CIAM Architect (Vice President)
Jersey City, NJ, US, 07311
SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.
In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network. The Group’s operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.
The anticipated salary range for this role is between $158,000.00 and $198,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.
Role Description
The Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) Architect will be part of the IAM Architecture and Engineering function within SMBC. The Architect will be responsible for architecting the CIAM solutions that manage the digital identity and access of customers in an organization. The ideal person must be experienced in architecting CIAM projects using platform like ForgeRock/Ping, Okta/Auth0, Azure B2C.
Role Objectives
• The Architect/Engineer will develop/maintain the overall CIAM architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, security requirements, and industry best practices
• Design scalable, highly available and secure CIAM solutions, including authentication, authorization, identity verification, identity lifecycle management and access governance
• Research and evaluate CIAM platforms, tools, and technologies that meet the organization’s needs
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to keep the CIAM architecture up to date.
• Lead efforts to continuously improve the performance, scalability, and security of the CIAM solutions
• Provide guidance and mentorship to other team members on CIAM best practices and emerging technologies.
• Create good documentation for all work
• Provide guidance and documentation for the development teams to embed CIAM services in customer applications, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance
• Champion the developed IAM solutions and ensure compliance with all applicable SMBC policies and relevant data protection regulations, such as GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable standards.
Qualifications and Skills
• 5+ years of experience in identity and access management, with a focus on CIAM
• Strong understanding of identity management protocols (OAuth OpenID Connect, SAML etc)
• Experience with CIAM platforms (e.g. Forgerock/Ping, Okta/Auth0, Microsoft Entra B2C/External ID)
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical environments and develop effective solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and influence stakeholders
• High attention to detail and self-driven
• Familiarity with API management and integration
Education/Certification
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Certification – CISSP, cloud or other Security related
Additional Requirements
D&I Commitment
Responsible for fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, holding leaders accountable for creating an inclusive environment through awareness and practice of equity in recruiting, developing, and promoting diverse talent.
SMBC’s employees participate in a hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. SMBC provides reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at accommodations@smbcgroup.com.
Nearest Major Market: Jersey City
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City