Director of Security

Financial Institution | Multi-Site Domestic Operations | New York, NY

Salary Range: $270,000 – $290,000 annually

A leading financial institution with multiple offices throughout the United States is seeking an experienced and highly capable Director of Security to lead enterprise-wide security operations, executive protection coordination, risk management initiatives, and physical security strategy. This position is based in New York City, with 10%-15% travel requirements.

This role requires a proven leader with a strong blend of law enforcement supervisory experience and high-level corporate security management expertise. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional operational judgment, executive presence, and the ability to oversee complex security programs across multiple domestic locations in a highly regulated and fast-paced environment.

Position Overview

The Director of Security will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing all aspects of the organization’s physical security and protective operations program. This individual will work closely with executive leadership to ensure the safety of personnel, facilities, assets, and operations while maintaining operational continuity and regulatory alignment.

The position requires both strategic leadership and hands-on operational oversight, including coordination with law enforcement agencies, vendor management, incident response planning, executive protection oversight, and multi-site security operations management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage enterprise-wide physical security operations across multiple U.S. offices and facilities
• Develop and execute comprehensive security strategies, policies, and procedures
• Oversee executive protection coordination for senior leadership and key personnel
• Manage security vendors, guard force operations, and contracted protective services
• Conduct threat assessments, vulnerability assessments, and security audits
• Develop and maintain emergency response, crisis management, and business continuity protocols
• Coordinate investigations involving workplace incidents, threats, fraud, or security breaches
• Build and maintain strong relationships with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies
• Oversee access control systems, surveillance technologies, alarm systems, and related security infrastructure
• Prepare executive-level reports, risk briefings, and strategic security recommendations
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial industry security standards and corporate policies
• Lead, mentor, and develop security personnel and regional security managers
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Prior law enforcement experience required, preferably in a supervisory, command-level, investigative, or specialized operational capacity
• Significant corporate security leadership experience within a large organization, financial institution, or similarly complex environment
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-site security operations
• Strong leadership, organizational, and crisis management capabilities
• Experience overseeing executive protection operations and protective intelligence initiatives
• Proven ability to manage sensitive incidents with professionalism and discretion
• Strong understanding of physical security systems, risk mitigation strategies, and emergency response planning
• Excellent communication and executive briefing skills
• Ability to travel domestically as needed
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within banking, finance, or other highly regulated industries
• Military leadership experience is a plus
• Professional security certifications such as CPP, PSP, PCI, or similar credentials preferred
• Experience managing large security budgets and vendor contracts
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $270,000 – $290,000 annually
• Executive-level benefits package
• Performance-based bonus potential
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off and travel accommodations when applicable
  
  

This is an opportunity to join a highly professional organization seeking a security leader capable of operating at both the strategic and operational level while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, and leadership.