IAM Lead: Identity Strategy & Access Governance

NOBA Bank Group; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

NOBA Bank Group is seeking an Identity & Access Management Lead to own the strategy and lead the IAM team. You will set direction, drive outcomes and dive into details when needed, ensuring secure and compliant access across the bank.

You’ll partner across IT Operations to align identity with business needs, advance Microsoft Entra ID as the authoritative source, and balance strategic initiatives with day-to-day operations, while reducing manual work.

Qualifications

• Experience leading people or teams, formally or as a technical lead.
• Solid IAM experience, ideally with Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD in a hybrid identity environment.
• Understand access management and audit requirements in a regulated environment.
• Experience with automation, Lifecycle Workflows, PIM or equivalent.
• Genuine interest in reducing manual work and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the IAM team, creating an environment where people grow and do their best work.
• Set the team’s priorities, ways of working and balance between strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations.
• Oversee end-to-end identity lifecycle: onboarding, role changes, offboarding and everything that keeps access accurate and timely.
• Drive the roadmap for Microsoft Entra ID as the authoritative identity source, phasing out on-premises Active Directory.
• Oversee access governance, including access reviews and privileged access management.
• Shape SSO strategy and coverage across SaaS and internal applications.
• Align identity with compliance obligations, including reporting and audit readiness.
• Be the leading authority on identity and access across the organisation.

Skills

IAM leadership

Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD

Access governance

Automation & scripting

Lifecycle workflows / PIM

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial services experience (nice to

Job description

NOBA Bank Group is seeking an Identity & Access Management Lead to own the strategy and lead the IAM team. You will set direction, drive outcomes and dive into details when needed, ensuring secure and compliant access across the bank.

You’ll partner across IT Operations to align identity with business needs, advance Microsoft Entra ID as the authoritative source, and balance strategic initiatives with day-to-day operations, while reducing manual work.