficiency in scripting or automation (e.g., PowerShell, SQL) is a strong advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic, hands-on approach.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a high degree of autonomy.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.

It would be a real bonus if you have

• Relevant certifications (e.g., One Identity Manager) are highly desirable.
• Italian is an asset but not mandatory.

Additional Information

We realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices.

In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions, we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self.

We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way.

Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.

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