Are you ready for a change? We are.

Santander is changing. Again. In fact, we are changing all the time. This makes us not just one of the biggest financial institutions in Europe, but maybe the most exciting one. Especially for you as an employee. It enabled us to be the first bank in Norway offering Apple Pay. Being agile and adaptable to new technology plays a big role in who we are and what we offer. Now, we are building a new pan-Nordic Cyber Security organization, and we want you to be a part of it.

The principal mission of IAM lead is to maintain, analyze and define the IAM architecture for Santander Nordic Security solutions/platforms and assist on securing enterprise information by owning IAM solutions and processes. In addition to ownership and follow up solutions, you will lead the IAM organization established by the ongoing IAM project.

You thrive when the world around you is changing; you have spent your life and career curiously exploring technology and building a considerable security skillset; and you are enthusiastic about joining Santander to help us create the services and products that people love to use -- securely.

This is a key role in the security organization, and we are looking for an experienced and highly skilled information and cyber security professional with a proven track record of securing complex organizations and IT solutions.

Areas of responsibility

• Responsible for ensuring that the Santander Nordic IAM architecture supporting the business strategy and goals
• Maintain the IAM blueprint to describe in detail capabilities within defined domains
• Periodically assess the effectiveness of the IAM solutions and propose actions to mitigate risks and enhance the overall performance
• Responsible for detection of gaps on projects and that IAM architecture is aligned with internal policies and standard frameworks
• Communicate gaps and enforce their resolution
• Ensure IAM by design is included on every project and initiative
• Analyze trends and good practice to identify best-in-class direction for Santander Nordic within the IAM area
• Act as Service Delivery Manager for IDM and PAM solutions
• Interface with and be team lead for operational teams for IDM and PAM solutions (IAM Factory)
• Build good relationships with the business and user environment based on professional mutual trust
• Be the internal and external main contact point regarding IAM in Santander Nordic
• Increase employee knowledge and skills to support future growth

Main deliveries

• Secures enterprise information by owning IAM solutions and processes
• Follow up solutions and organization established by the ongoing IAM projects

• You have a technical degree, and it is probably in an area such as computer science or computer engineering -- although other degrees may qualify if combined with relevant experience
• Experience as IAM Architect in a medium-sized / large business preferably in the financial industry
• Relevant experience as a solution architect in major business projects and in system development
• Experience with both on premise and cloud infrastructure
• Experience with supporting projects and initiatives with interpretation of requirements and defining architecture within the IAM area
• Preferable knowledge within one or more of the following sets of requirements such as SOX, PCI, GDPR, PSD2, etc.
• You are familiar with the banking and finance sector, and may even have worked in a bank or similar institution
• You have a strong ability to understand cyber security in a business context, combined with strong communication skills both written and verbal. This makes you able to communicate effectively across a wide range of stakeholders

We offer

• An opportunity to work in a large, high-performing international company, in local unit with an entrepreneurial spirit and an agile mindset
• Our annual employee survey shows that we are one of Norway's most attractive workplaces, staffed by dedicated employees who enjoy their work and are proud to be part of Santander
• A corporate culture that is professional and dynamic, yet informal. Bureaucracy is kept to a minimum, as we expect our skilled employees make long lasting and impactful decisions to shape our future
• An excellent working environment with highly competent, dedicated and friendly co-workers.