Country Security manager Philippines, AVP

Location: Philippines, Manila

Based on the responsibilities, competencies, and operating model defined for the, particularly the Regional Security Manager and Regional Security Director role charters, I have created a modernized Country Security Manager Job Description suitable for today's BFSI environment and aligned with State Street Global Security practices.

Country Security Manager

Job Title - Country Security Manager; Philippines

Reports To - Regional Security Director / APAC Security Director

Job Band - Assistant Vice President

Role Summary

The Country Security Manager is responsible for leading and executing the enterprise security strategy within the assigned country ensuring the protection of employees, facilities, operations, information, reputation and business continuity.

The role serves as the primary security advisor to local business leadership and oversees physical security, crisis management, investigations, background investigations coordination, threat management, travel security, executive protection coordination, regulatory engagement and security technology programs.

The incumbent ensures that security programs are aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and global security standards while maintaining a risk-based approach to safeguarding the organization's people and assets.

Key Responsibilities

Security Leadership & Governance

• Lead all country security operations and security risk management initiatives.

• Act as the principal security advisor to country leadership teams.

• Develop and execute country security strategies aligned with regional and global security objectives.

• Drive a culture of security awareness, resilience, and operational excellence.

• Support senior leadership with threat briefings, risk assessments, and security recommendations.

• Maintain strong partnerships with HR, Legal, Compliance, Audit, Workplace Services, Technology, and Business Continuity teams.

Physical Security & Site Protection

• Ensure implementation of physical security standards across all facilities.

• Oversee access control, CCTV, alarm systems, visitor management, and guard force operations.

• Conduct security assessments for offices, data centers, and critical infrastructure.

• Manage security design reviews and security requirements for new offices, renovations, and expansion projects.

• Ensure operational readiness of security technologies and emergency systems.

Risk Assessment & Threat Management

• Conduct strategic and operational security risk assessments.

• Monitor geopolitical, criminal, terrorism, civil unrest, and workplace violence threats affecting business operations.

• Provide timely risk intelligence and mitigation recommendations.

• Develop and maintain country security risk registers and treatment plans.

• Lead security due diligence activities for acquisitions, divestitures, and business expansion initiatives.

Crisis Management & Business Resilience

• Lead security response during emergencies, natural disasters, civil disturbances, terrorism incidents, and workplace crises.

• Serve as a member of local Crisis Management Teams.

• Coordinate incident response and recovery efforts with internal stakeholders and external agencies.

• Develop, test, and maintain emergency response and evacuation procedures.

• Support business continuity and operational resilience programs.

Investigations & Incident Management

• Direct and oversee investigations into workplace incidents, threats, misconduct, fraud, theft, and security policy violations.

• Ensure proper case management, reporting, and evidence handling.

• Coordinate with HR, Legal, Compliance, and external law enforcement as appropriate.

• Identify trends and implement preventive security controls.

Executive Protection & Travel Security

• Support executive protection programs for senior leaders visiting or operating within the country.

• Conduct travel risk assessments and provide protective security guidance.

• Coordinate security planning for executive visits, board meetings, and special events.

• Manage high-risk travel and event security programs.

Regulatory & External Engagement

• Represent the organization with local law enforcement, intelligence agencies, emergency responders, regulators, and industry security groups.

• Maintain strategic relationships with public and private sector security partners.

• Support regulatory inspections, audits, and security-related client engagements.

• Ensure compliance with all country-specific security regulations and obligations.

Security Program & Vendor Management

• Manage security budgets and ensure cost-effective delivery of services.

• Oversee security service providers, guarding vendors, monitoring centers, and technology partners.

• Establish performance metrics and service-level agreements.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies.

• Ensure adherence to third-party risk management standards.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of security professionals and contract security personnel.

• Provide coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and performance management.

• Promote diversity, inclusion, accountability, and high-performance culture.

• Foster collaboration across regional and global security functions.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Admin, Risk Management or related discipline.

• Master's Degree preferred.

Experience

• 10 to 15+ years of progressive security management experience.

• Significant experience within the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector preferred.

• Demonstrated experience managing complex corporate security programs across multiple locations.

• Experience in crisis management, investigations, physical security, and vendor management.

• Experience working with executive leadership and regulatory stakeholders.

Professional Certifications (Preferred)

• Certified Protection Professional (CPP)

• Physical Security Professional (PSP)

• Certified Financial Security Services Professional (CFSSP)

• Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

These certifications align with the competencies identified in the Global Security role charters.

Critical Competencies

Leadership

• Strategic Thinking

• Executive Presence

• Stakeholder Management

• Influencing & Negotiation

• Team Leadership

Professional

• Crisis Management

• Risk Assessment & Mitigation

• Security Program Management

• Investigations Management

• Business Continuity & Resilience

Technical

• Physical Security Systems

• Threat Intelligence

• Regulatory Compliance

• Security Technology

• Data Analysis & Reporting

• Vendor Governance

Success Metrics

• Security incidents reduced or mitigated.

• Timely completion of risk assessments and actions.

• Regulatory and audit compliance.

• Emergency response readiness and exercise performance.

• Vendor performance and service quality.

• Budget management and cost controls.

• Employee and leadership satisfaction with security services.

• Successful delivery of security projects and initiatives.

This version reflects a modern BFSI Country Security Manager role and incorporates current responsibilities such as geopolitical risk monitoring, workplace violence prevention, crisis management, executive protection, travel security and resilience.

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