About the role
About the Role
iCapital is seeking a Vice President of Identity and Access Management (IAM) to lead the build-out and maturation of the firm’s IAM capabilities across Okta, Saviynt, and enterprise applications. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for both defining IAM strategy and driving execution in a lean, high-growth environment. This individual will establish scalable identity architecture, modernize access governance, and implement automation-first IAM practices in partnership with Corporate Technology and Security. The ideal candidate is a builder and player-coach who can translate IAM principles into practical, scalable solutions while developing a growing team and function.
This role will be part of the Corporate Technology department and will work closely with the Corporate Applications and Security teams to advance enterprise-wide governance, operational controls, and technology standards.
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end IAM architecture across Okta and Saviynt.
- Define and implement identity lifecycle models, including joiner, mover and leaver processes.
- Establish standards for SSO, MFA, SCIM provisioning, and API-based integrations.
- Design and evolve role-based and attribute-based access models.
- Build and mature IAM into a structured, scalable enterprise function.
- Establish processes for birthright and role-based access, access requests and approvals, and access certifications and audit readiness.
- Partner with the Security and Compliance teams to align IAM controls with regulatory requirements.
- Drive automation-first IAM practices leveraging Terraform for infrastructure-as-code patterns, APIs across Okta, Saviynt, and enterprise SaaS platforms and Python or similar scripting for automation where applicable.
- Reduce manual processes through standardization and system-driven workflows.
- Lead and develop a well-managed IAM team, including direct oversight of engineers.
- Provide hands-on technical guidance and prioritization.
- Act as a player-coach, ensuring strong delivery while scaling the function.
- Serve as the primary IAM partner to the Security, Compliance, and Business teams.
- Drive the adoption of least privilege access models and governance standards.
- Communicate IAM strategy and decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in identity and access management
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or in a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Proven experience owning, operating and building IAM programs
- Hands-on experience with Okta (SSO, MFA, lifecycle management, SCIM), Saviynt or a comparable IGA platform (i.e. SailPoint)
- Strong understanding of identity lifecycle management (JML processes), role-based and attribute-based access control models and access governance and certification frameworks
- Terraform or similar infrastructure-as-code tools is preferred
- API integrations across SaaS platforms
- Knowledge of Python or scripting for automation
- Experience leading small, high-impact teams in a scaling environment
- Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage across technical and business stakeholders
- Experience in a regulated environment, preferably financial services
02 Aplyr's read
iCapital revolutionizes access to alternative investments, attracting professionals skilled in financial technology and relationship management.
What's promising
- •iCapital's platform simplifies access to complex alternative investments for wealth managers.
- •The company is expanding rapidly, hiring for multiple senior roles across various departments.
- •iCapital's focus on fintech innovation positions it well in the evolving financial services landscape.
What to watch
- •The niche focus on alternative investments may limit broader market appeal.
- •High reliance on senior roles suggests potential challenges in junior talent development.
- •Rapid expansion could strain resources and affect operational efficiency.
Why iCapital
- •iCapital offers a specialized platform that democratizes alternative investment access.
- •The company's strong emphasis on fintech solutions differentiates it from traditional financial service firms.
- •iCapital's targeted regional relationship management strategy enhances client engagement.
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03 About iCapital
iCapital is a financial technology company that provides access to alternative investments for wealth managers and their clients.
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