Deputy Director of Corporate Security

Wintrust Financial Corporation • Rosemont, IL

111d • $117,000 - $170,000

About The Position

The Deputy Director of Corporate Security will be responsible for identifying, investigating, assessing, and mitigating active and potential external or internal threats to Wintrust employees and assets. Additionally, the Deputy Director of Corporate Security will assist in the development and implementation of strategies to protect employees and assets from those threats.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in a criminal justice, law, or financial related discipline.
• 15+ years of law enforcement leadership experience with emphasis on investigations, crisis response, and threat mitigation.
• Combined 20 years working in law enforcement and/or in a Senior Corporate Security position including leadership experience in both.
• Expert level knowledge and experience in crisis management.
• Certification as a Threat Manager.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Deputy Director of Corporate Security to ensure continuity of operations in the Director's absence.
• Assist and consult on the development of strategies, techniques, policies, and procedures relating to the protection of employees and assets.
• Oversee and conduct all threat related investigations through to resolution.
• Manage the Insider Threat Program and Threat Management Team.
• Serve as SME and resource in crisis management.
• Analyze the root causes of physical security incidents to implement corrective actions and countermeasures.
• Develop actionable threat-related insights through participation in working groups, government organizations, and trade associations.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment
• Short-term and long-term Disability Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Transportation and Commuting Benefits
• Banking Benefits
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree