Head of Identity & Access Management

AXA UK; Redhill; Hybrid; GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA UK is seeking an experienced Head of Identity and Access Management to lead the IAM team. This permanent role entails managing identity governance and access management, ensuring compliance and security as well as developing team capabilities. A flexible working arrangement is possible, supporting both home and office attendance.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £90,000

Annual performance-based bonus

Contributory pension scheme up to 12%

Life Assurance up to 10x salary

Private health cover

28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave

Wellbeing services & resources

AXA employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience managing IAM teams and leading IAM projects.
• Proven experience in IAM within the financial services sector.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CIAM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Defining and implementing the IAM strategy.
• Leading, mentoring, and developing the IAM team.
• Overseeing operational IAM processes like user provisioning.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

IAM Tools Knowledge

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity

Tools

Active Directory

LDAP

SAML

OAuth

OpenID

Saviynt

Job description

Description

We're seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Identity and Access Management (IAM) to join our team on a permanent basis. You'll lead and manage all aspects of identity governance and access management, ensuring that our systems and processes for access control, user authentication, and identity management are secure, compliant, and scalable to meet our business demands.

As Head of IAM, reporting to the Security Operations Manager, you'll have a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and a proven track record in driving IAM strategy, overseeing day-to-day operations, and aligning with our broader IT and cybersecurity objectives.

At AXA, we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team, and our customers. You'll work at least 40% of your week away from home, moving to the majority of your working week from September 2025. Away from home means attendance at our office locations, visiting clients, or attending industry events. We also consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.

What you'll be doing:

• Defining and implementing the IAM strategy in alignment with the company's security framework, compliance requirements, and business objectives.
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing IAM team, ensuring collaboration on-shore and off-shore.
• Overseeing the management and execution of operational IAM processes, including user provisioning, de-provisioning, role-based access control (RBAC), and single sign-on (SSO).
• Identifying and mitigating identity-related risks to protect sensitive financial data and systems from unauthorized access, while balancing operational efficiency.
• Collaborating with the incident response team to address and remediate access control breaches or identity-related security incidents.
• Ensuring IAM processes support regulatory and audit requirements, driving audit readiness and remediation efforts as necessary.
• Overseeing the operation of key IAM technologies, including the Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platform Saviynt.
• Driving continuous improvement in IAM practices by staying informed of emerging trends, technologies, and regulatory changes.

What you'll bring:

• Experience managing IAM teams and leading IAM projects or programs.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CIAM are preferred.
• Proven experience in IAM within the financial services sector is highly beneficial.
• Knowledge of IAM tools, technologies, and protocols such as Active Directory, LDAP, SAML, OAuth, OpenID, and IGA tooling like Saviynt.
• Proven leadership skills managing multi-location and offshore teams.
• Excellent analytical skills to address complex IAM challenges, balancing security and operational needs.

As a precondition of employment, you must be eligible and authorized to work in the United Kingdom.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary up to £90,000 depending on experience.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12%).
• Life Assurance (up to 10x salary).
• Private health cover.
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave.
• Wellbeing services & resources.
• AXA employee discounts.

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Who we are:

AXA UK Support Functions support AXA's customer-facing units, providing infrastructure, support, and expertise. Whether you're experienced or just starting out, we offer support and opportunities for growth.