Access Management Analyst

Description:

Join BDC – Business Development Bank of Canada, a unique and inclusive workplace where professionals are empowered to thrive. As an IAM Analyst, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking and high-impact team driving operational excellence in managing access and identity across BDC’s systems and applications.

This full-time hybrid role is ideal for a technically adept and security-conscious professional who enjoys solving complex problems and working collaboratively across business units to implement secure and compliant identity governance processes.

You’ll play a critical role in protecting sensitive resources, improving user provisioning and deprovisioning, monitoring compliance deviations, and promoting a secure and user-centric IT environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and manage access for onboarding, role changes, offboarding, and special access privileges in a timely and secure manner.

• Troubleshoot and resolve access-related issues, ensuring user experience and security compliance.

• Update and enhance identity and access management (IAM) procedures.

• Collaborate with system and data owners to assign roles and access rights per governance standards.

• Maintain integration of data within user access management tools.

• Develop and document IAM processes and ensure consistent enforcement across departments.

• Investigate incidents, analyze root causes, identify trends, and implement corrective actions when needed.

• Build strong relationships with IT and Risk Management teams to align IAM practices with organizational goals.

• Assist in identifying and reporting non-compliance cases in IAM governance.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• A degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, IAM, or a related field.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in IT, particularly in identity and access management.

• Strong analytical and investigative skills with a solid understanding of IAM best practices.

• Prior experience in the banking sector is preferred.

• Familiarity with IAM standards and user provisioning tools.

• Bilingual: Proficiency in French and English, both written and spoken.

• Industry certifications such as CIAM (Certified Identity and Access Manager) or CIMP (Certified Identity Management Professional) are considered assets.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to explain complex IAM and cybersecurity concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executives.

• Deep understanding of identity governance policies and behavioral standards.

• Agile and adaptable mindset in dynamic, high-priority environments.

• Effective communication and collaboration across various organizational levels.

• Time management and organization skills under pressure.

• Customer service-oriented with the ability to work independently and in a team.

• Sound judgment and decision-making abilities.

• Enthusiasm for exploring and learning new technologies.

Benefits:

• Flexible and competitive benefits, including a staff savings plan with employer contributions.

• Defined benefit pension plan.

• $750 annual well-being and health care allowance.

• Generous paid vacation with five personal days and paid office closure from December 25 to January 1.

• Hybrid work model promoting true work-life balance.

• Opportunities for training, upskilling, and career development