Principal Engineer, Identity & Access Management

Questrade Financial Group (QFG) , through its companies

• Questrade, Questbank, Questrade Wealth Management, Community Trust Company, Zolo, and Flexiti, provides securities and foreign currency investment, professionally managed investment portfolios, mortgages, real estate services, financial services and more. We use cutting-edge technology to help Canadians become much more financially successful and secure. At QFG, we combine human-centric collaboration with AI-driven innovation to redefine financial services. The ideal candidate will be a catalyst for change, using AI to transform and deliver unparalleled customer experiences and shaping a future where AI empowers our teams to do their best work. Join our diverse, inclusive, and hybrid workplace to unleash your creativity and nurture your curiosity without limits. If you share this sense of infinite possibility, come shape your future at QFG. What’s in it for you as an employee of QFG? Health & wellbeing resources and programs Paid vacation and personal days for work-life balance Competitive compensation and benefits packages Work-life balance Career growth and development opportunities Opportunities to contribute to community causes Work with diverse team members in an inclusive and collaborative environment We’re looking for our next Principal Engineer, Identity & Access Management. Could It Be You? The Principal Engineer, Identity & Access Management, is the highest technical expert in the IAM team. The role is to provide technical leadership to the IAM team and overall to the organization on Identity Security best practices, in accordance with Enterprise Standards and applicable regulatory requirements. Regulatory Environment: This role operates within a CIRO-regulated dealer and an OSFI-regulated federal financial institution (FRFI) environment. Candidates must understand that entity segregation between Questrade Inc. and Questbank is a foundational architectural constraint. The Principal Engineer, Identity & Access Management is a champion for putting the customer first and has a deep passion in understanding customer behaviour. They will create lifecycle journeys to improve the customer experience, engagement and retention as we deliver on our promise to help customers keep more of their money as they become more financially successful and secure. Need more details? Keep reading… In this role, responsibilities include but are not limited to: Provide technical leadership on all Identity Security aspects, including but not exhaustive to Access, Authentication and Authorization (AAA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), Single Sign-On, Authentication Escalation (e.g. phishing-resistant MFA), Risk-based Access, FIDO2, Windows Hello, Platform Credential for macOS, Touch ID for FIDO2, Intune MDM, personal password managers, FIDO2 security keys, biometrics, and passkeys. Collaborate with Business stakeholders in both project and operations to translate Business needs to Identity requirements, tailored to the Organization’s needs and risk tolerance. Design and document solutions meeting the Enterprise use cases and advise on industry and vendor best practices. Liaise with Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure Architects and Security Architects to build a coherent and integrated environment, based on strong foundations and standards. Implement and operationalize all Identity Security controls. Streamline and improve Identity Security Operations, especially by maximizing the usage of automation for consistent and scalable outputs. Maintain a high quality standard in Operations. Train Organizational Stakeholders/platform administrators on the proper usage of the Identity Security solutions (e.g. PAM, IGA). Oversee the Access Audit process, design check-and-balance controls to ensure data quality, integrity and timeliness. Define and maintain the library Identity Security related KPIs and KRIs which are meaningful to the Organization, collaborate with SMEs and the BI team to automate their generation and oversee their periodical generation. Security Remediation: Significant engagement in identifying and closing high-severity security findings and supporting the architectural setup of Questbank during the first year of tenure. Entity Governance: Accountability for managing and maintaining identity security controls and compliance postures across the distinct QFG regulated entities. So are YOU our next Principal Engineer, Identity & Access Management? You are if you… Provide technical leadership on all Identity Security aspects, including but not exhaustive to Access, Authentication and Authorization (AAA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), Single Sign-On, Authentication Escalation (e.g. phishing-resistant MFA), Risk-based Access, FIDO2, Windows Hello, Platform Credential for macOS, Touch ID for FIDO2, Intune MDM, personal password managers, FIDO2 security keys, biometrics, and passkeys. Collaborate with Business stakeholders in both project and operations to translate Business needs to Identity requirements, tailored to the Organization’s needs and risk tolerance. Design and document solutions meeting the Enterprise use cases and advise on industry and vendor best practices. Liaise with Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure Architects and Security Architects to build a coherent and integrated environment, based on strong foundations and standards. Implement and operationalize all Identity Security controls. Streamline and improve Identity Security Operations, especially by maximizing the usage of automation for consistent and scalable outputs. Maintain a high quality standard in Operations. Train Organizational Stakeholders/platform administrators on the proper usage of the Identity Security solutions (e.g. PAM, IGA). Oversee the Access Audit process, design check-and-balance controls to ensure data quality, integrity and timeliness. Define and maintain the library Identity Security related KPIs and KRIs which are meaningful to the Organization, collaborate with SMEs and the BI team to automate their generation and oversee their periodical generation. Security Remediation: Significant engagement in identifying and closing high-severity security findings and supporting the architectural setup of Questbank during the first year of tenure. Entity Governance: Accountability for managing and maintaining identity security controls and compliance postures across the distinct QFG regulated entities. Sounds like you? Click below to apply! At Questrade Financial Group of Companies, with multiple office locations around the world, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and accessible work environment. This is an environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Here, the unique skills and experience you bring will be valued. You will be supported and motivated, so that you can harness your unlimited potential. Our team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and operate in. Having a collaborative and diverse team helps us push boundaries to bring the future of fintech into existence-not only for the benefit of our customers, but for those who build their career with us. Questrade Financial Group of companies Applicant Tracking System utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) for application screening. The AI system operates on predetermined criteria, with final decisions subject to human review. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment/selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.