Associate Director, Executive & Employee Protection

RBC•Jersey City, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a security professional seeking a greater role that brings global impact? As an Associate Director, Executive & Event Protection, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety & security of RBC's 97,000+ employees worldwide. Additionally, you will be responsible for the operational aspects of RBC’s Executive Protection program along with providing security planning expertise and guidance for events across the enterprise. In this role, your knowledge of threat risk assessments, security planning, executive protection, and operational implementation will contribute to the continuity of RBC’s operations.

Requirements

Proven years of relevant experience in physical security
Excellent understanding of Threat Risk Assessments, Security Planning, Security Operations
Experience in Executive Protection, working in multiple geographic locations
A knowledge of the law enforcement community, the Criminal Code of Canada, and related Statutes to maintain an effective liaison relationship with Police & other security & Government agencies
Diplomatic skills and proven competency to interact with all levels of Management while displaying a high level of security professionalism and discretion
Ability to recognize actual or potential security breaches and respond to all incidents that may impact personnel or site security and/or safety of Executives or Employees
Solid understanding of risk mitigation strategies
Must be able to travel 50–70% of the time to support business objectives and client needs

Nice To Haves

Post Secondary education from a recognized college or university, preferably in the areas of International Relations, Security / Strategic / Intelligence Studies, Political Science
CPP ‘Certified Protection Profession’ designation from ASIS International

Responsibilities

Security planning for executive trips and events, attendance at events- often outside regular hours
Primary response to security incidents involving designated employees or events
Conduct reviews, assessments, planning, consultations, and guidance on security issues to designated employees
Manage emergency situations including security threats, but also including emergencies that involve response to natural and man-made disasters, medical emergencies and travel logistics
Provide front-line management to relevant vendors
Project management of security related projects

Benefits

bonuses
flexible benefits
competitive compensation
commissions
stock where applicable
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
Flexible work/life balance options
Opportunities to do challenging work
Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
Access to a variety of job opportunities across business
paid time-off plan
401(k) program with company-matching contributions
health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance