Cybersecurity Product Owner I - IAM at M&T Bank

Buffalo, New York, United States

M&T Bank Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Banking, Financial Services, CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years’ business, analytical, technical and/or product experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 8 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 4 years’ business, analytical, technical and/or product experience
  • Prior experience prioritizing across competing priorities within a Cybersecurity/IAM organization (preferred)
  • Prior experience actively seeking out multiple opinions, yet making independent decisions and influencing positive outcomes (preferred)
  • Expertise in tools like Jira or Confluence (preferred)
  • Knowledge of basic IAM design and development best practices (preferred)
  • Knowledge of Agile and Lean principles and practices (preferred)
  • Experience working in partnership with user experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Define and own the IAM product vision and roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise security strategy, regulatory requirements, and digital transformation goals
  • Prioritize and manage the IAM product backlog, balancing security, compliance, operational efficiency, and user experience
  • Serve as the voice of internal customers and stakeholders, including Cybersecurity, Governance, HR, Technology, and Application teams, to ensure IAM solutions meet evolving business needs
  • Author and refine user stories related to IAM capabilities such as onboarding/offboarding, role-based access control (RBAC), multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), and privileged access management (PAM)
  • Define clear acceptance criteria for IAM features and enhancements, supporting test-driven development and secure-by-design principles
  • Collaborate with engineers and analyst teams to ensure timely and secure delivery of IAM services
  • Develop and maintain Jira/Confluence dashboards and communication tools to track IAM service performance, adoption, and backlog progress
  • Partner with Risk, Audit, and Governance teams to ensure IAM services meet internal control standards and external regulatory requirements
  • Participate in agile ceremonies and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the IAM delivery team
  • Coordinate with other Product Owners and platform teams to ensure IAM services integrate seamlessly across the enterprise application ecosystem
  • Focus on outcomes over outputs, incorporating design thinking methods and analytics to inform product design
  • Collaborate across teams and with other Product Owners to align the customer journey and dependent backlogs
  • Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management
  • Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand
  • Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable
  • Complete other related duties as assigned
  • No direct management responsibility, but manage activities through influence, accountability and ownership, functioning in an agile environment

Skills

IAM
Identity and Access Management
RBAC
MFA
SSO
PAM
Product Ownership
Jira
Confluence
Agile
User Stories
Backlog Management
Cybersecurity

M&T Bank

Full-service banking for individuals and businesses

About M&T Bank

M&T Bank provides a variety of banking services to individuals, small businesses, and larger companies. Their offerings include mortgage assistance, personal and business checking accounts, and mobile banking options. The bank primarily operates in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States, emphasizing community engagement and a focus on customer service. M&T Bank's business model is based on traditional banking practices, such as loans, deposits, and investment products, and it generates revenue through interest income and service fees. A key aspect that sets M&T Bank apart from its competitors is its commitment to community involvement, which includes allowing employees to volunteer and supporting local organizations. The recent merger with United Bank, N.A. has further expanded their services and market presence.

Buffalo, New YorkHeadquarters
1993Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Competition from fintechs could erode M&T Bank's market share among tech-savvy customers.
Integration challenges from the United Bank merger may disrupt operations.
Decreased prime rate could reduce interest income, impacting profitability.

Differentiation

M&T Bank emphasizes community engagement through its charitable foundation and volunteer programs.
The bank offers a wide range of traditional and digital banking services.
Recent merger with United Bank, N.A. expands M&T's market reach and service offerings.

Upsides

M&T Bank's $1.5 billion senior notes offering strengthens its financial position.
Decreased prime rate may attract more borrowers, increasing loan volume.
Shannon Lazare's appointment as New Jersey Regional President enhances local community engagement.

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