Head of Security

Head of Security

Real Estate Permanent contract New York, New York, United States Hybrid Salary from 113,000 to 300,000 Reference 25000JII Start date 2025/11/03 Publication date 2025/09/17

Responsibilities

The Global Banking Technology & Operations (GBTO) & Chief Operating Office [COOU] is a key partner for GBIS business lines development and performance. This global team gathers the following support functions Market Analysts & Certification Community (MACC), Operations (OPER), Information Technology (ITEC) and Regulatory Oversight & Cyber Security(ROCS). BS's role is to provide the most competitive operating model on the market to GBIS business lines while delivering a high quality level of service and innovative solutions in a risk-controlled environment. he primary missions of the Chief Operating Office of GBS consist of: optimizing the allocation and the management of resources (capital, balance sheet, liquidity) for all GBIS activities and, secondly, driving the even more in-depth transformation of our operating model, especially those relating to the resources departments. The specific role of the GBTO team is to ensure teamwork, synergy, pursue & implement strategic transversal programs & continue the development of a top class team for GBS regionally.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Create a strategic vision and implement strategies/tactics to safeguard employees and the workplace environment
• Be the Internal expert on security matters for senior leadership (Travel management, establish culture of security awareness)
• Manage network of 3rd party service providers (security staff, security technologies, etc)
• Assess, develop, update and enforce security plans and policies
• Establish external partnerships with peers and enforcement agencies and collaborate on implementation of best practices to respond to firm specific or street wide crisis
• Work with Compliance and Risk to enforce clean desk policy
• Conduct facility security assessments and recommend improvements to enhance safety for staff
• Manage security design for all new office build projects and renovations to existing space.

• Creation of a Comprehensive Workplace and Security program including:

  Security and safety response policies/proceduresTraining and awareness programs for associates including workplace violence and active shooter situationsProper monitoring and use of security systemsProcess for incident tracking and responseEmployment of visible security servicesCoordinate employee wellness and emergency management protocols with HR and BCM teams
• Hire, train, and supervise SG dedicated security guard detail for Security Operations Center.
• Implement Emergency Safety program that includeContact list for different types of emergencies – city-wide vs. local area emergency or building emergencyCoordinate with HR and BCM teams to ensure emergency contact information is up to dateActive shooter trainingMaintain accessible security and safety web page
• Manage policies and procedures for employee terminations
• Hire on-site security officers to assist with employee terminations as needed
• Leverage industry experts by hiring qualified 3rd party vendor to provide skilled Security Administrators
• Manage an industry-standard EP program integrating personnel, protocols, systems and technology for the CEO and key executives
• Partner with internal business units (HR, Legal) in conducting internal investigations
• Engage a more comprehensive travel assistance program for employees that offers 24/7 up-to-date travel advisories, guidance and in-country assistance
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, and solid judgement
  

Profile required

Experience Needed:

• 15 years’ experience within law enforcement and/or a large public corporation
• Experience with access control and CCTV software
• Experience leading Security Operations Center (SOC)
• Risk management
  

Educational Requirements:

• Associates degree in an area of study relevant to this position