At Finastra, we’re a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services and shaping what’s next for the industry. Our technology powers mission‑critical solutions across Lending, Payments and Universal Banking, supporting over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world’s top 50 banks, in more than 110 countries.
Role Purpose
The SAM Governance Senior Analyst acts as the control tower for Software Asset Management, providing governance, independent validation, and control over licensing decisions to ensure compliance, cost optimization, and data integrity across the organization.
This role is responsible for defining and enforcing the SAM governance model while driving cross-functional alignment across SAM, Procurement, and Contract Management.
Key Responsibilities
Governance & Operating Model
- Define and maintain SAM governance standards, policies, and control frameworks across the full lifecycle
- Establish and lead governance forums and decision-making structures
- Ensure alignment between SAM processes, procurement activities, and contractual obligations
Validation & Control
- Provide independent validation of reconciliation outcomes and effective license positions
- Ensure the integrity, completeness, and auditability of software asset data and reporting
- Validate that optimization and usage insights are accurate and drive appropriate actions
Demand & Cost Optimization
- Challenge software demand by ensuring optimal use of existing entitlements before procurement
- Drive cost optimization initiatives through effective license utilization and reharvesting strategies
- Review and challenge remediation plans related to non-compliance or over-licensing
Compliance & Process Assurance
- Ensure adherence to SAM controls, policies, and governance checkpoints across all teams
- Ensure procurement activities follow entitlement validation and approval controls
- Oversee the accurate representation of contract and PO data within the SAM repository
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Act as the primary governance interface between:
- SAM Manager & SAM Admin
- Procurement & Contract teams
- Service Catalog / ITSM
- Drive alignment across systems, processes, and stakeholders
Required Experience & Skills
Experience
- 6- 9 + years in Software Asset Management, IT Asset Management, or Technology Governance
- Strong experience in SAM governance, compliance, and license management
- Experience working with global stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Core Skills
- Deep understanding of software licensing models (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe, SaaS)
- Strong knowledge of SAM tools (e.g., ServiceNow SAM Pro, Flexera, Snow)
- Proven ability to design and implement governance frameworks and controls
- Strong analytical and data validation capabilities
- Experience in audit support and compliance management
Soft Skills
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Ability to challenge constructively at senior levels
- Strategic thinking with strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
Success Profile
- Acts as an independent control authority, not an execution role
- Drives data-driven decisions and cost optimization
- Establishes TGO as a trusted governance function
We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we stand for:
Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, subject to local regulations and business priorities. Benefit from hybrid working arrangements and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.
Well‑being: Access confidential one‑to‑one support through our Employee Assistance Program, connect with our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and take part in monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive—inside and outside of work.
Health & Financial Security: Medical, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, lifestyle, and other benefits.*
Sustainability: Paid time off for volunteering and donation‑matching opportunities to support causes that matter to you.
Inclusion: Get involved in our inclusion communities, such as Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, and Women@Finastra—open to everyone who wants to participate and contribute.
Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.
Recognition: Take part in our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and share your voice through regular employee surveys that help shape our culture and ways of working.
*Specific benefits may vary by location.
At Finastra, each individual is unique—bringing their own ideas, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences. We learn from one another, value what makes us different, and create an environment where everyone feels included, supported, and able to be their authentic selves.
Be unique. Be exceptional. Help us make a difference at Finastra.
Skills Required
- 6-9+ years in Software Asset Management, IT Asset Management, or Technology Governance
- Strong experience in SAM governance, compliance, and license management
- Experience working with global stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Deep understanding of software licensing models (Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe, SaaS)
- Strong knowledge of SAM tools (ServiceNow SAM Pro, Flexera, Snow)
- Proven ability to design and implement governance frameworks and controls
- Strong analytical and data validation capabilities
- Experience in audit support and compliance management
- Strong stakeholder management, influencing skills, and ability to challenge senior levels
- Strategic thinking, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills
Finastra Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Finastra and has not been reviewed or approved by Finastra.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave is positioned as flexible/“unlimited” in many roles, which can support work-life balance when team norms allow it. Hybrid/flexible working is also framed as a core part of the overall rewards experience.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as relatively generous in the US, with multiple references to roughly three months (or around 12 weeks) fully paid and equal leave for mothers and fathers. This is repeatedly highlighted as a meaningful component of the benefits package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support is emphasized through offerings like an Employee Assistance Program and TaskHuman coaching, alongside volunteering time off and employee networks. These programs broaden total rewards beyond cash compensation.
Finastra Insights
What We Do
At Finastra our purpose is to unlock the power of finance for everyone & redefine finance for good. We’re the orchestrator of open finance; building and delivering innovative, next-generation technology on our open Fusion software architecture and cloud ecosystem. We’re one of the world’s largest FinTechs, working with over 9,000 customers including 90 of the top 100 banks globally. We’re creating a pioneering open platform that’s disrupting the financial industry, changing how financial software is developed and used. We believe in collaboration for innovation, to unlock the potential of people, businesses and communities. We have an unmatched portfolio of financial software and deliver mission critical solutions for financial institutions of all sizes, on premises or in the cloud. Our open architecture and platform approach embrace a wide ecosystem of partners and co innovators. Together we're leading the way in which applications are written, deployed and consumed in the world of financial services. Our people mission is to be the most loved and inclusive fintech company in the world; a mission we take seriously. DE&I factors into everything we do and every decision we make as a business. When you join Finastra, you open up a world of possibilities. With us, you can supercharge financial institutions, big tech and fintech while also building a more inclusive finance industry. We believe our people thrive when given the opportunity to be their authentic selves and we trust our people to work how, when and where they want; this is OPENworking. Our 2+ policy provides the perfect mix of focused work at home, coupled with the meaningful connection that comes from in person collaboration, coaching and community. We're rolling out a new programme where our people take as much leave as they need; we do not count vacation days and we trust our people to work in a way that suits them, when it suits them. Come join the future of Fintech, and make your world. OPEN.
