Manager, Identity Management

Focus Financial Partners•Saint Louis, MO

67d•$150,000 - $165,000

About The Position

Focus Financial Partners is seeking a Manager of Identity & Access Management (IAM) will own and architect the enterprise identity management strategy, driving security, scalability, and seamless user experience across the firm. This leader will manage and optimize our identity platforms (Okta and Entra ID), define standards and policies, and ensure compliance with regulatory and security requirements. They will play a key role in merger & acquisition integrations, lifecycle automation, and access governance while partnering across IT, Security, and the business to deliver secure and efficient identity services. This role can be based in St. Louis, MO.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of experience in identity and access management, IT security, or related role, with 2+ years in a leadership or managerial position.
Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Office365 administration, and identity providers (e.g., Okta, Azure AD, Ping).
Hands-on experience with SAML, OIDC, and SCIM provisioning integrations.
Familiarity with non-SSO access management practices and tools.
Experience supporting M&A identity integration and migrations
Excellent communication skills to translate technical concepts into business outcomes.
Strong leadership ability with a track record of mentoring teams and influencing stakeholders.
Understanding of IAM frameworks, best practices, and regulatory requirements (SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, etc.).
Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CIAM (preferred)
Exposure to Zero Trust security frameworks (preferred)

Responsibilities

Identity Architecture & Strategy: Define and own the IAM architecture across Okta/Entra, ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with business strategy.
Policy & Governance: Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures governing user access to systems, applications, and data.
Compliance & Audit: Monitor compliance with identity policies, regulatory standards, and lead related audits, reporting, and remediation efforts.
Identity Lifecycle Management: Oversee the complete identity lifecycle (onboarding, offboarding, and account changes) across Active Directory, Office 365, and enterprise IdPs.
Provisioning & Access Controls: Ensure timely provisioning, modification, and deactivation of accounts; oversee access controls for SSO and non-SSO applications.
Integrations & Standards: Configure and support integrations with applications via SAML and OIDC; manage SCIM provisioning workflows; work with app owners to onboard new systems.
Automation & Self-Service: Drive automation of identity processes and implement self-service solutions (e.g., password resets, access requests).
M&A and Enterprise Integrations: Lead IAM strategy and execution during mergers, acquisitions, and office moves, including directory consolidation and user migrations.
Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with IT, Security, HR, and business stakeholders to align access with business needs while maintaining security.
Subject Matter Expertise: Provide IAM expertise for security reviews, enterprise projects, and incident response.