Prudential Financial

Lead, Identity & Access Management, Onboarding Lead

Prudential Financial$114K — $188K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • Knowledge of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) and Privileged Access Management (PAM)
  • Familiarity with compliance standards such as NIST and ISO 27000
  • Proven ability to solve complex problems and communicate effectively
  • Experience with agile development methodologies
  • Self-initiated learner with a proactive approach to challenges

Responsibilities

  • Lead onboarding of applications into IGA and PAM controls
  • Translate IAM requirements into onboarding actions
  • Manage onboarding readiness activities including entitlement discovery
  • Coordinate with technology, application, and operations teams
  • Maintain onboarding artifacts and tracking dashboards
  • Identify and improve onboarding processes and workflows
  • Mentor onboarding associates and escalate risks with solutions

Benefits

  • Market competitive base salary with bonus potential
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match and pension plan
  • Wellness reimbursement program up to $1,600 annually
  • Work/life resources and educational benefits
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a discounted rate
Full Job Description

Job Classification:

Technology - Information Security

Your Team & Role

As the Workforce IAM Onboarding Lead within IAM Enablement, you will lead the intake, onboarding, and lifecycle enablement of business applications into workforce identity controls. This role partners closely with application owners, security, and technology teams to ensure consistent onboarding into:

  • Identity Governance & Administration (IGA): access requests, access reviews, entitlement registration
  • Privileged Access Management (PAM): vaulting, session management, endpoint privilege management

You will drive stakeholder engagement, clarify requirements, guide onboarding activities end-to-end, and ensure onboarding outcomes are measurable, repeatable, and aligned to enterprise standards. You will explain difficult concepts and influence others. You will work on extremely complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of process, risks, and controls. This role involves working closely with senior IAM staff to ensure the security and efficiency of user access to systems and data. The ideal candidate will be a quick learner with strong analytical skills and a keen interest in information security controls.

Here is What You Can Expect on a Typical Day

  • Lead application onboarding into workforce IGA and PAM controls—managing the intake process, timelines, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations.
  • Act as the primary business-facing partner for application teams, translating IAM requirements into clear onboarding actions and deliverables.
  • Drive onboarding readiness activities such as:
    • entitlement and role discovery
    • schema/attribute mapping and data alignment
    • access request and certification requirements
    • privileged access use-case mapping (where applicable)
  • Coordinate across technology, applications, and operations teams using core toolsets including SailPoint, Ping, CyberArk, and HashiCorp.
  • Maintain onboarding artifacts: tracking dashboards, evidence documentation, control validation checklists, and release communications.
  • Identify onboarding friction and continuously improve processes (templates, playbooks, standard patterns, and reusable onboarding pathways).
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to onboarding associates; escalate risks/issues with clear options and recommendations.
  • Partner with senior IAM leaders to align onboarding throughput with roadmap priorities and compliance expectations.


The Skills & Expertise You Bring

  • Bachelor of Computer Science or Engineering or experience in related fields
  • Ability to complete tasks with minimal guidance and effectively leverage diverse ideas, experiences and perspectives to the benefit of the organization Experience with agile development methodologies
  • Knowledge of business concepts and information security tools and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business
  • Ability to learn new skills and knowledge on an on-going basis through self-initiative and tackling challenges
  • Excellent problem solving, communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to adapt with evolving business decisions and technical improvements or limitations

Advanced experience and/or expertise with several of the following:
• Identity Governance and Administration (IGA)
• Experience onboarding applications to IGA tools
• Compliance Monitoring and Remediation
• NIST and ISO 27000 Standards

Preferred qualifications:

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)


You’ll Love Working Here Because You Can


Join a team and culture where your voice matters; where every day, your work transforms our experiences to make lives better. As you put your skills to use, we’ll help you make an even bigger impact with learning experiences that can grow your technical AND leadership capabilities. You’ll be surprised by what this rock-solid organization has in store for you.

What we offer you:


Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $114,500.00 to $188,900.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.
  • Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.

  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.

  • 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).

  • Company-funded pension plan.

  • Wellness Programsincluding up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.

  • Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development. 

  • Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs. 

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.

Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.  

About Prudential Financial

Prudential Financial is a financial services company that specializes in the fields of investment management, life insurance, and retirement benefits. It focuses on helping individuals and institutional customers to grow and protect their wealth. The company also offers an inclusive work environment where employees can develop to their full potential, and give back to the communities where they live and work. Prudential Financial was founded in 1875 and headquartered in Newark, New Jersey.

Prudential Financial Careers

Join the esteemed ranks of Prudential Financial, a global leader in financial services, where your career is nurtured, your innovation valued, and your professional growth guaranteed. Work You’ll Do At Prudential Financial, we are committed to helping individuals and businesses tackle their financial challenges with robust solutions. As part of our team, you will lead efforts to innovate and expand our services, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of the financial industry. Transform the financial landscape with your expertise and join a team where diversity, leadership, and personal growth are not just encouraged but actively fostered. With Prudential Financial, you position yourself at the nexus of finance and cutting-edge innovation. Collaborate with a global network of professionals, dedicated to steering clients through their financial journeys with precision and foresight. Our culture thrives on teamwork, leadership, and a shared commitment to excellence. Prudential Financial Job Opportunities We are actively hiring and have a variety of job opportunities designed to bring out the best in each employee. From entry-level positions to leadership roles, Prudential Financial offers a path for every ambitious professional eager to make an impact in the financial sector. Do Innovative Work Join our team of over 40,000 professionals worldwide, working together to reshape the future of finance. At Prudential Financial, your skills in networking, strategic thinking, and leadership will drive change and foster an environment of continuous innovation and growth. Internship Programs Kickstart your career with a Prudential Financial internship. Our programs offer invaluable industry insights and hands-on experience, making them a perfect starting point for students and recent graduates eager to make their mark. Benefits and Culture Prudential Financial is not just about professional achievements but also about personal well-being. Our employees enjoy comprehensive benefits, including health, life, and disability insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. More than just benefits, our company culture is built on mutual respect, inclusivity, and the collective pursuit of excellence. Future-Proof Your Career With Prudential Financial, career advancement is a reality. We provide extensive training and development programs, including leadership and diversity training, to ensure you are always ahead of the curve. Explore Discover how Prudential Financial leads the way in financial innovation and client service. Read more about our latest projects and the impact they have on our clients and the industry. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. Explore Prudential Financial jobs today and find where you fit in our dynamic team. Keep Up to Date Stay informed with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at Prudential Financial.
Learn more about Prudential Financial
Size
88 employees
Market Cap
$36.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$374 million
Founded
1875
5 Year Trend
+3.8%
Revenue
$57 billion
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