IT Security IAM Senior Associate

State Street Corporation; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

State Street Corporation in Edinburgh is seeking an Identity and Access Management (IAM) Administrator at Senior Associate level to manage user accounts and support internal customers across multiple applications. You will handle provisioning via SailPoint and ServiceNow, contribute to automation projects, train new team members, and maintain audit-ready documentation while upholding security policies.

This role requires strong English communication, the ability to juggle priorities, and a solid

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years in Identity and Access Management, Application Support or information security administration, preferably in financial services.
• Understanding IAM lifecycle: provisioning, de-provisioning, access reviews, RBAC.

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage user accounts on multiple applications.
• Provision access requests via SailPoint, ServiceNow or email.
• Support automation projects and workflow design/implementation.
• Train new team members on IAM procedures.
• Investigate issues and provide resolution while informing management.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for internal/external audits.
• Ensure activities comply with security policies and audit requirements.
• Identify unusual/suspicious activities per guidelines.
• Perform daily IAM processes for internal and external users.
• Carry out additional tasks to support IAM objectives.

Skills

IAM lifecycle

User provisioning

RBAC

English communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

SailPoint

ServiceNow

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for an Identity and Access Management (IAM) Administrator, grade: Senior Associate. In this role, you will be responsible for handling user account administration tasks, working with multiple computer applications and supporting our internal customers. You will play a crucial part in ensuring our applications are in compliance with State Street corporate standards.

The team you will be joining is a part of International Security Administration, a function that is vital to the company due to our responsibility for granting and controlling access to several hundred computer applications used within the bank.

Responsibilities:

• Set up and manage user accounts on multiple computer applications within State Street.
• Timely and accurate provisioning of user access requests submitted via SailPoint, Service Now or email form.
• Support the planning and execution of automation projects, contributing to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of workflow solutions.
• Assist in training new team members, ensuring they understand and can execute IAM procedures effectively.
• Investigate unresolved issues, establish solutions while keeping management informed.
• Maintain accurate documentation for internal and external audit purposes.
• Ensure all user account administration activities are compliant with audit requirements and information security best practices.
• Identify and elevate any unusual or suspicious activities according to internal guidelines and corporate policies.
• Responsible for performing daily processes accurately for both internal customers and external clients.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by management to support IAM and its objectives.

Education and Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management, Application Support or Information Security administration, preferably within financial services. Alternatively an associate's degree in a relevant field.
• Understanding of IAM lifecycle processes, including user provisioning, de-provisioning, access reviews, and role-based access control (RBAC).
• Hands-on experience with manual and automated provisioning processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to use existing, clearly defined procedures to solve routine problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, supported by a strong command of English, to enable clear client and team interactions.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you'll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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