Contract Type: Freelance / Freelance-to-Perm Transition Possible

A leading digital banking platform is seeking a skilled IAM Architect to support a business-critical identity and access management initiative. This role is instrumental in shaping a secure
and scalable IAM environment, focusing on high privilege user monitoring and segregation of duties (SoD).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement IAM architecture in a highly regulated financial environment
  • Define and improve access models, especially for privileged users and sensitive operations
  • Drive segregation of duties controls and enforce least privilege principles
  • Lead the integration and configuration of IAM technologies (ideally Okta, but open to others such as ForgeRock, SailPoint, or One Identity)
  • Collaborate with engineering, security, and compliance teams to ensure alignment with technical and regulatory requirements
  • Attend occasional in-person workshops in Germany to align stakeholders and progress project milestones

Ideal Candidate:

  • Strong background in IAM architecture, ideally within banking, fintech, or regulated industries
  • Proven experience designing and implementing access control systems using platforms such as Okta, ForgeRock, or similar
  • Deep understanding of SoD, RBAC, and privileged access controls
  • Ability to work across departments and influence IAM strategy and policy
  • Strong communication skills in English (German is a plus)
  • Willingness to travel occasionally for key stakeholder workshops

What’s on Offer:

  • Strategic IAM role in a fast-paced digital banking environment
  • Flexible working arrangements – remote-first with occasional travel
  • Influence the IAM landscape of a modern financial platform from the ground up