Lead Analyst

Job Description:

About us*

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection.  Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.

Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

Global Business Services

Global Business Services delivers Technology and Operations capabilities to Lines of Business and Staff Support Functions of Bank of America through a centrally managed, globally integrated delivery model and globally resilient operations.

Global Business Services is recognized for flawless execution, sound risk management, operational resiliency, operational excellence and innovation.

In India, we are present in five locations and operate as BA Continuum India Private Limited (BACI), a non-banking subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation and the operating company for India operations of Global Business Services.

Process Overview*

The Global Information Security (GIS) is responsible for protecting Bank information systems, confidential and proprietary data, and customer information. The team develops the Bank’s Information Security strategy and policy, manages the Information Security program, identifies and addresses vulnerabilities, develops, deploys and manages a risk-based controls portfolio, manages and operates global security operations center that monitor, detects and responds to cybersecurity incidents.

GIS Identity & Access management (IAM) Access Control Team goal is to ensure that the control processes and effectiveness are within the identified risk tolerance.  Manages the performance and effectiveness of the working control through the establishment of metrics with thresholds. Validate the reasonability of Laws, Rules and Regulations mapping alignment to the controls, as aligned by the GIS Policy team.

Job Description*

Seeking a highly experienced and strategic SME to assist with cross-functional leadership across Identity & Access Management (IAM), Segregation of Duties (SoD), and xBased Access Controls (xBAC). This individual will work vertically & horizontally with senior leaders, risk, compliance, audit, and technology teams to ensure alignment with IAM standards and drive the adoption of innovative solutions including AI and automation across governance processes.

This role requires a strong blend of technical oversight, strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and a deep understanding of IAM, control frameworks, and compliance requirements. Reinforces the need for proper data and process alignment to manage the lifecycle of identities through hands on support activities. Provides tool and process support, Leverages data analytics to design, develop, and implement digitalized solutions as part of automation ecosystem. Analyzes operational processes, system, applications and data flows to determine best uses of straight through processing, automation, and AI solutions. Connect with stakeholders on product / process pain points and recommends improvements. Coordinates with Governance services on new or changing controls and executes accordingly. Socializes changes to framework and provides education to those who need it. Works with 1st line customer service to identify improvements across the capability.

Responsibilities*

• Participate in projects and production support operations focused on implementing Identity and Access Management (IAM) integrations and xBased* Access Control strategies and integrations.
• Act as the subject matter expert for xBAC, Access Bundling, and Business Rules Engine (BRE) controls.
• Collaborate in the design, implementation, and support of the IAM technologies & tools like BRE (Business Rules Engine), Access Bundles, EAQ, and Access Profiling.
• Oversee governance of SoD and xBAC compliance across platforms. Facilitate routine reviews, control effectiveness assessments, and assurance reporting.
• Support enterprise IAM transformation initiatives, driving AI and automation.
• Partner with risk, compliance, and business units to enhance IAM alignment with business outcomes and reduce risk exposure.
• Maintain single owner perspective for toxic access and SoD violations. Implement and monitor control frameworks to prevent role conflicts and policy breaches.
• Drive automation and modernization of Access Bundles, profiling, and role modeling.
• Collaborate with development teams to refine and streamline access governance frameworks.
• Perform ETL from Enterprise platforms, databases, applications, and generate reports on in-depth analysis and data collection for issues associated with IAM.

*Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), Policy-Based Access Control (PBAC), Runtime Authorization

Requirements*

Education*

BE/BTECH/MCA/MSC (IT) equivalent (Any Technical Degree)

Certifications (desired)

ITIL, security+, MCP, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC or certifications in IAM platforms

Experience Range*: 8+ years

Foundational skills*

• 8–15 years of experience in IAM, security governance, risk, or compliance roles.
• Expertise in IAM frameworks including Role-Based (RBAC), Attribute-Based (ABAC), Policy-Based (PBAC), and Runtime Authorization.
• Strong understanding of SoD, toxic combinations, and access risk management.
• Strong understanding of InfoSec and Cybersecurity
• Ability to review and recommend new KPI’s as part of process improvements.
• Experience with tools like SailPoint, Saviynt, RSA, or similar IAM platforms.
• Excellent knowledge of audit, compliance, and regulatory environments (e.g., SOX, GDPR).
• Strong knowledge of scripting language (SQL, R, Python, HTML, PowerShell, Json)
• Database knowledge
• Data visualization / ETL, SME in Tableau, Power BI, and Excel PivotTable
• Moderate knowledge of cloud-based identity and access management solutions such as AWS IAM, Azure AD, or Google Cloud Identity

Desired skills:

• Hands-on experience in IAM process automation, AI/ML use cases in access governance.
• Linux/Windows/LDAP+SQL/Knowledge of Policy as Code
• Experience in one of IAM policy, tools, and standards.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery models and DevSecOps.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.

Job location: Mumbai / Hyderabad

Work timings: 10.30am to 7.30pm