IAM Governance Lead: Risk & Compliance

3761 Barclays - BX - UK; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays in Knutsford is seeking an IAM Governance Specialist to strengthen the governance, risk and control environment across Identity and Access Management. You will assess IAM controls, identify gaps, support risk assessments and provide clear governance oversight.

The role requires deep regulatory knowledge and the ability to influence across Technology, Audit, Compliance and Operations, delivering concise executive reporting and remediation plans.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of IAM controls and regulatory requirements such as SOX, NIST, ISO 27001, FCA, FDIC, RBI.
• Ability to identify control gaps, assess risk impact, and drive defensible outcomes.
• Ability to drive outcomes across Technology, Control Owners, Audit, Compliance, Operations, and Senior Leadership.
• Experience communicating complex IAM issues in executive-friendly language.
• Working knowledge of IAM platforms such as SailPoint, Entra ID, CyberArk.
• Experience preparing governance packs and risk summaries for leadership.

Responsibilities

• Assess IAM controls effectiveness and identify remediation gaps.
• Provide governance and oversight across the IAM control environment.
• Support risk assessments and remediation activities.
• Prepare governance packs and executive risk summaries.
• Collaborate with Technology, Audit, Compliance, and Operations.

Skills

IAM Control & Regulatory Expertise

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Management

Data Analytics & Reporting

Project & Change Management

Written & Executive Communication

Knowledge of IAM Technologies

Executive Reporting & Communication

Job description

Barclays in Knutsford is seeking an IAM Governance Specialist to strengthen the governance, risk and control environment across Identity and Access Management. You will assess IAM controls, identify gaps, support risk assessments and provide clear governance oversight.

The role requires deep regulatory knowledge and the ability to influence across Technology, Audit, Compliance and Operations, delivering concise executive reporting and remediation plans.