Head of Emerging Identity & Authorization Security

Standard Chartered Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Chartered Bank in Singapore seeks an experienced IAM leader to own the emerging identity security strategy for the Authorisation domain. You will translate AI and non‑human identity risks into practical controls, collaborate with Architecture, Risk, and Engineering, and drive guardrails that accelerate secure access across the bank.

The role demands 15+ years in cyber security, deep IAM and authorization expertise, and proven ability to influence senior stakeholders in regulated

Qualifications

• 15+ years in cyber security, with enterprise authorization policy experience.
• Strong IAM and authorization experience, including non-human identities.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the emerging identity security strategy for IAM Authorisation.
• Assess identity and access risk from AI, agentic AI, digital assets and future trust models.
• Translate emerging technology risk into practical Authorisation control patterns and guardrails.
• Define reusable control expectations for emerging identity use cases before fragmented local solutions.
• Maintain visibility of emerging identity security debt, capability gaps and future control requirements.
• Convert horizon scanning, risk signals and technological change into IAM requirements and investment priorities.
• Provide input into Authorisation strategy, design and investment planning.
• Challenge unclear ownership and unmanaged access risk where they may cause systemic exposure.

Skills

Identity & Access Management

Authorisation & Access Control Models

Security Architecture

Technology Risk Management

Emerging Technology Security

Stakeholder Influence & Strategic;nbsp

Job description

Standard Chartered Bank in Singapore seeks an experienced IAM leader to own the emerging identity security strategy for the Authorisation domain. You will translate AI and non‑human identity risks into practical controls, collaborate with Architecture, Risk, and Engineering, and drive guardrails that accelerate secure access across the bank.

The role demands 15+ years in cyber security, deep IAM and authorization expertise, and proven ability to influence senior stakeholders in regulated