Head of Security - Hudson Yards

About this role

Technology & Operations is the backbone for both the client lifecycle and the investment lifecycle. The group’s Follow the Sun Model ensures that the firm’s operations are consistent and efficient across all investment products, client channels and regions, helping to deliver a superior client experience and drive scalability. Technology & Operations is driven by a global network of Operating Centers of Excellence, which centralizes knowledge and equips support teams with the data and timely information needed to innovate and deliver on behalf of internal partners and clients. 

BlackRock’s Technology & Enterprise Service Group aims to provide BlackRock Employees with robust technology infrastructure and strategic workplace solutions to deliver a consistent employee experience around the world, while handling information security and data integrity. Teams aligned to support the firm’s functions. 

Enterprise Security

• Global Enterprise Security (GES) has responsibility for ensuring a risk-based management approach to protect BlackRock staff and visitors, reputation, physical and information assets and operations from disruptive events. The team leads key security functions including operations, security technology, intelligence, travel security and administration. We partner across Blackrock to seamlessly address employee issues, solve problems, respond to crisis events and investigate incidents. 

• The Head of Security will be responsible for serving as the key point of contact for all security-related issues at Blackrock’s HQ in Hudson Yards and NYC more broadly. They will be responsible for overseeing all security operations, addressing risks that potentially impact Blackrock as well as managing all security staff onsite which will include large team of security officers (armed & unarmed) and personnel working in our security command center (SCC). 

Reporting

• The position will report to the Global Head of Corporate Security in New York City and will be hired at the Vice President level.

Responsibilities:

• Serving as the domain authority and coordinating GES activities for HY and NYC 

• Leading BlackRock and vendor staff on the GES team as those resources are deployed in NYC 

• Overseeing all aspects of physical security and ensuring the safety of our staff, visitors, travelers and assets 

• Identifying, onboarding and handling security vendors to assist in the provision of security in the region 

• Overall responsibility for ensuring the NYC security team carry out all aspects of their duties to the required standard and on time. Direct management of all NYC SCC Supervisors, with overall responsibility for all security staff recruitment, performance management and training

• Ensure compliance with BlackRock and vendor policies and procedures, in particular with the site procedures, BlackRock Corporate Security and Front of House standards

• Partners with business leaders across the region to ensure that Security, Life Safety and BCM programs are well socialized and executed 

• Maintains very strong ties with local vendors as well as local, state and federal government and law enforcement officials to ensure BlackRock can appropriately respond to emergency issues 

• Responds to employee and BLK emergencies and provides support to ensure our ability to mitigate emergencies. This requires availability during evenings and weekends and a willingness to respond to unexpected emergencies and situations at any time 

• Review and maintain SCC SOPs and protocols. Find opportunities for improvements and efficiencies, liaising with BlackRock Corporate Security as the need arises

• Own the design and delivery of SCC training programs ensuring robust induction and ongoing training for operatives globally, in liaison with local managers

Qualifications:

• Requires a minimum of 10 years of forward-thinking advancement in law enforcement, security, life safety or business continuity management 

• Strong knowledge of security protocols, intelligence programs and command center operations 

• Financial services experience strongly preferred 

• Experience with designing, implementing, and maintaining a security, life safety or business continuity management program 

• Strong knowledge of geopolitical landscape and global risks

• Proficient in SCC infrastructure and technologies with proven ability to communicate effectively with IT and Security integration professionals

• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships at all levels within the organization 

• Strong scheduling, prioritizing, and multi-tasking skills and able to work in a fast-paced reciprocal team environment 

• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills 

• Requires experience providing executive and event protection 

• Must be available during evenings and weekends to respond to unexpected emergencies and situations 

• Details-orientated with strong focus on process and governance. Exercises good judgement in high pressure scenarios

For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $125,000 - $173,500. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents 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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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.