Director - Regional Security Manager - EMEA

About this role

Position: BlackRock, Regional Security (RSM) - EMEA

Corporate Level: Director

Location: London, United Kingdom

Position Summary:

The Director, Regional Security Manager – EMEA is responsible for leading and executing all aspects of physical security, travel risk management, and event security across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. This senior-level role serves as the regional security lead and trusted advisor to company leadership, ensuring the protection of personnel, assets, and operations. A critical focus of this position is the management of the Travel Security Program and oversight of event security planning and execution, including support for high-profile and sensitive engagements.

Regional Security Leadership:

• Lead the strategic direction and operational oversight of corporate security programs throughout EMEA.
• Manage site security operations, guard force performance, risk mitigation programs, and security technology infrastructure.
• Serve as trusted advisor to regional executives and stakeholders on matters of security, risk, and business continuity.
• Manage and develop vendor relationships with contracted security providers and technology partners.

Travel Security Program Management:

• Coordinate the global implementation of the global travel security program, including traveler risk assessments, destination briefings, and real-time threat monitoring.
• Collaborate with the Security Command Center (SCC), travel, HR, and executive /close protection teams to monitor and support employee and executive travel.
• Maintain and update pre-travel briefing materials, country risk ratings, and security advisories.
• Coordinate incident response and travel accountability during major events, political unrest, and health emergencies in the region.

Event Security Coordination:

• Lead security planning for corporate events, executive offsites, and investor engagements across EMEA.
• Conduct event risk assessments and develop comprehensive security plans covering venue access, credentialing, staffing, emergency response, and executive protection coordination.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders (events, facilities, comms, multimedia, and executive support) and local authorities as needed.
• Function as the onsite security lead or key point of contact during major regional events.

Risk Intelligence and Crisis Management:

• Monitor geopolitical, civil, and operational risks affecting company operations and personnel in the region.
• Collaborate with global intelligence and threat assessment teams to provide timely updates and situational awareness.
• Participate in crisis management and emergency response planning and serve as the Region’s Security representative on the crisis management team.

Policy, Compliance & Reporting:

• Ensure regional compliance with global security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct regional audits, threat, vulnerability, and risk assessments.
• Prepare and present regular reports to executive leadership regarding security posture, incident trends, and program effectiveness.
• Deliver updates and key risk metrics to global security leadership and senior stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in security management, International Relations, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate security, risk management, or law enforcement, with %+ years in a leadership role within the EMEA region.
• Experienced in the use of security technology such as access control, video surveillance, physical identity access management and visitor management systems.
• Strong understanding of international travel risk management and geopolitical risk.
• Experience in crisis management and business continuity in complex environments.
• Ability to build and manage vendor relationships and lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills and demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous priorities.
• Manage deliverables independently and with a high degree of efficiency.
• Fluent in English; additional EMEA languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel regionally and globally as required.
• Strong conflict management and people skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence.
• Ability to work/cover on-call responsibilities as well as willingness to react to emergencies on a 24/7 basis.
• This position requires a customer service mindset, mission accomplishment attitude, and executive level briefing experience.
• Perform other duties as required by corporate security leadership.

Preferred Attributes:

• Physical security industry certifications such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and Physical Security Professional (PSP) are highly desirable.
• Prior experience in multinational corporate environments.
• Familiarity with travel risk platforms, GSOC operations, and digital risk tools.
• Exceptional communication, team leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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