Access and Identity Management, Technology and Operations, Vice President

About this role

BlackRock is seeking a Vice President to join its Access & Identity Management Team. This role involves delivering end-to-end user lifecycle processes, maintaining access controls across enterprise systems and enhancing our identity and access controls.

The position requires a strong combination of operational leadership, process optimization, automation, and analytical problem‑solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead IAM Operations team, including people management, mentoring, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance.
• Oversee end‑to‑end user lifecycle management, including access provisioning and modifications, in close coordination with business system owners, and IT support teams.
• Partner with management to report on team performance and drive continuous improvement against defined SLAs.
• Serve as the main point of contact for managing blocking issues related to IAM operations within the region.
• Partner with HR, IT, and Security teams to maintain accurate and compliant joiner/mover/leaver processes.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams, including IT, security and compliance to ensure IAM aligns with business goals.
• Perform and oversee user administration tasks for various in-house, third-party applications and BlackRock’s state-of-the-art trading and asset management platform, Aladdin.
• Administer Shared mailbox, Distribution Groups, contacts and Public Folder in Exchange Online.
• Ensure adherence to SAS and SOX audit requirements related to IAM, including obtaining and documenting required approvals.
• Identify opportunities to streamline IAM workflows and contribute to automation initiatives.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members and contribute to IAM training initiatives.
• Remain current on emerging IAM technologies, industry trends, and regulatory requirements, incorporating relevant enhancements.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, candidates should demonstrate:

• A degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent with 8-12 years of experience in relevant domain including 3 years in people or team management.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Active Directory (user/group administration, LDAP concepts)
  • Work-flow Management Tools (i.e. ServiceNow, JIRA etc.)
  • New Technology File System (“NTFS”) permissions.
• Experience working with Microsoft Azure (Entra ID).
• Basic knowledge of UNIX administration commands.
• Knowledge of enterprise-level Identity Management systems (e.g. SailPoint IdentityIQ, Okta).
• Experience in Exchange Administration Exchange Admin Center (both ECP, EAC): creating and maintaining mailboxes, distribution lists, contacts and public folders.
• Experience delivering user lifecycle operations and handling access requests and approvals at scale.
• Exposure leading Project on tight deadlines and versatility/flexibility & willingness to work with constantly evolving priorities.
• Familiarity with access certifications, audits, and remediation processes.
• Experience with automation and scripting (SQL, PowerShell) preferred.
• Familiarity with CSPs like Microsoft Azure (Entra ID), AWS, GCP etc. would be added advantage.
• Excellent skills in problem solving, documentation, and communication.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining a good attention to detail.
• Relevant certifications or experience (e.g., CISM, Six Sigma) preferred.

Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.