Executive Security Director

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Royal Bank of Canada> Full time

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Are you a seasoned security professional seeking a challenging role that drives global impact? As an Executive Security Director, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and security of RBC's employees worldwide. Additionally, you will be responsible for the operational aspects of RBC's Executive Protection program, providing security planning expertise and guidance for events across the enterprise.

In this role, your knowledge of threat risk assessments, security planning, executive protection, and operational implementation will contribute to the continuity of RBC's operations.

What will you do?

  • Develop and implement comprehensive security plans for executive trips and events
  • Provide primary response to security incidents involving designated employees or events
  • Conduct reviews, assessments, planning, consultations, and guidance on security issues to designated employees
  • Manage emergency situations, including security threats, natural disasters, medical emergencies, and travel logistics
  • Lead front-line management of relevant vendors
  • Project manage security-related projects

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

  • Proven years of relevant experience in physical security
  • Excellent understanding of Threat Risk Assessments, Security Planning, Security Operations
  • Experience in Executive Protection, working in multiple geographic locations
  • A knowledge of the law enforcement community, the Criminal Code of Canada, and related Statutes in order to maintain an effective liaison relationship with Police & other security & Government agencies
  • Diplomatic skills and proven competency to interact with all levels of Management while displaying a high level of security professionalism and discretion
  • Ability to recognize actual or potential security breaches and respond to all incidents that may impact personnel or site security and/or safety of Executives or Employees
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work across various lines of business
  • Solid understanding of risk mitigation strategies
  • Strong and proven ability to deal with ambiguity in a rapidly changing environment

Nice-to-have

  • Post Secondary education from a recognized college or university, preferably in the areas of International Relations, Security / Strategic / Intelligence Studies, Political Science
  • Certified Protection Profession designation from ASIS International

What's in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
  • Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
  • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
  • Flexible work/life balance options
  • Opportunities to do challenging work
  • Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
  • Opportunities to build close relationships with clients

Job Skills

Communication, Crisis Management, Industry Knowledge, Planning Ability, Risk Management, Security Trainings

Additional Job Details

Job Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Pay Type:

Salaried

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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