Cluster Security Lead, South Asia

Control Risks is looking to hire a Cluster Security Lead to support a global banking client, based in Mumbai. This high-profile role will lead and mentor a team of Country Security Managers and external vendors responsible for the physical security of branches, offices, and other facilities within the South Asia cluster (India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh).

Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibility is to keep the bank and its stakeholders safe.
• Oversee and provide expert guidance to ensure the smooth flow of security operations for all commercial, retail and data centre properties within the South Asia cluster.
• Plan, approve and oversee the delivery of security system and operational projects, including tracking and reporting on milestones.
• Manage performance and compliance of all Security Guarding and System partners to meet relevant standards and regulations, vendor capability assessment, negotiation of new/renewal of contracts, vetting, approval of quotations, setting and monitoring KPI's and SLA's
• Ensure all staff responsible for Security duties including vendors are trained and meet certification and qualification standards. Conduct region wide training and seminars as required.
• Draft and approve security processes and procedures and ensure alignment with Group standards.
• Conduct risk/audit assessment to ensure measures in relation to Security are implemented/executed in accordance to established processes and align with Group standards.
• Provide expert advice to all stakeholders in areas related to security.
• Represent security in incident, crisis and BCP phases. Lead critical post incident investigations, root cause analysis and follow up remediation plans.
• Review existing measures and recommend improvement plans to enhance security regime. This includes sourcing and evaluating new technology/processes in the market for possible implementation.
• Drafting and presenting of budget plan for approval.
• Coordinate and work with relevant Government Authorities/Ministries to implement programs/plans and to ensure the bank's policies and guidelines align with the regulatory requirement.
• Conduct event risk assessment and arrangement of security coverage for events including close protection of VVIPs.
• Monitoring of global situation and recommend/implement measures to curb arising trends to safeguard the interest of the bank.
• Represent Security function in various regional forums such risk, crisis, incident, BCP, technology operations and other working groups.
• Support and facilitate the implementation of the partnership Security Playbook.
• Ongoing security risk and operational assessment to ensure compliance with bank standards, escalation of any issues and recommendations for mitigation.
• Monitor and manage the scope of security services and ensure any recommendations or stakeholder requests are properly aligned with account leadership and documented and approved through change request procedures.
• Create and maintain networks within the Bank and externally to be aware of industry changes, impacts upon and threats to the Bank.
• Regular engagement with senior stakeholders of the Bank and other account stakeholder to keep key issues in focus, immediately notify of any security issues and provide support to regional initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of prior commercial security and/or law enforcement related experience with a demonstrated track record of leadership and team management.
• Able to make effective and persuasive presentations on security training, concepts, and procedures to both staff, public groups, and senior management stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using security technology, incident management software, and communication systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective coordination and reporting.
• Proven ability to collaborate with diverse teams and adapt to dynamic situations.
• Knowledge of global security trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.