What are the responsibilities and job description for the Risk Manager, Executive Protection position at Genworth?
At Genworth, we empower families to navigate the aging journey with confidence. We are compassionate, experienced allies for those navigating care with guidance, products, and services that meet families where they are. Further, we are the spouses, children, siblings, friends, and neighbors of those that need care—and we bring those experiences with us to work in serving our millions of policyholders each day.
We apply that same compassion and empathy as we work with each other and our local communities. Genworth values all perspectives, characteristics, and experiences so that employees can bring their full, authentic selves to work to help each other and our company succeed. We celebrate our diversity and understand that being intentional about inclusion is the only way to create a sense of belonging for all associates. We also invest in the vitality of our local communities through grants from the Genworth Foundation, event sponsorships, and employee volunteerism.
Our four values guide our strategy, our decisions, and our interactions:
Risk Manager, Executive Protection
POSITION LOCATION
Richmond, VA
YOUR ROLE
This role plays a critical role in safeguarding Genworth’s senior leaders, board members, and key stakeholders by delivering discreet, professional, and risk‑based protective services. This position supports the company’s Executive Protection (EP) and Physical Security programs by proactively identifying risks, implementing mitigation strategies, and ensuring a secure environment that enables executives to conduct business safely and confidently.
Working in close partnership with Corporate Security leadership, internal business partners, and external law enforcement, the Executive Protection team supports advance planning, threat assessments, executive travel, and high‑profile meetings and events. The role requires strong situational awareness, sound judgment, and the ability to respond effectively to dynamic and evolving security conditions while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.
What You Will Be Doing
Genworth employees make a difference in people’s lives every day. We’re committed to making a difference in our employees’ lives.
We apply that same compassion and empathy as we work with each other and our local communities. Genworth values all perspectives, characteristics, and experiences so that employees can bring their full, authentic selves to work to help each other and our company succeed. We celebrate our diversity and understand that being intentional about inclusion is the only way to create a sense of belonging for all associates. We also invest in the vitality of our local communities through grants from the Genworth Foundation, event sponsorships, and employee volunteerism.
Our four values guide our strategy, our decisions, and our interactions:
- Make it human. We care about the people that make up our customers, colleagues, and communities.
- Make it about others. We do what's best for our customers and collaborate to drive progress.
- Make it happen. We work with intention toward a common purpose and forge ways forward together.
- Make it better. We create fulfilling purpose-driven careers by learning from the world and each other.
Risk Manager, Executive Protection
POSITION LOCATION
Richmond, VA
YOUR ROLE
This role plays a critical role in safeguarding Genworth’s senior leaders, board members, and key stakeholders by delivering discreet, professional, and risk‑based protective services. This position supports the company’s Executive Protection (EP) and Physical Security programs by proactively identifying risks, implementing mitigation strategies, and ensuring a secure environment that enables executives to conduct business safely and confidently.
Working in close partnership with Corporate Security leadership, internal business partners, and external law enforcement, the Executive Protection team supports advance planning, threat assessments, executive travel, and high‑profile meetings and events. The role requires strong situational awareness, sound judgment, and the ability to respond effectively to dynamic and evolving security conditions while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.
What You Will Be Doing
- Provide close protection and security support for executives during business travel, meetings, and events (domestic and international)
- Conduct protective advances, site assessments, and route planning
- Maintain a low-profile, professional presence aligned with corporate culture
- Support emergency response and incident management involving executives
- Conduct executive travel and event risk assessments, including threat, crime, medical, and geopolitical factors
- Monitor global security developments and emerging threats relevant to executive activity
- Produce concise, actionable intelligence and briefing materials for executives and leadership
- Support go/no-go decisions and mitigation planning for higher-risk travel or events
- Liaise with external partners such as protective service vendors, hotels, transportation providers, and local authorities
- Support crisis management and business continuity activities as needed
- Maintain documentation aligned with Genworth policies, standards, and audit expectations
- Participate in after-action reviews and continuous improvement of executive protection practices
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
- At least 5 years of work experience with 2 years of experience in executive protection, protective intelligence, or security operations
- Background in law enforcement, military, or intelligence roles
- Experience supporting senior executives or high-profile principals
- HR-218 (LEOSA) Credentials
- Demonstrated ability to assess risk, make sound judgments, and remain composed under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel as required (including short-notice travel)
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Genworth employees make a difference in people’s lives every day. We’re committed to making a difference in our employees’ lives.
- Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
- Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
- Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
- Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
- Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
- Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
- Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services
- At this time, Genworth will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this positio
- No agencies please