Senior Director, Regional Head of Security (Americas) - Global Corporate Security

BNY Mellon • New York, NY

7d • $136,500 - $350,000

About The Position

BNY is seeking a Senior Director, Regional Head of Security, Americas, to join its Corporate Security Team in New York City. The role leads corporate security strategy and operations across the Americas, safeguarding people, facilities, and assets. It partners with Global Real Estate and Workplace Experience to support safe, secure, and resilient workplaces and effective delivery of regional security services.

The position provides leadership and oversight to regional security managers, ensuring consistent execution of security programs and alignment with enterprise objectives. It oversees the Global Command Center, including operational effectiveness and coordination with regional and enterprise security priorities. The role supports executive protection matters as appropriate, standardizes regional security policies and practices while adapting them to geographic, regulatory, and business requirements, and builds partnerships with law enforcement and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 15+ years of total work experience; preferred.
• 5–7 years of management experience; preferred.
• Experience in corporate security leadership, regional security operations, and workplace security program management.
• Ability to build and maintain law enforcement relationships across federal, state, and local partners to support security planning, response coordination, and risk management.
• Strong leadership, sound judgment, and ability to build effective partnerships across business, operational, and control functions.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in physical security and/or investigations.
• ASO qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate security strategy and operations across the Americas region.
• Provide oversight and leadership to regional security managers.
• Partner with Global Real Estate and Workplace Experience on workplace security objectives.
• Oversee the Global Command Center and ensure effective operational coordination.
• Support executive protection matters in coordination with internal stakeholders and leadership.
• Build and maintain relationships with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners.
• Standardize security policies, procedures, and operating practices across geographic locations.
• Align regional security programs with enterprise standards, regulatory requirements, and local business needs.
• Foster partnerships with internal stakeholders to advance strategic security initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Wellbeing programs and flexible global resources and tools.
• Paid leaves, including paid volunteer time.
• 401(k) plan for eligible employees.
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance for eligible employees and dependents.
• Other paid time off benefits, such as vacation and sick time, depending on the position offered.
• Potential eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award.

What This Job Offers

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