Product Area Lead - Identity Access Management

Req ID: 112101

Department: Group Cyber Security Operations Domain

Division: Technology

Location: Melbourne

About Us

At ANZ, we're applying new ways technology and data can be harnessed as we work towards a common goal: to improve the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our millions of customers.

Our community of over 5,000 engineers is key to making this happen, because technology underpins every part of our business - from delivering tools, apps and services for our customers, to building a bank for the future.

About the Role

We are seeking a Product Area Lead for Authentication to own and evolve our enterprise authentication capability within the Identity & Access Management (IAM) Tech Area under Group Cyber Security Domain.

This role is accountable for the strategy, roadmap, and operational excellence of authentication services, including Ping Identity platforms, Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA), and FIDO2 passwordless authentication. You will balance security, user experience, and delivery outcomes while partnering closely with security, architecture, platforms, and application teams.

As a leader, you will shape IAM capabilities aligned with evolving threat landscape, enterprise risk objectives, and regulatory requirements- ensuring the organization remains secure, agile, and well-prepared for emerging challenges.

Role Type: Permanent
Role Location: Melbourne Australia
Work Hours: Full-time

What will your day look like?

Product Ownership & Strategy

Own the Authentication‑as‑a‑Service product vision, strategy, and roadmap
Define and prioritise authentication capabilities across Ping, MFA, and FIDO2
Balance security, usability, cost, and delivery trade‑offs
Align authentication strategy with broader IAM and cyber security objectives

Platform & Service Leadership

Provide leadership over enterprise authentication platforms (e.g. PingFederate, PingAccess, PingID)
Ensure authentication services meet availability, performance, and resilience requirements
Govern authentication patterns, standards, and onboarding approaches
Drive adoption of passwordless and phishing‑resistant authentication using FIDO2

Delivery & Stakeholder Engagement

Partner with application, platform, and delivery teams to onboard services to authentication platforms
Act as the primary escalation point for authentication‑related risks and issues
Engage senior stakeholders to communicate roadmap, risks, and outcomes
Translate business and security requirements into authentication capabilities

Security, Risk & Compliance

Own authentication‑related security controls and risk posture
Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory obligations, and audit requirements
Support security incidents related to authentication and access
Drive continuous uplift of authentication maturity across the organisation

Team & Capability Enablement

Provide guidance and direction to engineers and delivery teams working on authentication
Uplift operational maturity through automation, documentation, and runbooks
Foster a product‑led mindset within IAM and authentication services

What will you bring?

Essential

7+ years’ experience in Identity & Access Management or Cyber Security
Strong hands‑on and conceptual experience with authentication platforms like Entra, ideally Ping Identity
Deep understanding of MFA and passwordless authentication, including FIDO2 security keys
Strong knowledge of authentication protocols: SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect
Proven experience owning or leading a platform or product area in a complex enterprise
Ability to communicate effectively with senior technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Desirable

Experience operating Authentication or shared security platforms
Exposure to workforce and/or customer authentication at scale
Experience in regulated environments (e.g. financial services)
Familiarity with cloud identity platforms (Azure AD / Entra ID, AWS, GCP)
Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, Ping certifications, or similar)

What Success Looks Like

Authentication services are stable, secure, and widely adopted
Clear product roadmap aligned to business and security priorities
Increased adoption of strong and passwordless authentication (FIDO2)
Reduced authentication‑related incidents and friction
Audit‑ready controls and clear accountability for authentication outcomes

You’re not expected to have 100% of these skills. At ANZ a growth mindset is at the heart of our culture, so if you have most of these things in your toolbox, we’d love to hear from you.

So why join us?

From the moment you join ANZ, you'll be doing meaningful work that will shape a world where people and communities thrive.

But it's not just our customers who'll feel your impact. You'll feel it too. Because at ANZ, you'll have the resources, opportunities, and support you need to take the next big step in your career.

We're a diverse bunch at ANZ in different roles, different locations, doing different things. That's why we have a range of flexible working arrangements, so our people can 'make work, work for them'. We also provide a range of benefits including access to health and wellbeing services and discounts on selected products and services from ANZ and more.

At ANZ, you'll be part of an organisation where the different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. That's because we're committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you're a candidate with a disability or access requirement, and have an enquiry about the support provided, please let us know on your application or visit ANZ Accessibility and Inclusion Programs for alternate contact methods.

To find out more about working at ANZ, visit https://www.anz.com.au/careers. You can apply for this role by visiting ANZ Careers and searching for reference number 112101 .

Job Posting End Date

27/03/2026 , 11.59pm, (Melbourne Australia)