Global Head of Physical Security & Safety

Saxo Group; Denmark; On-site; DKK 1,001,000 - 1,405,000; Full time

Job summary

Saxo Bank is seeking a Head of Physical Security & Safety to lead and mature the global security framework protecting employees, facilities and operations across international locations. You will develop policies, manage incidents, and strengthen crisis response while guiding senior stakeholders on risk-based security initiatives.

The role requires strong leadership, expertise in threat assessment, and fluency in English and Danish.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in physical security and risk management.
• Experience leading security programmes and advising executives.
• Fluent English and Danish.

Responsibilities

• Lead Saxo's physical security programme across global locations.
• Identify, assess and mitigate threats to staff and facilities.
• Develop security policies, standards and procedures.
• Drive incident management and corrective actions.
• Strengthen emergency preparedness and crisis response.
• Oversee security technologies (access control, CCTV, alarms).
• Provide strategic security advice to management.
• Manage security vendors and partners.
• Promote security awareness training.
• Support events and business continuity initiatives.

Skills

Physical security leadership

Risk assessment

Incident response

Stakeholder management

Security policy development

Threat intelligence

Crisis management

Security technology

Tools

Access control systems

CCTV systems

Alarm systems

Security incident tools

Job description

Saxo Bank is seeking a Head of Physical Security & Safety to lead and mature the global security framework protecting employees, facilities and operations across international locations. You will develop policies, manage incidents, and strengthen crisis response while guiding senior stakeholders on risk-based security initiatives.

The role requires strong leadership, expertise in threat assessment, and fluency in English and Danish.