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Principal, IAM Governance

Northern Trust

On-site
Tempe, AZ
Full-time
Principal
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Job description

Northern Trust is hiring a Principal, IAM Governance — a full-time, based in Tempe, AZ role. Apply directly on Northern Trust's careers page below.

Principal - IAM Governance

Location: Tempe, AZ

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

About Northern Trust


As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.


Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.


With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.



Major Duties :1. Provide planning, development, organization, monitoring, oversight and delivery of services and projects. Develops quality deliverables including codes, unit tests, and support documentation. 2. Provide application architectural and big picture oversight for development of new or enhanced technology solutions 3. Assists architect in the technical design and other team members with their development efforts. Technical support through Development, Testing, and Deployment phases of projects 4. Reviews documents, processes or procedures, and recommends where automation or improvements can be implemented 5. Ensures that all supported systems and applications maintain the availability standard 6. Seasoned multi-disciplinary expert with extensive technical and / or business knowledge and functional expertise 7. Focus of role is on execution of strategic direction of business function activities 8. Carries out complex initiatives involving multiple disciplines and/or ambiguous issues 9. Displays a balanced, cross-functional perspective, liaising with the business to improve efficiency, effectiveness and productivity Knowledge :Excellent oral and written communication skills are required Knowledge of information security, software development, database systems and information technology concepts; strong knowledge of IDM industry standards, awareness and understanding of IDM products in the market Analytical and problem solving skills Highly flexible and adaptable to change Leadership and organizational skills are required to determine the Business Unit's goals, resources needed, and to assess and develop the skills of staff. Experience managing teams including architects, developers, QA, consultants etc., in large cross-functional team setting and large complex project scope Experience :A College or University degree and/or relevant proven work experience is required. Industry certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, Cisco, SANS, etc is preferred. Strong enterprise technology experience involving J2EE stack, PCF cloud based architecture, DB Modeling. Experience in implementing IDM use cases like Identity processing, Access request, Access certification, Approval workflows, Provisioning connectors (like AD, LDAP, Exchange) etc.

Work Authorization


Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).


Working with Us


As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.


Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.


Reasonable Accommodation


Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com, or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.


About Our Tempe Office


The Northern Trust Tempe office opened in 2015 with 75 employees and now serves over 75 different business functions with more than 700 employees. The team is recognized as a Global Capability Center that delivers exceptional value, quality, expertise and innovation through our diverse talent. Learn more.



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Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for Principal, IAM Governance at Northern Trust?

The required skills for Principal, IAM Governance at Northern Trust include: J2EE, Active Directory, LDAP, CISSP, CISM, CISA.

What is the seniority level for Principal, IAM Governance at Northern Trust?

Principal, IAM Governance at Northern Trust is a Principal level position.

How do I apply for Principal, IAM Governance at Northern Trust?

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