Global Security - Exec Sec - Strategy Preparedness & Govern Dir - NY

VetJobs • New York, NY

4d • $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

JPMorganChase is seeking a strategic, mission-driven professional to lead strategy, operational governance, and preparedness for its Executive Security and Global Major Events team. The role helps deliver unified, intelligence-led protection for firm leadership, high-visibility events, and key clients across the program lifecycle, from defining design-basis threats and designing layered controls to conducting periodic testing and assessments.

Based in New York City, the position reports to the Head of Executive Security and partners with teams across Global Security and stakeholders in strategy, intelligence, threat management, crisis management, and campus security. The role shapes the program’s operating model and aligns priorities, resourcing, and execution across domestic and international activity. It requires sound judgment, discretion, and effectiveness in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Formal training or certification in Strategy, Preparedness and Governance concepts, and at least 10 years of applied experience in security, military, or law enforcement roles.
• Prior law enforcement experience with a demonstrated record in protective, investigative, or high-risk operational environments.
• Experience in executive security and major-events operations, including risk assessment, incident management, crisis and contingency planning, layered controls, and work in highly controlled or regulated environments.
• Experience designing and leading preparedness programs, including tabletop exercises, crisis simulations, and business-continuity integration for executive protection or major events.
• Strong program, project, and operating-model leadership, including process design, operating rhythms, performance reporting, and measurable outcomes across cross-functional initiatives.
• Ability to influence and advise senior and executive-level stakeholders across business lines and corporate functions, aligning priorities, resourcing, and execution through clear communication, working sessions, briefings, and written materials.
• Sound judgment and composed communication under pressure; ability to prioritize competing demands, meet tight deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment, including on-call support as required.
• Ability to translate security and technology concepts for technical and non-technical audiences and explain needs, trade-offs, and value at an executive level.
• Eligibility to work in the United States and pass a comprehensive background check, including compliance with the Lautenberg Amendment.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain international travel documents such as a U.S. passport or equivalent.
• Meets eligibility requirements of the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (HR-218).
• Holds or is eligible to obtain a current New York State Armed Guard License and a New York City Unrestricted Concealed Carry Handgun License.
• Physically fit for operational environments, including extended standing and walking and the ability to lift up to 60 pounds as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced education or professional certification in security management, emergency management, business continuity, or a related discipline, such as Certified Protection Professional, Physical Security Professional, or equivalent.
• Experience in a large, complex, matrixed organization with a global footprint and executive-level cross-functional stakeholder accountability.
• Familiarity with security technology platforms, access control systems, or command-and-control environments relevant to executive protection or major events.
• Experience leading vendor management programs, including performance measurement, contract oversight, and service delivery accountability.
• Prior experience in financial services, corporate security, or a similarly regulated environment, with exposure to governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead program strategy, planning, budgeting support, and project management; provide stakeholder reporting and measurable outcomes to maintain program readiness and appropriate resourcing.
• Evolve the global operating model for executive security and major events, including design-basis threat definition, layered controls, testing, and assessments.
• Build partnerships across lines of business, corporate functions, and Global Security teams to align priorities, resourcing, and execution domestically and internationally.
• Define and manage operating and quality metrics covering readiness, coverage delivery, incident management, vendor performance, and adherence to standards.
• Improve processes, identify operational risks, and strengthen controls to support auditable, high-integrity operations.
• Ensure plans, standards, and measures support a discreet protective posture that optimizes safety and privacy for firm leadership.
• Partner with technical teams to identify technology enhancements, support implementation and adoption, and measure operational impact.
• Lead working sessions and stakeholder forums, communicate discreetly, and deliver concise briefings on operational issues and incidents informed by reporting and threat assessments.
• Complete required training and provide feedback to keep procedures and policies current and aligned with industry best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed