Regional Facilities Manager - Banking

Our client is a commercial bank seeking a Head of Branch Banking Facilities & Security Officer. This is a unique, high-visibility role operating as a hands-on individual contributor, responsible for overseeing all aspects of corporate and retail real estate properties, physical facilities management, and corporate physical security.

The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between facilities operations and physical security management, coordinating vendor networks to ensure that all branches and corporate locations are safe, fully compliant, and impeccably maintained. This position is hybrid eligible but requires travelling to different branches throughout Connecticut

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Key Responsibiliti

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Facilities & Property Managem

• entDay-to-Day Operations: Serve as the central point of contact for all facilities requests, routine maintenance, emergency repairs, and preventative routines (including extermination, HVAC, and fire safet
• y).Lease & Property Administration: Oversee lease renewals, monitor and enforce contract conditions, and coordinate with landlords across a multi-state real estate portfol
• io.Site Readiness & Maintenance: Ensure all retail locations remain safe and accessible year-round, specifically managing seasonal property challenges such as winter weather, snow removal, and parking lot maintenance for East Coast locatio
• ns.Vendor Coordination: Actively manage third-party service providers, contractors, and maintenance vendors to ensure high service standards and cost-effective delive

ry.Physical Security & Complia

• nceSecurity Officer Designation: Act as the bank’s designated physical security officer, taking complete ownership of site safety across all corporate and retail locatio
• ns.Systems Management: Manage hardware and digital security infrastructure, including alarm systems, access codes, local permitting, keycard protocols, and CCTV video reviews upon reque
• st.Vendor Oversight: Oversee relationships with external security and IT infrastructure vendors to ensure maximum system uptime and compliance with banking regulatio
• ns.Future Planning: Assess, evaluate, and potentially implement on-site security personnel or parking operations as the organization’s footprint expan
• ds.Business Continuity Support: Partner internally to coordinate critical physical compliance measures, such as local fire inspections and basic safety dril

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Candidate Qualificat

• ionsExperience: 7 years of experience in property management, facilities coordination, or corporate physical secur
• ity.Industry Background: Prior experience in banking or finance is highly valued, but candidates with facilities experience in high-compliance, multi-site retail, hospitality, or corporate environments will be fully conside
• red.Technical Proficiency: Strong foundational knowledge of facilities maintenance requirements, commercial lease agreements, and physical security hardware/software infrastruct