TL;DR

Lead Security Controls Specialist (IAM): Building and maturing cybersecurity governance frameworks, leading external audit and regulatory engagements, and serving as a trusted advisor for Identity and Access Management. Focus on ensuring transparency, assurance, continuous improvement, and driving audit readiness across the enterprise in complex, regulated environments.

Location: London, United Kingdom or Nottingham, United Kingdom

Company

%hirify_global% is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider, driving financial stability, empowering economies, and enabling sustainable growth.

What you will do

Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
Own the end-to-end process for external cybersecurity and identity-related audits.
Lead the strategic development of IAM governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with enterprise security architecture.
Oversee the design and effectiveness of cybersecurity controls across the organisation.
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, representing the IAM function in external forums.
Define and enforce policies for identity lifecycle management, access provisioning/deprovisioning, and role engineering across hybrid environments.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in cybersecurity governance, risk, and audit within a complex enterprise environment.
Strong understanding of audit methodologies and regulatory frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST).
Deep technical understanding of IAM architecture, protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect), and directory services (LDAP, AD, Azure AD).
Hands-on experience with PAM solutions (BeyondTrust/CyberArk) and IGA platforms (e.g., SailPoint).
Proven ability to manage external audits and confidently engage with auditors.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to have

Strategic thinker with a pragmatic approach to governance and compliance.
Ability to influence and drive change across diverse teams.
Experience in regulated industries (e.g., financial services).
Relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP).

Culture & Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to shape and lead cybersecurity governance in a dynamic organisation.
Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Professional development and certification support.
Work as part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries.
Committed to sustainability and proud to be an equal opportunities employer.