EMEA & Asia (Ex-India) Regional Head of Corporate Security

Overview

At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.

We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.

Global Security protects the firm’s employees and assets throughout the world. Global Security responsibilities include the development of security and safety policies and procedures, regulatory and legislative compliance, physical security operations, incident & crisis management, and customer/visitor/client safety, workplace violence, life safety, executive protection, and elements of pre-employment screening.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Physical Security Senior Director to oversee and manage our security operations across EMEA & Asia. This pivotal role requires a dynamic leader with exceptional communication and people management skills who can effectively work under pressure and handle difficult circumstances. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of our personnel, assets, facilities, and all regional corporate events and additionally, maintain ongoing relationships with intelligence and law enforcement authorities.

Key responsibilities :
Lead and manage multiple security teams across various locations in EMEA & Asia, develop and implement strategic security plans and policies.

Conduct regular performance reviews and provide training and development opportunities for security team members.

Ensure all security operations comply with internal policies and standards, local laws, and regulations.

Oversee the implementation of all physical security operations across multiple locations & build and maintain an ongoing liaison and partnership with local law enforcement and emergency services.

Conduct regular risk and site security assessments & develop and implement risk mitigation strategies whilst managing crisis situations and emergency responses effectively.

Working effectively with the second and third lines of defense to support audits, exams, and other reviews, and to address risk and control issues.

Ownership of security planning and execution for all regional corporate internal and external events

Coordinate and oversee team efforts with event planners and other stakeholders to ensure comprehensive security coverage & develop and implement event-specific security protocols and contingency plans.

Serving as the primary point of contact for security-related matters & maintain clear and effective communication to Global Security Management, and stakeholders, including senior business leaders, employees, and external partners.

You will own budget Management; developing and managing the security department budget & ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources and manage procurement of services.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills.

Extensive corporate experience working closely with a highly sophisticated and demanding stakeholder base. Previous financial services industry experience is preferred along with a military or law enforcement background.

Extensive experience in security management, with experience in a senior leadership role overseeing multiple teams.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to articulate complex security concepts to diverse audiences.

Proven track record of effectively managing and developing high performing teams. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels.

Experience in managing and coordinating emergency response operations and crisis management.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Capable of making sound decisions under pressure.

Familiarity with modern security systems and surveillance technologies.

Thorough understanding of EMEA security regulations and industry best practices.

Experience in planning and securing large-scale corporate events.

Willingness to travel as required and be available for emergency situations outside of regular working hours.

Strong people leadership presence who coaches, motivates, inspires confidence, and helps colleagues to develop and be successful.

Resilient, adaptable, and able to thrive and lead in challenging environments.

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards:

America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024

World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024

Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024

Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion , Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024

“Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024

Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024

Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023

Our Benefits and Rewards:
BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

Employer Description:
For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments and safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world’s financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It’s the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers.