VP, Identity & Access Management Engineering Lead

BANC OF CALIFORNIA AND YOUR CAREER

Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) is a bank holding company headquartered in Los Angeles with one wholly-owned banking subsidiary, Banc of California (the “bank”). Banc of California is one of the nation’s premier relationship-based business banks focused on providing banking and treasury management services to small, middle-market, and venture-backed businesses. Banc of California offers a broad range of loan and deposit products and services, with full-service branches throughout California and Denver, Colorado, as well as full-stack payment processing solutions through BancEdge. The bank is committed to its local communities by supporting organizations that provide financial literacy and job training, small business support, affordable housing, and more. 

At Banc of California, our success is driven by our people, and we take pride in fostering an environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We embrace a culture of empowerment, progressive thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit, ensuring our team members have an opportunity to make an impact and play an important role in the future of Banc of California. Our core values – Entrepreneurialism, Operational Excellence, and Superior Analytics – empower us in creating a dynamic and inclusive workplace. We are committed to supporting your growth and well-being with comprehensive benefits, career development programs, a variety of employee resource groups, and more. TOGETHER WE WIN®

THE OPPORTUNITY

The VP, IAM Engineering Lead will be responsible for the design, configuration, deployment, and support of Saviynt Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solution and a Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution within a regulated banking environment. This role will play a critical part in modernizing the bank’s identity lifecycle management, access certification, and privileged access controls to meet compliance, security, and operational goals. Performs all duties in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures, all U.S. state and federal laws and regulations, wherein the Company operates.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Lead the technical implementation of Saviynt IGA, including connector development, policy configuration, and workflow customization.
• Lead the selection and technical implementation of PAM solution, including account discovery and onboarding, password rotation, session management, application integration, and workstation privilege management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (security, infrastructure, HR, application owners) to integrate Saviynt and the PAM solution with core banking systems, SaaS platforms, and on-premise applications.
• Define and implement role-based access control (RBAC), attribute-based access control (ABAC), and least privilege models.
• Develop and maintain identity lifecycle processes (joiner/mover/leaver), access request workflows, and certification campaigns.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (e.g., FFIEC, SOX, GLBA) and internal audit requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to identity provisioning, de-provisioning, and access anomalies.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, configuration guides, and SOPs.
• Support testing, training, and knowledge transfer to internal teams.
• Treat people with respect; keep commitments; inspire the trust of others; work ethically and with integrity; uphold organizational values; accept responsibility for own actions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes working environment free of harassment of any type.
• Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time; supports the company’s goals and values.
• Performs the position safely, without endangering the health or safety to themselves or others and will be expected to report potentially unsafe conditions. The employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations and orders issued pursuant to the OSHA Act of 1970, which are applicable to one’s own actions and conduct.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned. 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Required
  • 5+ years of experience in IAM engineering.
  • 2 years of hands-on Saviynt implementation experience OR 4 years of hands-on Sailpoint implementation experience.
  • 4 years of hands-on CyberArk implementation experience across AD, servers, workstations, databases and network devices, including CPM, PSM, PSMP, CP and CCP, EPM, and Remote Access.
  • Strong understanding of identity lifecycle, access governance, and directory services (e.g., Active Directory, Azure AD).
  • Experience with SAML, OAuth, SCIM, REST APIs, and other identity protocols.
  • Experience in a regulated banking or financial services environment, including familiarity with compliance and security standards relevant to financial institutions.
  • Proficiency in scripting (e.g., PowerShell, JavaScript, Groovy) for automation and customization.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Preferred
  • Certifications such as Saviynt Certified Engineer, CISSP, or CISM.
  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and hybrid identity models.
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

HOW WE’LL SUPPORT YOU

• Financial Security: You will be eligible to participate in the company’s 401k plan which includes a company match and immediate vesting.
• Health & Well-Being: We offer comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, AD&D, supplemental life, long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, and pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Building & Supporting Your Family: Banc of California partners with providers that offer adoption, surrogacy, and fertility assistance as well as paid parental leave and family support solutions including care options for your family.
• Paid Time Away: Eligible team members receive paid vacation days, holidays, and volunteer time off.
• Career Growth Opportunities: To support career growth of our team members, we offer tuition reimbursement, an annual mentorship program, leadership development resources, access to LinkedIn Learning, and more.

SALARY RANGE

The base salary ultimately offered is determined through a review of education, industry experience, training, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant in alignment with market data and other factors.

Banc of California is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their actual or perceived race (including traits associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type or protective hairstyles), religion or religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, gender transitioning, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information, or disability (mental or physical), requests for accommodation and any additional protected categories set forth in applicable federal, state or local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition.