IAM Specialist - Banking & Finance

1588282
  • Market-leading salary + Competitive compensation & benefits
  • Chicago, United States
  • Permanent
  • Enterprise


Are you an experienced IAM Specialist wanting to work on the most cutting-edge low latency applications in the world? Be a part of a fast growing, global proprietary trading firm with a strong focus on automation and state of the art technologies. Founded in 1992, the organization takes pride in operating at the crossroads of trading and technology. The company focuses on modeling, technology, and quantitative research to identify opportunities in global financial markets. The combination of these 3 areas has catapulted the company to the forefront of the industry, unlocking huge potential for ongoing growth and innovation.

Interested in being a part of a proven, high-performing team? Feel free to reach out and apply today!


Responsibilities: 

  • Design and implement IAM solutions optimized for low-latency trading infrastructure
  • Lead complex integrations across multiple identity providers (IDPs) and internal systems
  • Collaborate with Security, Infrastructure, and Application teams to enforce robust access controls
  • Build processes that balance security, operational efficiency, and the pace of trading
  • Own technical execution — this is a pure engineering role, not GRC


Key Requirements: 

  • 3+ years of hands-on IAM engineering experience, ideally in high-performance or trading environments
  • Proven expertise integrating multiple IDPs and building identity solutions at scale
  • Strong understanding of authentication, authorization, identity lifecycle, and access controls
  • Deep technical knowledge — experience working directly on complex system integrations
  • Familiarity with securing application-level identity and access flows
  • A proactive problem-solver who can design solutions, not just implement vendor tools


Benefits: 

  • Join a collaborative, high-calibre team where your contributions directly enhance the security and efficiency of trading operations.
  • Work on cutting-edge IAM solutions, shaping the future of identity and access management.
  • Enjoy a market-leading salary with competitive compensation and benefits.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, perfect for innovation and career growth.
Thomas Caton Principal Financial Network Consultant

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