Director & Head, Identity & Access Management

Requisition ID: 259178 

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

Leads and oversees Enterprise Identity and Access Management globally ensuring business strategies, plans and initiatives are executed / delivered in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures

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

• Leads and oversee the Enterprise Identity Access function within Enterprise Security Identity Access Management department.
• Leads the operation and engineering of established security controls pertaining to identity and access.  This includes centralized access certification of user identities, the user accounts linked to those identities, management of privileged access, as well as the integration and operations of identity management tools supporting these domains.
• Drives a multi-year EIAM strategy and roadmap which includes staff human identities and non-human identities in alignment with Enterprise Security strategy and standards.
• Manages programs and projects against roadmap to drive systematic IAM improvements across the Bank.
• Builds and influences direction with key partners across Enterprise Security, technology, operations, business (e.g. HR) and partners in support of Enterprise IAM roadmap and changes to IAM standards, controls & solutions.
• Contribute to our broader IAM and Enterprise Security strategy and roadmap.
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Builds a high-performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment, communicating vison/values/business strategy and managing succession and development planning for the team
• Directs day-to-day activities in a manner consistent with the Bank’s risk culture and the relevant risk appetite statement and limits.   Communicates the Bank’s risk culture and risk appetite statement throughout their teams.
• Creates an environment in which their team pursues effective and efficient operations of their respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.
• Builds a high-performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment and using a coaching mindset and behaviours; communicating vison/values/business strategy; and, managing succession and development planning for the team

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

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, OR equivalent work experience.
• Security certification(s) (CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CRISC etc.) would be an asset(s).
• Knowledge and understanding of Identity and Access Management specific laws, rules, regulations, and Guidelines such as SOX, OCC, NIST, ISO/EC, FFIEC within the financial services sector.

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 employees 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.
• Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons, contests, Humans of Digital and much more

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.