Director, Identity and Access Management

CFA Institute-posted 15 days ago

$150,000 - $180,000/Yr

Full-time • Director

Charlottesville, VA

501-1,000 employees

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CFA Institute is seeking a hands-on, outcomes-driven Director of Identity & Access Management (IAM) to lead our global IAM program. You’ll set strategy and roll up your sleeves—designing solutions, integrating platforms, and mentoring a high-performing team to safeguard access for our people, partners, and products. This is a highly visible role with the mandate to modernize IAM across SSO, MFA, identity governance, and privileged access. Please note: CFA Institute does not provide work authorization or visa sponsorship for this position (including student or temporary worker visas).

Own the IAM strategy aligned to enterprise goals and security best practices; define roadmap, KPIs, and success measures.
Lead and grow a global IAM team, fostering collaboration, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
Design, implement, and troubleshoot SSO, MFA, identity governance, and privileged access solutions—especially in Azure Active Directory / Entra ID environments.
Integrate IAM with existing infrastructure to strengthen authentication, authorization, and lifecycle management.
Establish and enforce policies and standards for identity governance, access controls, and authentication mechanisms.
Drive compliance and audit readiness in partnership with Security, Risk, Legal, and external stakeholders.
Continuously monitor and improve IAM by analyzing risk, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing mitigations.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related discipline.
10+ years in IAM, Information Security, or closely related fields, with hands-on ownership of enterprise IAM.
Deep experience across SSO, MFA, identity governance, and PAM , with advanced expertise in Azure Active Directory / Entra ID .
Proven people leadership : building, mentoring, and retaining high-performing teams.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Strong communication and stakeholder skills, including executive engagement.

Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM (or equivalent).
Experience leading global IAM initiatives and complex cross-functional programs.
Demonstrated success aligning IAM with regulatory and compliance requirements.
Background integrating IAM across hybrid cloud and modern application stacks.
Familiarity with standard identity lifecycle processes (joiner/mover/leaver), role engineering, and policy-as-code.

We offer flexible work arrangements, a supportive culture, and the chance to lead a modern IAM program with real enterprise impact.
Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family
Generous leave and time off
Competitive retirement plans
Flexible work options
Wellness, education, and support programs

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