VPII, Head of Enterprise Security and Resilience

LPL Financial • San Diego, CA

19d • $166,242 - $277,070

About The Position

The VPII, Head of Enterprise Security and Resilience is a senior, visible leader responsible for designing, executing, and continuously improving a comprehensive corporate security program across all offices and business operations. This role oversees physical security and crisis management, leads a global team; integrates risk intelligence; partners closely with Cyber, IT, BCP, and Risk, and develops strategic operating procedures and playbooks that enable swift, cohesive responses to threats: protecting our people, facilities, and reputation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Risk Management, Business, Organizational Leadership, or related field (master’s preferred).
• 15+ years of progressive experience in corporate security, threat management, law enforcement, military, or intelligence, with proven success leading global programs.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic threat intelligence, risk analysis, cyber security, and physical security operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and crisis management skills; executive‑presence with the ability to brief senior leaders.
• Experience partnering with Law Enforcement, intelligence agencies, and private security providers.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with financial‑industry regulations and executive privacy concerns.
• High discretion in handling sensitive information and executive‑level matters.
• Hands‑on experience with security technology platforms (access control, surveillance, GPS tracking)
• Strong project management and budgeting capabilities
• Comfortable with international travel and flexible hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Governance: Build and socialize a holistic enterprise security strategy, program roadmap, and operating model; author and maintain security operating manuals, playbooks, and SOPs that drive standardized, rapid incident response.
• Physical Security: Own the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of physical security controls (access control, surveillance, visitor management, executive protection, GPS tracking, and guard operations) across corporate and satellite sites.
• Crisis Management & Incident Leadership: Develop and maintain crisis response plans; lead executive‑level incident management; coordinate cross‑functional response during events (e.g., threats to executives, workplace violence, natural disasters).
• Risk Intelligence: Establish and mature threat monitoring, intelligence fusion, and risk analysis capabilities; collaborate with internal/external intelligence partners to detect, assess, and respond to emerging threats.
• Cyber & Resilience Partnership: Serve as a key partner to Cybersecurity, IT, BCP, and Enterprise Risk to align physical and logical controls, share intelligence, and ensure cohesive defense and recovery strategies.
• Regulatory & Policy Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial‑industry regulations and internal policies related to executive safety, privacy, and facility operations; maintain documentation and audit readiness.
• People Leadership: Lead and develop a global team of security professionals; set goals, establish performance metrics, mentor emerging leaders, and foster a culture of precision, accountability, and service.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner effectively with senior leadership to brief on risks and mitigation strategies; build strong relationships with Law Enforcement, intelligence agencies, and security providers.
• Budget & Vendor Management: Oversee security budgets, vendor performance, service levels, and technology lifecycle; drive value while elevating control effectiveness.

Benefits

• LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level