Identity Management Consultant

IAM Security Consultant (FS / Insurance) – Outside IR35

Location: London (2 days onsite)

Start: ASAP

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced IAM / User Access Management Security Consultant to join a high-profile change and transformation programme within the insurance / financial services sector .

IAM/UAM is a key regulatory risk area . Around 1,200 internal users currently have access, but controls, structure, and governance are weak. Regulators have flagged this as a material risk , and this role is critical to fixing it.

You’ll be part of a 12-person transformation project team , helping to design, implement, and embed robust IAM controls across the organisation.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assessing and remediating IAM / UAM control weaknesses across a large internal user base
• Mapping current access models and defining target-state IAM frameworks
• Designing and implementing security and access controls aligned to regulatory expectations
• Producing clear IAM reporting, audit artefacts, and control documentation
• Supporting privacy, segregation of duties, and least-privilege principles
• Working closely with security, risk, compliance, and technology stakeholders
• Contributing hands-on to a change & transformation programme , not just advisory

Essential Experience (Non-Negotiable)

• Strong IAM / UAM delivery experience (hands-on project work, not just theory)
• Financial Services or Insurance sector experience – MUST have
• Proven background with IAM tooling (e.g. SailPoint, Saviynt, CyberArk, Okta, etc.)
• Experience operating in regulated environments with audit/regulatory scrutiny
• Track record of mapping access, defining controls, and improving governance
• Comfortable working onsite in London 2 days per week

Nice to Have

• Experience remediating regulator-identified security risks
• Exposure to large-scale internal user populations (1,000+ users)
• Strong stakeholder communication and documentation skills