YOUR JOB IN A NUTSHELL
You’ll be the go-to expert in Privileged Access Management (PAM) within our IAM Evolution Squad, driving the security and efficiency of access governance at BNP Paribas Fortis.
Your mission? Design, implement, and optimize PAM solutions using CyberArk and SailPoint, ensuring compliance with strict banking regulations while collaborating with IT, security, and business teams.
This is your chance to shape the future of secure access in a global bank, working in a hybrid setup (50% remote, 50% on-site in Brussels) with a skilled, multicultural team of 10 specialists.
AND IN DETAIL
What You’ll Own:
- Lead PAM Strategy & Execution: As the Privileged Access Management (PAM) Subject Matter Expert (SME), you’ll own the design, implementation, and optimization of CyberArk-based solutions, ensuring they meet security, compliance, and operational needs.
- Strengthen Access Governance: Work closely with IAM, IT Security, Compliance, and Risk teams to align access policies with BNP Paribas Fortis standards and regulatory requirements.
- Drive Process Improvement: Use KPIs and data-driven insights to refine access management workflows, reducing risks and enhancing efficiency.
- Collaborate & Train: Partner with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and upskill colleagues on PAM and IAM protocols.
- Innovate with Cutting-Edge Tools: Leverage SailPoint, CyberArk, and ServiceNow to build a scalable, adaptive identity framework.
Why It Matters:
You’re not just managing access, you’re protecting critical banking systems, ensuring compliance, and enabling secure, seamless operations for thousands of users.
Your work will directly impact how we mitigate risks, enforce policies, and future-proof our security infrastructure.
Your Team & Environment:
- A squad of 10 (Business Analysts, Security Officers, Product Owner, Scrum Master) based in Montagne-Du-Parc, Brussels.
- A hybrid work model (50% remote, 50% on-site) for flexibility and collaboration.
- A culture of innovation, where you’ll help transition access governance into a dynamic, compliance-first, AI-augmented capability.
YOUR TALENTS AND COMPETENCES
Non-Negotiables (Must-Haves)
- 10+ years in security technology, with deep expertise in:
- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Privileged Access Management (PAM), CyberArk experience mandatory
- Segregation of Duties (SoD) & Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Hands-on experience with:
- SailPoint, Cloud (IaaS/PaaS), ServiceNow, Process Management Tools
- Designing requirements, specifications, and use cases
- CISSP Certification (or equivalent)
- Languages:
- English (fluent, written & spoken)
- Dutch & French (spoken communication)
What Sets You Apart
- Analytical & Conceptual Thinker: You break down complex problems and design practical, scalable solutions.
- Strong Negotiator & Influencer : You align stakeholders, drive decisions, and get buy-in for critical security initiatives.
- Proactive & Resilient: You take ownership, adapt quickly, and deliver under pressure.
- Strict on Execution: You track progress meticulously and ensure no detail is overlooked
- Team Player in a Multicultural Setting: You collaborate smoothly with diverse, high-performing teams.
WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER
Sustainability and impact
We strongly believe in the positive impact that the financial sector can have on the world. BNP Paribas Fortis offers sustainable and responsible investment products and solutions and encourages social entrepreneurship. Together with our customers, we are working towards a better future every day.
DEVELOPMENT & CAREER PERSPECTIVES
We offer a wide range of training courses, workshops and webinars to choose from depending on your availability, interests and goals.
GOOD PLACE TO WORK
In addition to your remuneration and benefits (meal vouchers, insurance, holidays), we offer flexible salary options, allowing you to convert part of your salary into personalised benefits (phone use, IT equipment, transport, etc.).
OUR ENGAGEMENT
At BNP Paribas Fortis, we want to attract and retain all talent, whatever their gender, age, background or sexual orientation, and irrespective of whether they are living with a disability, as every person has their own experiences and their own identity. All of our full-time vacancies are also open to candidates wishing to work on an 80% or 90% full-time equivalent basis.
If the function is categorized as a banking services provider function (cf. Law of 22 April 2019 establishing an oath and a disciplinary regime for the banking sector), you will also need to provide us with a 'certificate of absence of professional ban' from the FSMA confirming that you are not professionally disqualified.
TEMPTED BY THE CHALLENGE?
A first selection is made based on your CV and motivation letter. Are we convinced that you are the right candidate? Then we will contact you.
Good luck!
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