Head of Identity and Access Management in Frankfurt am Main

Grow with us! Universal Investment is on its way to becoming Europe's leading fund services platform and Super ManCo. We have provided innovative fund solutions for asset managers and institutional investors since 1968. We are also well established in Germany, Luxembourg, Ireland and Poland. From here and from our offices in Frankfurt, Krakow, Luxembourg, Dublin, Paris and Stockholm, we continue to expand internationally. We are currently looking for entrepreneurial people who want to grow and share in the profits of our success.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

Lead and develop the IAM team (coordination, prioritization, coaching)Oversee daily IAM operations and ensure high service qualityActively participate in day-to-day IAM operations, ensuring tasks are executed efficiently and not only delegatedDrive IAM roadmap and project initiativesManage audit requests, respond to findings, ensure timely remediationEnsure timely delivery of SLA- and KPI-based IAM reports to stakeholders within defined reporting cyclesEstablish and maintain IAM policies, standards and proceduresCollaborate closely with Security, IT, Compliance, HR and external providersEnsure adherence to regulatory frameworks (DORA, GDPR, BaFin, CSSF, etc.)Improve efficiency and automation in IAM processes

Your skills and experience:

Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, or related areas6–10+ years of experience in IAM (financial services or other regulated environments preferred)Proven leadership experience (2–8 direct reports), including coaching, prioritization, stakeholder managementDemonstrated hands-on capability in IAM: AD / Entra ID, IAM processes: Joiner-Mover-Leaver, RBAC/SoD, access reviews, recertifications, MFA, Conditional Access, privileged accounts and service accounts, Integration with Okta or similar IGA toolingExperience in running BAU IAM operations in complex environmentsExperience delivering IAM-related projectsExperience with PAMFamiliarity with audit cycles (internal audit, external audit, regulatory) incl. closing findings with clean documentationExperience in international, cross-functional collaboration (Dev, Security, IT Ops, Compliance, HR)Strong understanding of: Identity lifecycle, role modelling, SoD controls, Privileged Access Management, Access governance & recertification, Directory services & federation, Authentication/authorization standards (OAuth, SAML, OIDC)Thorough understanding of ISO 27001, NIST Framework, and CIS BenchmarksExperience with financial sector regulations: DORA, BaFin, and CSSF complianceProject management experienceFluency in English. Professional working knowledge of German (at least B2)

Your Mindset:

Security-first mindset with an understanding of risk, compliance, DORA and GDPR requirementsProactive, hands-on mentality (“lead by example”)High efficiency and ability to work independently as well as collaborativelyProblem-solver with a continuous-improvement mindset

Certifications Required:

CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)IDM/IAM specific certificationsProject Management (e.g. PRINCE2 Practitioner)

What we offer:

An exciting working environment and challenging tasksExtensive insight into the European fund industryFriendly, international and goal-oriented working environmentHigh degree of independent workInteresting discountsFree Deutschland ticketAttractive home office arrangements and working time flexibility

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