Employer: Citigroup Inc.
Location: Miami, Florida, United States
Position Summary:
The Director of Security plays a key leadership and strategic role within Citi Security & Investigative Services (CSIS) for a specific region. The position is responsible for maintaining relationships with senior management in the region and implementing strategies to ensure a high level of customer service to our clients, the continued growth and development of staff, as well as the quality assurance of the CSIS brand.
The Regional Director of Security is responsible for:
Ensuring the appropriate utilization of security resources thereby ensuring the strategic management of the CSIS function
Reviewing entries in the designated platforms / systems to ensure accuracy, compliance with standards and closure
Expense management, ensuring timeliness of payments, budget management, budget planning. This includes the management, review and approval of all security personnel T&E and requisitions within the region
Managing and developing relationships with other Global Functions teams such as ARR, CRS and CBS to support their needs and enhance the CSIS brand
Create strategies to ensure operational effectiveness of all security personnel. This includes maintaining record retention and storage, annual office reviews, maintaining asset inventory logs, equipment and supply requisitions, and all other operational functions necessary for the continuation of business.
Provide the framework and direction of coaching and development initiatives for regional staff. He/she will have overall responsible for the recruitment and selection of new staff in the region and will be responsible for any disciplinary issues or other HR related issues concerning security personnel. He/she will oversee the management of each employee’s performance and be responsible for staff performance evaluations, goals and objectives.
Implementing plans to ensure that risk assessments are conducted in accordance with CSIS Policy for facilities
Creating plans and framework to ensure accurate reporting and management of security incidents
Creating standards for Operational Readiness Exercises and ensuring that these standards are adhered uniformly across the region
Developing relationships with external organizations to share best practices and intelligence (to include financial institutions, specialized member-based organizations, law enforcement and government agencies).
In addition to the above functions related to the day-to-day operations incumbent will also be responsible for managing, developing and coordinating the Global Security Program in their region.
Coordination across the Region:
Represent the region on CSIS Global Security forums and projects and provide feedback on such representation to all security personnel in the Region.
Continually review and evaluate regional security functions to ensure least cost service and appropriate resource allocation.
Identify and ensure that all incidents are properly reported to CSIS Senior Management and Business Management, and investigated with appropriate internal and external resources
Provide an avenue to review all security incidents in the region to ensure the sharing of tactical intelligence and information across the region and between regions.
Manage global/regional security initiatives across clusters/countries in the region and work with CSIS Cluster/Country Managers to ensure the appropriate allocation of resources to such initiatives.
Recommend policy or program revisions as a result of regional requirements.
Ensure that Safety and Security Policy standards are adhered to and review and approve where appropriate requests for policy exceptions.
Develop and maintain a CSIS Crisis Response plan, including appropriate resources to maintain a Crisis Command Centre to provide 24-hour coverage.
Create strategies in support of development of training and awareness programs consistent with corporate requirements and responsive to the needs of the region
Oversees the site surveys and reports process for all businesses and locations using regional personnel and provides guideline adjustments if necessary
Liaison with external agencies and leverage relations/services for all regional businesses.
Develop an appropriate regional Security Technology Strategy to ensure the innovate use of technology to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the Security Program and ensure that all technology applications are consistent to corporate standards.
Develop and maintain a Security Training Program for Security Managers in the Region.
Will have oversight of projects work undertaken by the Technical Security Manager for the region and where
necessary assist in prioritizing such work.
Performance:
Will work with the CSIS Area Security Managers and Operations, in the region to ensure the appropriate utilization of CSIS resources to obtain the optimum results from security efforts
Will ensure effective leveraging of work volume against resources based on skill sets and prioritization
Will demonstrate strategic and analytical skills and critical decision-making capabilities
Will demonstrate examples of strong management skills, to include staff development, and business negotiation capabilities
Ensure excellent verbal and written communication skills from security personnel
Personnel:
Will develop programs and processes to ensure the proper coaching and development of staff. Will ensure consistency across the region’s management structure.
Compliance:
Will establish and oversee processes within the region to ensure compliance to all standards, policies, regulations and laws are adhered to, and records of such are maintained. Will be responsible for all endorsement or attestation of such compliance areas and retention of records as they affect security personnel.
Incumbent will also be responsible for representing Citi in dealings with regional business heads, legal, compliance and audit with regard to intelligence and security matters. Responsible for special projects and assignments as designated by the Executive Regional Director.
Qualifications
10+ years financial industry security or law enforcement experience (or combination thereof)
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally
Proficiency in office skills: Computer, typing, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
A strong knowledge of the security industry, risks and trends
A deep understanding of Security operations; processes and controls
A strong understanding of applicable federal/state statutes as they relate to security
A strong understanding of Security codes and relevant policies, standards, guidelines and processes to include HR and employee issues
Excellent communication, personal and leadership skills needed for working with peers, management and business customers
Excellent report writing skills needed to evaluate CSIS results and provide reports for CSIS and the business
Possesses and has delivered excellent management traits to include: dependable results, performance, goals and efficiency
Possesses a creative, visionary mindset, able to recognize/adapt to change before it occurs with new processes for improvement
Possesses a strong analytical background as well as the ability to multi-task
Ability to work independent in the position with minimum guidance, is self-sufficient and a self-starter
Able to multitask by carrying a diverse and complex workload
Bilingual English & Spanish required
Other Location: Costa Rica,Heredia,Heredia
Travel Time: Yes, 50 % of the Time
Job ID: 15060683
How to Apply
http://goo.gl/NRu5Wr
Location: Miami, Florida, United States
Position Summary:
The Director of Security plays a key leadership and strategic role within Citi Security & Investigative Services (CSIS) for a specific region. The position is responsible for maintaining relationships with senior management in the region and implementing strategies to ensure a high level of customer service to our clients, the continued growth and development of staff, as well as the quality assurance of the CSIS brand.
The Regional Director of Security is responsible for:
Ensuring the appropriate utilization of security resources thereby ensuring the strategic management of the CSIS function
Reviewing entries in the designated platforms / systems to ensure accuracy, compliance with standards and closure
Expense management, ensuring timeliness of payments, budget management, budget planning. This includes the management, review and approval of all security personnel T&E and requisitions within the region
Managing and developing relationships with other Global Functions teams such as ARR, CRS and CBS to support their needs and enhance the CSIS brand
Create strategies to ensure operational effectiveness of all security personnel. This includes maintaining record retention and storage, annual office reviews, maintaining asset inventory logs, equipment and supply requisitions, and all other operational functions necessary for the continuation of business.
Provide the framework and direction of coaching and development initiatives for regional staff. He/she will have overall responsible for the recruitment and selection of new staff in the region and will be responsible for any disciplinary issues or other HR related issues concerning security personnel. He/she will oversee the management of each employee’s performance and be responsible for staff performance evaluations, goals and objectives.
Implementing plans to ensure that risk assessments are conducted in accordance with CSIS Policy for facilities
Creating plans and framework to ensure accurate reporting and management of security incidents
Creating standards for Operational Readiness Exercises and ensuring that these standards are adhered uniformly across the region
Developing relationships with external organizations to share best practices and intelligence (to include financial institutions, specialized member-based organizations, law enforcement and government agencies).
In addition to the above functions related to the day-to-day operations incumbent will also be responsible for managing, developing and coordinating the Global Security Program in their region.
Coordination across the Region:
Represent the region on CSIS Global Security forums and projects and provide feedback on such representation to all security personnel in the Region.
Continually review and evaluate regional security functions to ensure least cost service and appropriate resource allocation.
Identify and ensure that all incidents are properly reported to CSIS Senior Management and Business Management, and investigated with appropriate internal and external resources
Provide an avenue to review all security incidents in the region to ensure the sharing of tactical intelligence and information across the region and between regions.
Manage global/regional security initiatives across clusters/countries in the region and work with CSIS Cluster/Country Managers to ensure the appropriate allocation of resources to such initiatives.
Recommend policy or program revisions as a result of regional requirements.
Ensure that Safety and Security Policy standards are adhered to and review and approve where appropriate requests for policy exceptions.
Develop and maintain a CSIS Crisis Response plan, including appropriate resources to maintain a Crisis Command Centre to provide 24-hour coverage.
Create strategies in support of development of training and awareness programs consistent with corporate requirements and responsive to the needs of the region
Oversees the site surveys and reports process for all businesses and locations using regional personnel and provides guideline adjustments if necessary
Liaison with external agencies and leverage relations/services for all regional businesses.
Develop an appropriate regional Security Technology Strategy to ensure the innovate use of technology to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the Security Program and ensure that all technology applications are consistent to corporate standards.
Develop and maintain a Security Training Program for Security Managers in the Region.
Will have oversight of projects work undertaken by the Technical Security Manager for the region and where
necessary assist in prioritizing such work.
Performance:
Will work with the CSIS Area Security Managers and Operations, in the region to ensure the appropriate utilization of CSIS resources to obtain the optimum results from security efforts
Will ensure effective leveraging of work volume against resources based on skill sets and prioritization
Will demonstrate strategic and analytical skills and critical decision-making capabilities
Will demonstrate examples of strong management skills, to include staff development, and business negotiation capabilities
Ensure excellent verbal and written communication skills from security personnel
Personnel:
Will develop programs and processes to ensure the proper coaching and development of staff. Will ensure consistency across the region’s management structure.
Compliance:
Will establish and oversee processes within the region to ensure compliance to all standards, policies, regulations and laws are adhered to, and records of such are maintained. Will be responsible for all endorsement or attestation of such compliance areas and retention of records as they affect security personnel.
Incumbent will also be responsible for representing Citi in dealings with regional business heads, legal, compliance and audit with regard to intelligence and security matters. Responsible for special projects and assignments as designated by the Executive Regional Director.
Qualifications
10+ years financial industry security or law enforcement experience (or combination thereof)
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally
Proficiency in office skills: Computer, typing, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
A strong knowledge of the security industry, risks and trends
A deep understanding of Security operations; processes and controls
A strong understanding of applicable federal/state statutes as they relate to security
A strong understanding of Security codes and relevant policies, standards, guidelines and processes to include HR and employee issues
Excellent communication, personal and leadership skills needed for working with peers, management and business customers
Excellent report writing skills needed to evaluate CSIS results and provide reports for CSIS and the business
Possesses and has delivered excellent management traits to include: dependable results, performance, goals and efficiency
Possesses a creative, visionary mindset, able to recognize/adapt to change before it occurs with new processes for improvement
Possesses a strong analytical background as well as the ability to multi-task
Ability to work independent in the position with minimum guidance, is self-sufficient and a self-starter
Able to multitask by carrying a diverse and complex workload
Bilingual English & Spanish required
Other Location: Costa Rica,Heredia,Heredia
Travel Time: Yes, 50 % of the Time
Job ID: 15060683
How to Apply
http://goo.gl/NRu5Wr