Head of IAM Engineering in TISO, Global i Stockholm

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Would you like to drive change initiatives with high priority and focus cross country borders? Do you have solid and strong management capabilities and experience from IT or IT security in different positions? 

We are now looking for a Head of IAM Engineering to Nordea’s Technology Information Security Office and support us in implementing the Cyber Security Strategy.

This is an opportunity for you to work with strengthening of IT Security related to identity and access management. High level security requirements need to be turned into IAM processes and solutions protecting our data as one of the most important challenges the bank is facing. We are building the future digital bank to be the bank where the personal and digital relationship makes Nordea a safe and trusted partner. You have now a chance to be part of our journey!

At Nordea, we know our customers’ needs are changing – and we’re deeply committed to meeting them with the financial solutions of tomorrow. We’re creating an agile environment where we’re harnessing the power of technology – one where you can make an impact. So bring your skills, ideas and unique background. With us, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow and make your mark on something bigger.

Welcome to the Technology Information Security Office. As Head of IAM Engineering, you will play a valuable role in leading a unit of approximately 27 people across the Nordics and Poland and take on a central role in further building and developing the IAM Engineering unit. The unit currently consists of three teams, the IAM Service Engineering, Digital Identity Engineering and IAM Solution Engineering team. Each of the teams has a leader that will report to you. 

What you will be doing:

You will ensure that your team cooperates and perform at the highest possible level, and it is important that you can operate on different levels of the organisation and handle any tactical and operational issues effectively. You communicate clearly and effectively to the unit about the strategic and tactical plans. You are involved in technical dialogues about IAM solutions, maintenance and operational issues both inside and outside the team.

To succeed in this journey, you need to build the capabilities of the unit on the existing people, processes and tools while firmly and inspirationally leading to another level of performance and to successfully attracting new talent needed. You need to partner with other units across IT in the bank and being able to operate fluidly in highly complex, matrix organizations.
 
You design and implement operational plans and set targets for the unit as well as for your direct reporting managers. You ensure that your direct reports understand how their targets and plans are linked to the strategy and you will also keep your organisation well informed.
It’s an advantage if you come from a technical background and holds knowledge of IT security solutions in the identity and access management areas. 

It is important that you have the ability to translate risk and information security topics into business language and vice versa. As such, you have a pragmatic approach to problem solving as well as analytical skills and strong communication and stakeholder management skills. 

The role is based in one of our offices in the Nordics capitals in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway or in Tri-city in Poland. Ability to travel is expected. 

Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the values that guide us in being at our best- and that we imagine you share with us.

You have solid leadership experience, preferably from a similar area or a team with a similar size. You have superior people management skills, and knowledge of value-based leadership and cross-border experience is also advantages.

You have good technical knowledge and business orientation and are able to challenge your surroundings with focus on achieving efficiency and professional security levels. Experience from the identity and access management area in the financial services industry is highly valued.

To summarise we expect that you have:

• Leadership experience with proven track record of team development
• Experience in leading IT Security in a complex IT environment
• Strong ability to perform even under high pressure
• Documented ability to work and lead cross-border with different cultures
• Ability to drive improvements in identity and access management area
• Strong communication skills as a leader 
• Experience of project governance
• Ability to identify risks and drive compliance 

You will report to the Head of Identity and Access Management and at times act as Deputy Head.    
 
If it sounds like you, get in touch!

Submit your application in English no later than 27 November 2019.

For more information, you are welcome to contact Michael Brixtofte,  

At Nordea, we know that an inclusive workplace is a sustainable workplace. We deeply believe that our diverse backgrounds, experiences, characteristics and traits make us better at serving customers and communities. So please come as you are.