VP, ID & Database Management

Michael Page (Hong Kong); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Permanent role

Job summary

Michael Page (Hong Kong) seeks a VP to lead Identity & Access Management, Privileged Access Management, and Database Management. You will shape strategy, governance, and roadmaps across the bank, overseeing access control, user lifecycles, and security operations while partnering with senior stakeholders to align with business goals.

The role requires a strong background in IAM, PAM, AD/M365 security, and RBAC, with 10+ years in financial services and 5+ years in management.

Qualifications

• Degree holder in Computer Science, IT, Information Security, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years in IAM, PAM, Information Security, or Database Management in financial services.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience leading managers and professionals.
• Strong expertise in IAM, PAM, AD/M365 security, DB governance, RBAC, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, governance, and roadmap for IAM, PAM, and Database Management across the Bank.
• Oversee access control, user lifecycle, database governance, and security operations for policy compliance.
• Drive enterprise IAM and security transformation initiatives including automation.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across Technology, Info Security, Risk, Compliance, Audit, and Lines of Business.
• Provide leadership and direction to managers, ensuring delivery, talent development, and resource planning.
• Act as senior escalation point for identity, access, database, and security matters including audits.
• Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and strategic tech investments while improving security posture.

Skills

IAM

PAM

Database management

Identity governance

RBAC

AD & M365 security

Education

Degree in Computer Science/IT/InfoSec

Tools

Active Directory

Microsoft 365 security

Job description

• International bank, permanent role with bonus
• IAM, PAM, Database, Information Security

About Our Client

My client is a well-known international bank.

Job Description

As a VP, ID & Database Management your main responsibilities will include:

• Lead the overall strategy, governance, and roadmap for Identity & Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and Database Management across the Bank.
• Oversee access control, user lifecycle management, database governance, and security operations to ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.
• Drive large-scale IAM, security, and database transformation initiatives, including process automation and operational improvement programs.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across Technology, Information Security, Risk, Compliance, Audit, and Business Units to strengthen security controls and support business objectives.
• Provide leadership and direction to managers and team members, ensuring effective delivery of services, project execution, talent development, and resource planning.
• Act as the senior escalation point for identity, access, database, and security-related matters, including regulatory reviews, audits, and high-risk incidents.
• Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and strategic technology investments while continuously enhancing the Bank's security posture and operational efficiency.

The Successful Applicant

A successful VP, ID & Database Management should have:

• egree holder in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in IAM, PAM, Information Security, or Database Management within the financial services industry.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience, including leading managers and senior professionals.
• Strong expertise in:
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Active Directory and Microsoft 365 security administration
• Database management and governance
• Access control frameworks and role-based access control (RBAC)
• Information Security and Cybersecurity governance
• Technology risk management and regulatory compliance
• Proven experience leading enterprise-scale IAM transformation and security initiatives.
• Strong understanding of banking regulatory requirements, audit practices, and security frameworks.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, CGEIT, or equivalent are highly preferred.
• Excellent project management, business analysis, and stakeholder engagement skills.