Specialist, IAM Onboarding

Requisition ID: 209317

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The Global Identity & Access Management (GIAM), Governance Team is responsible for the governance of established security controls pertaining to Identity and Access. Our IAM Onboarding teams work closely with operations teams to ensure our controls are in place and operating effectively to reduce risks to our Bank.

As Specialist of the IAM Onboarding you would be responsible for supporting the achievement of the Bank's information security objectives of integrity, confidentiality/privacy and continuity by ensuring Logical Access is effectively governed for the Enterprise. You will assist with the oversight for access management through recertification controls, privileged access, toxic combinations (i.e. SoD) etc. for enterprise applications and platforms as we onboard applications into our centralized system. You will also be responsible to carry out day-to-day operational tasks in support of Identity and Access Management through design/development/implementation of various reports, which can be leveraged to identify and remediate access as required.

Is this role right for you? In this Role, you will:

• Enjoy working in a positive environment with highly motivated individuals that want to reduce the risks within the bank.
• Assists Manager to implement challenging stretch goals for self and team and monitors the progress of mid-and long-term initiatives.
• Assists in making decisions at a high pace while demonstrating the expected behaviors. Conveys a sense of urgency. Provides input/feedback to help manager make high-impact decisions based on research, consultation with experts and experience, and considers the impact of decisions on self, the group, our customers, and the Bank.
• Act as a Role model to put the customer first and works cooperatively across departments to anticipate and serve customer needs.
• Seeks specific development opportunities that would normally take one outside one's comfort zone to achieve longer term goals. Is a continuous learner.
• Brings external developments, trends, and best practices (outside-in thinking) to the Bank.
• Asks open questions to advance their team's thinking. Encourages others to explore new ideas and ways of looking at things, improve processes, find innovative ways to solve problems, elevate performance and improve results
• Provide input for status reports for Executives and Major Stakeholders.
• Provide feedback on detailed, risk-based evaluations of the design and operating effectiveness of InformationTechnology (IT) controls relevant to the IAM onboarding team.
• Complete test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates and act upon required tasks as required.
• Be a SME in new initiatives, creating/updating documentation as required.
• Work directly with IT application owners to learn about applications, gather requirements and details and help provide feedback to Sr. Manager on best option to onboard.
• Work with applications owners to put together file feeds and access control matrix or documentation to ensure that the proper logical access controls are implemented to meet the CISO directive standards.
• Participate in the process to investigate, escalate, and track control deficiencies, review action items and security breaches to bring items to closure and to provide regular status to management as required.
• Package artifacts for audit and participate in auditor examinations and walkthroughs of internal control design and operating effectiveness of GIAM owned processes as required.
• Be the liaison with 2nd level support when applicable and provide resolution. If required escalate further to management for resolution.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? - We'd love to work with you if:

• You have an Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• You have 8-10 years of IAM experience specifically IAM controls and risks.
• You have Good understanding of various tools/platforms (i.e: Google Cloud Platform, SailPoint, Centrify, CyberArk, Active Directory, UNIX-flavor systems and/or LDAP)
• You have Information Security background including an understanding of the security best practices, standards, methodologies, KRIs and KPIs.
• You have MS Suite experience especially working with Excel (VLOOKUP, Duplicates etc.)
• You have some leadership/people management experience in an operational role.
• You have Security experience in Access Management or related field.
• You have advance understanding of SailPoint Identity solutions.
• You have experience defining requirements, processes, effective and efficient operational procedures.
• You have a strong understanding of project management methodologies.
• You have excellent organization skills and the ability to manage multiple intake channels efficiently.
• You have Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to express complex thoughts clearly, know how to listen and contribute to a team environment.
• Security designation(s) are considered an asset(s) (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP)
• Fluency in Spanish is considered an asset.

What's in it for you ?

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.
• Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one.
• Dynamic Ecosystem - Free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, and lots of space for team collaboration.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.