Vice President, Executive Protection Specialist

BlackRock•New York, NY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Executive Protection Specialist provides protection to key BlackRock executives in New York and during business travel. The role is part of Technology & Operations and works closely with Corporate Security, the Global Events and Corporate Events teams, executive office staff, Corporate Travel and Private Aviation teams, third-party security firms, law enforcement, and security personnel at other organizations. The position leads executive-protection trip planning, advance work, execution, and logistics, including coordination with local security providers and advance visits. It also supports corporate events by assessing global events for executive-protection needs, coordinating staff and vendors, and providing or overseeing security coverage. Other duties include overseeing security in executive office space, supporting security matters such as site security and investigations, maintaining relationships with law enforcement and security providers, and advising on regional security developments and incidents. The role is based in New York City, and candidates must live in the NYC metropolitan area. Relocation assistance is not offered. The position requires availability during evenings and weekends to respond to unexpected emergencies and situations involving BlackRock executives or facilities globally, particularly in the NYC area. BlackRock uses a hybrid work model requiring employees to work in the office at least four days per week, with the flexibility to work from home one day per week. The New York salary range is USD $145,000–$200,000, with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and benefits.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in public safety, law enforcement, or security.
Experience working for C-suite executives in the provision of executive protection.
Previous law enforcement, military, or executive-protection experience.
Experience planning and executing trips and events, including advance coverage.
Executive driving experience.
Experience handling emergencies, including security threats, natural and human-made disasters, medical emergencies, and trip-logistics issues.
Experience providing services for corporate events.
Experience interacting with senior management and their administrative staff, using sound judgment to balance security, confidentiality, and escalation of issues.
Ability to communicate effectively and partner with groups outside Global Executive Services, including knowing when to communicate and advance issues.
Must live in the NYC metropolitan area; the position is based in New York City.
Must be available evenings and weekends to respond to unexpected emergencies and situations involving BlackRock executives or facilities globally.
Bachelor’s degree required.

Nice To Haves

At least 15 years of experience in public safety, law enforcement, or security.
Ability to align with HR 218 (the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act).
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with Spanish-speaking clients, employees, stakeholders, and external partners.
Certification, or ability to obtain certification, as an Armed Security Officer.
Experience providing executive and event protection.
Financial services experience.
A strong network across security personnel at peer financial institutions.
A strong law enforcement network, especially in New York City.
Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide executive protection to key BlackRock executives in New York and during business travel.
Plan and execute executive trips, including advance work, logistics, driver services, close protection, and event coverage.
Support Corporate Security and Events teams at corporate events, coordinating staff and vendors providing security.
Review global events to determine whether executive-protection coverage is required and advise event staff on appropriate protection.
Provide or oversee security support during events and executive activities.
Oversee security in executive office space.
Lead and oversee executive-protection vendors, including acquiring new vendors as needed.
Coordinate with internal and external teams, including executive office staff, Corporate Travel, Private Aviation, security firms, and local security providers.
Maintain relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement officials, with particular emphasis on New York City.
React to and advise on regional security developments and incidents that may affect operations.
Support Corporate Security on security matters, including site security and investigations.
Promote security awareness and encourage collective and individual responsibility for good security practices.