Bessemer Trust · 4 weeks ago
Identity and Access Management Program Lead
Woodbridge, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$200K/yr - $230K/yr
6+ years expBessemer Trust is a leading financial services firm overseeing substantial wealth for individuals and families. The IAM Program Lead will develop and mature the firm's enterprise-wide Identity and Access Management program, shaping strategy and advising on identity security best practices.
Financial ServicesWealth Management
Responsibilities
Define and drive the multi-year IAM strategy, roadmap, and maturity model
Lead modernization initiatives, including passwordless authentication, role-based/attribute-based access controls, entitlements governance
Serve as the primary advisor to leadership on identity security trends, risks, and future-state direction
Oversee the development of an IAM Center of Excellence as the program scales
Lead and mentor IAM analysts and practitioners, fostering team growth and professional development
Communicate program performance, risks, and achievements to executive leadership and governance committees
Oversee end-to-end identity lifecycle processes: provisioning, deprovisioning, access requests, reviews, and exceptions
Ensure consistent, secure application of identity standards across the enterprise
Partner with Cybersecurity Operations on identity-related incidents, access anomalies, and behavior analytics investigations
Partner with HR, Technology, Cybersecurity, and Business Units to align identity services with enterprise priorities
Lead awareness initiatives that improve identity hygiene and secure access practices across the firm
Act as a key influencer driving adoption of IAM best practices, policies, and controls
Qualification
Required
Bachelors' degree and 6–8 years of experience in IAM, cybersecurity, or IT security disciplines
Experience in financial services, insurance, pharmaceutical or other highly regulated environments
3–5+ years of leadership or program management experience within identity security
Expertise in identity lifecycle management, identity governance, authentication, directory services, and Zero Trust principles
Experience with major IGA and PAM platforms (e.g., SailPoint, Saviynt, Okta, Azure AD, Delinea, CyberArk)
Experience managing identity integrations across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments
Familiarity with AI-assisted IAM workflows, behavioral analytics, and modern identity orchestration tools
Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills; ability to engage technical and non-technical partners
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional IAM initiatives and improving identity program maturity
Preferred
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or vendor-specific identity certifications
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks including SOX, GLBA, NYDFS, NIST CSF, and ISO 27001
Experience with cloud identity (Azure, AWS, GCP), federation technologies, and DevSecOps/CI-CD integrations
Benefits
Competitive base salary plus discretionary annual bonus for select positions
A 401(k) plan with a generous annual profit-sharing contribution
Personalized development and career opportunities, including tuition reimbursement support
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with zero contributions for employee coverage
Employee assistance (EAP) and wellness programs
Hybrid work environment: 60% in office, 40% remote for most positions
Paid time off and paid parental leave
Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
Legal services and financial wellness plans at no cost to employees
Company
Bessemer Trust
Bessemer Trust is an investment management, wealth planning, and client service.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kira Rosoff
Senior Vice President, Senior Wealth Advisor
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Ryan Bottin
Vice President, Client Advisor
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