IAM Operations Analyst

Morgan Stanley; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Glasgow is seeking an Identity Governance Analyst to manage access recertifications and ensure compliance across the organization. You'll coordinate with stakeholders, perform validation checks, and generate compliance reports. Ideal candidates have a degree in computer science or related field and at least 3 years of relevant experience, particularly in IT Governance.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive environment

Qualifications

• At least 3 years relevant experience in Identity Access Management or IT Governance.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks, e.g. SOX, ISO 27001.
• Basic scripting and database SQL knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage access review lifecycle and certification campaigns.
• Perform validation of review data before campaign launches.
• Ensure compliance reporting tools are up to date.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Auditable access management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field

Tools

Sailpoint

Excel

ServiceNow

JIRA

Job description

We are seeking a detail oriented and highly organized Identity Governance Analyst with expertise in managing access recertifications (preferably on a Sailpoint product) to join our Access Management Operations team. This role is critical in ensuring secure, compliant, and auditable access management across the organization.

What you'll do in the role:

• Access Review Lifecycle Management
• Coordinate with business and IT stakeholders to define campaign scopes, frequency, and reviewers
• Liaise with engineering team for new, or changes in, requirements
• Run UAT and work closely with business users to garner feedback and sign off
• Configure and manage certification campaigns in production
• Monitor active campaigns, address any issues or escalations, and ensure timely completion

Completeness and Accuracy Checks

• Perform pre-launch and in-flight validation of review data to ensure campaign completeness and accuracy
• Reconcile review content with source systems and entitlement inventories
• Identify and resolve data quality issues before launch and during execution as appropriate

Revocation Tracking

• Track and validate execution of revocation tasks post campaign closure
• Ensure access is removed in a timely and auditable manner
• Maintain logs and artifacts related to revocation activity

Compliance Reporting and Audit

• Ensure reporting tools are up to date with latest data
• Generate and distribute compliance reports for all access reviews and transfer workflows
• Serve as an internal audit point of contact for all access governance need
• Prepare and submit audit evidence, documentation, and process narratives.
• Attending scrum ceremonies following the best practices of Agile methodology

What you'll bring to the role:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• At least 3 years overall relevant experience in Identity Access Management or IT Governance roles
• Familiarity with UAT processes and test case development
• Understanding of compliance frameworks (e.g. SOX, ISO 27001)
• Proficiency in Excel, Reporting Tools, and data reconciliation
• Experience working with audit and compliance teams
• Basic scripting and database SQL knowledge
• Familiarity with ServiceNow or other ITSM platforms
• Experience in working with tracking and process management tools, e.g JIRA Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage with senior stakeholders

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:

If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible work statement

Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.