VPII, Head of Enterprise Security and Resilience

LPL Financial • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

At LPL, people leaders hold the key to the employee experience — shaping culture, driving performance, and guiding individuals to new heights. Because when that happens, we all win – clients, LPL, and most importantly our, employees. If you're ready to lead with intention and discover what’s possible, LPL Financial invites you to apply today. The VPII, Head of Enterprise Security and Resilience is a senior, visible people 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.
• 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.
• Discretion in handling sensitive information and executive‑level matters.
• Hands‑on experience with security technology platforms (access control, surveillance, GPS tracking)
• 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: Executive
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees