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IAM Engineer – High Frequency Trading
📍 Location: Chicago, IL ( Hybrid)
About the Role:
We’re looking for a highly technical IAM Engineer to help design and build a comprehensive Identity and Access Management strategy for a fast-paced, high-frequency trading environment. While some foundational processes are in place, this is an opportunity to take ownership and shape how IAM operates across the firm.
In this role, you’ll work directly with the Security team to implement scalable, efficient solutions that support secure access to critical trading systems, infrastructure, and applications. We’re seeking someone who thrives in hands-on engineering — going beyond tool implementation to solve complex integration challenges.
What You’ll Do:
✅ Design and implement IAM solutions optimized for low-latency trading infrastructure
✅ Lead complex integrations across multiple identity providers (IDPs) and internal systems
✅ Collaborate with Security, Infrastructure, and Application teams to enforce robust access controls
✅ Build processes that balance security, operational efficiency, and the pace of trading
✅ Own technical execution — this is a pure engineering role, not GRC
What We’re Looking For:
✔ 3 years of hands-on IAM engineering experience, ideally in high-performance or trading environments
✔ Proven expertise integrating multiple IDPs and building identity solutions at scale
✔ Strong understanding of authentication, authorization, identity lifecycle, and access controls
✔ Deep technical knowledge — experience working directly on complex system integrations
✔ Familiarity with securing application-level identity and access flows
✔ A proactive problem-solver who can design solutions, not just implement vendor tools
Why This Role?
Join a collaborative, high-caliber team where your work directly impacts the security and efficiency of trading operations. In addition to the opportunity to shape cutting-edge IAM solutions, they offer a market-leading salary and the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Interested? Apply now to learn more.
Salary : $100,000 - $200,000
