Vice President, Physical Security Risk

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2d•Hybrid

About The Position

A Vice President (Manager) within Teneo Risk is a core, client facing member of our account teams. As a Vice President you are responsible for assisting with the definition and execution of strategic programs and initiatives in support of Teneo clients. This may include but not be limited to helping clients identify vulnerabilities in their businesses, conducting risk assessments of key threats and risks to a company’s readiness, develop and implement defense measures and robust response tactics, and helping clients build a roadmap for a holistic enterprise security system. Often our client work will result in the execution of the strategic roadmap, thus the ability to establish long-term, trust-based relationships is crucial. Vice Presidents are highly motivated and dedicated individuals who are able to deal directly with senior clients and internal team members on strategy, new business ideas, thought leadership, and industry trends. Vice Presidents will work closely with Senior Vice President and Managing Director Account Leaders to manage client engagements and deliver best-in-class service. Given we work directly with CEOs of major global corporations, including a large percentage of Fortune 100 firms, and on some of the highest profile, strategic engagements, we hold our people and our work to the highest standard.

Requirements

10+ years’ experience as a corporate security professional in private security as a consultant/practitioner focused on assessment of critical security threats, risks and mitigation strategies.
Bachelor’s degree from a top tier college or university
Fluency in evaluating and developing holistic security programs and deployment of such programs.
Strong experience and demonstrated desire and dedication to delivering project deliverables and meeting milestones in infrastructure protection.
Experience and demonstrated understanding of security technology and integration systems, including both enterprise-level and residential systems.
Able to grasp how new technologies work and how they might be applied to achieve security/risk solutions.
Proven problem-solving skills, and the ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems, driving solutions through to resolution.
Powerfully persuasive with the ability to communicate clearly, comfortably, and professionally – both verbally and written.
Strong project management skills with the ability to establish priorities, produce high quality deliverables, and manage expectations across multiple clients.

Nice To Haves

A broad understanding of the state of the security technology industry and how this technology is deployed across commercial and residential environments.
The ability to identify, analyze, and communicate the associated risks regarding physical security technology to clients.
Hands-on experience with access control systems/visitor management systems, video management systems, intrusion detection, and mass notification technology.
Strong facilitation skills and a clear ability to build relationships with business stakeholders at all levels, including executive managers and vendors.
Experience with management or risk management consulting.
Demonstrated history of first-line managing and mentoring junior colleagues
Maintains an entrepreneurial spirit and is innovative by nature – in ideas, approaches, products, etc. and approaches complex issues with intellectual rigor and good judgement.
Master’s degree desirable but not required

Responsibilities

Bring significant physical and cyber security risk management expertise to bear in the delivery of client engagements such as physical security assessments, gap analysis and recommendations and roadmap programs
Advise clients on emergency management and crisis response procedures
Knowledge of DHS Safety Act and applicability to security programs as part of security program delivery
Understand the CEO’s agenda and craft innovative solutions to advance, expedite, and multiply value
Drive impact and value on programs related to physical, reputational, or digital safety and security
Establish mutually beneficial long-term relationships with senior-level clients and serve as a key member of the client account team, directing multiple efforts for clients
Interact directly and be the point person with senior clients to create and execute on strategic initiatives
Manage workstreams and projects including definition of timelines, deliverables, creation of progress reports across the account team, the client, and vendors
Conduct research into emerging threats, trends in the security industry, and advances in technology or methodology and act as a conduit to share these evolutions with technical leadership within the client’s organization to incorporate in their security management planning
Drive the evaluation, development and execution of corporate security and executive protection programs, considering the tactics, techniques, and procedures appropriate for individual clients based on their industry, environment, and risk appetite
Interact directly with clients to facilitate workstream activity, create project deliverables and ensure team is able to meet critical deadlines
Understand and articulate relevant industry trends in order to help supply independent assessments on strategic opportunities and priorities
Collaborate and interact across internal divisions in order to define and deliver the most valuable and meaningful solution for the client
Serve as a workstream lead or project manager across multiple client efforts simultaneously
Responsible for meeting deadlines and timelines
Understand when appropriate to escalate client issues / risks through right chain at client and / or within the internal Teneo management framework
Collaborate and interact across internal divisions in order to craft and deliver the most valuable and meaningful solution for the client
Serve as a role model and mentor to colleagues
Drive and exemplify Teneo culture both internally and externally while working with our clients