Authorisation Specialist – Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in securing the future of global access management?

You and your job

As an Authorization Specialist within the Identity & Access Management (IAM) team at Rabobank’s Wholesale & Rural (W&R) COO division, you’ll be at the forefront of protecting our systems, data, and facilities. Your mission: to ensure the right people have the right access at the right time—enhancing compliance, minimizing risk, and enabling secure operations across our international landscape.

You’ll be part of a newly established IAM Desk, where your initial focus will be on building and launching this new function to support staff securely and efficiently. Based at our Head Office in Utrecht, you’ll work closely with regional IAM teams, supporting operations across Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Facts & Figures

• More than 49,000 Rabobank colleagues around the world

Key Responsibilities

• RBAC Design & Implementation
  Design, implement, and maintain Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) models that align with business needs and security standards across the region.
• Cross-Team Collaboration
  Partner with regional IAM desks to establish an IAM Forum, share best practices, and ensure seamless role design and implementation.
• Governance & Reporting
  Report directly to the Senior Manager of Continuity and Information Security W&R, contributing to IAM governance, compliance monitoring, and regular reporting.
• Process Optimization
  Drive the development and continuous improvement of IAM processes and frameworks.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  Act as a trusted advisor and ambassador for IAM, clearly communicating processes and best practices to W&R staff and leadership.
• Expertise & Representation
  Represent W&R in cross-domain IAM meetings and act as a subject matter expert on complex authorization challenges.

Together we achieve more than alone

We believe in the power of difference. Bringing together people's differences makes us a stronger, more innovative bank. We’re curious about what you can bring to our team at Continuity and Information Security.

You’ll join a diverse and collaborative team of 9 professionals within the Continuity and Information Security team which form part of an overarching Business Management team for the COO of W&R. This overarching team consists of Business Continuity, Risk and Security Specialists, Business Consultants, and fellow IAM experts. Together, we support all COO offices globally and contribute to the broader Rabobank mission of staying in control and compliant.

Talking of Rabobank: We are a Dutch bank that operates in 35 countries for over 9 million customers. Together with our customers, members, and partners, we work toward a world where everyone has access to enough healthy food. In the Netherlands, we aim to create a country where people are happy with how they live, work, and do business.

You and your talent

• A proactive, self-starting attitude with a strong sense of ownership
• Bachelor’s degree in ICT or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in IAM, with a focus on RBAC in complex environments
• Solid understanding of IAM principles, including authentication, authorization, and access control
• Familiarity with risk and security frameworks (e.g., R-IC, SAM)
• Experience with One Identity tooling (preferred)
• Excellent Communication skills in English
• A mindset geared toward continuous improvement and innovation

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're passionate about IAM, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want to help shape the future of secure access at Rabobank, we’d love to hear from you. Reply to the vacancy for Authorization Specialist at Rabobank before July 4th 2025.

Any questions about the job content? Contact: Chris Jolly, Senior Manager Continuity and Information Security via Chris.Jolly@rabobank.com.