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Director Of Global Security

Employer: Thomson Reuters
Location:  New York, United States
Director, Global Security, Americas – Corp Group - JREQ037916
Position Summary:
The Director of Global Security, Americas leads the overall management and direction for the Security program in the designated region, as is responsible for the safety of employees and the protection of company assets. Strategically develops and directs global policies, guidelines and programs to promote a safe and secure work environment. Responsible for strategic
planning, security operations management and crisis management activities. The development of recommendations for enhanced security is a core element of this position. This role is also responsible for leading confidential investigations and acting as liaison with local and federal law enforcement agencies when necessary.

Major Areas of Accountability:
Develops, communicates and implements security guidelines and/or policies for the company relative to employee safety, building access, physical security, use of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) and other security functions. Routinely audits practices to ensure compliance. Responsible for all Security programs in the Americas region.
Strategically reviews, establishes and implements operational procedures to protect employees and property from fire, bomb threats, weather, medical and other crisis events or emergencies. Leads a multi discipline Workplace Violence prevention team, which is charged with the early and safe resolution of threatening or potentially violent situations. Prepares and instructs training in violence prevention with Human Resources.
Conducts sensitive investigations relating to employee safety or misconduct, theft, property damage, fraud and other issues involving standards of business conduct. Works closely with HR executives and Business Unit representatives to resolve such incidents in a timely manner. Confers with representatives of local government to ensure cooperation and coordination of activities with law enforcement and other appropriate agencies.
Works closely with Security Managers and facility management personnel throughout the organization. Interfaces with Health and Safety, IT Security, Compliance, and Internal Audit professionals on cross functional teams as appropriate to minimize risk to the company. Accountable for the maintenance and continuous development of a network of security professionals to ensure access to industry best practices and auxiliary resources.
Responsible for the supervision, development and coaching of staff members. Mentors and develops leaders and key talent within Americas region. Promotes opportunities for knowledge sharing and skill building globally.

Responsibility for the Work of Others:
This role leads the Americas security operations. Directly manages the regional Security Managers.

Financial Responsibility:
Oversees and leads the management of operating budgets and capital expenditures for the Americas region in Security. Responsible for tracking, monitoring, and providing performance metrics for this region.

We are the leading source of intelligent information for the world’s businesses and professionals, providing customers with competitive advantage. Intelligent information is a unique synthesis of human intelligence, industry expertise and innovative technology that provides decision-makers with the knowledge to act, enabling them to make better decisions faster. We deliver this must-have insight to the financial and risk, legal, tax and accounting, intellectual property and science and media markets, powered by the world’s most trusted news organization.

Qualifications
Travel 25-50%:
Travel both domestic US and international is required. Travel would not typically be longer than five business days.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree required, MBA or Advanced Degree Preferred.
Experience:
10+ years of previous managerial experience working in a corporate setting in an internal security department or equivalent environment.

Essential Skills:
Forward looking, strategic leader that works well within a fast paced, dynamic, multi-cultural business environment. Comfortable working with all levels of the organization
Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of sensitive and confidential issues
Ability to negotiate compromises between others.
Proven discretionary judgment with ability to resolve both routine and non-routine issues
Ability to work in a team-based environment with other business professionals
Experienced in strategic planning, budget process and resource allocation
Demonstrated ability to multi-task within a rapidly changing environment
Strong project management, organizational and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to: establish and cultivate professional relationships; analyze both data and situations for appropriate response; positively affect organizational dynamics; and manage special projects.
Excellent written and verbal communications
Ability to meet deadlines
Desirable Skills/Experience:
Thought Leadership
Strong investigative and case management skills
Knowledge of major regulatory requirements such as, but not limited to, Sarbanes-Oxley, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Securities and Exchange Commission, etc.
Knowledge of business continuity and crisis management planning and procedures
Knowledge on information security planning measures
Bilingual in Spanish
Former law enforcement or intelligence experience
Professional certifications such as CPP, PSP, CFE, etc.

At Thomson Reuters, we believe what we do matters. We are passionate about our work, inspired by the impact it has on our business and our customers. As a team, we believe in winning as one – collaborating to reach shared goals, and developing through challenging and meaningful experiences. With over 60,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we work flexibly across boundaries and realize innovations that help shape industries around the world. Making this happen is a dynamic, evolving process, and we count on each employee to be a catalyst in driving our performance – and their own.

As a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer providing a drug-free workplace.

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Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

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