Global Head of Physical Security & Safety

Saxo; København; On-site; DKK 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Saxo seeks a Head of Physical Security & Safety to protect our people, facilities, and operations globally. You will shape and mature the security framework, drive risk-based initiatives, and ensure preparedness and resilient responses across international locations.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, Facilities, IT Security, Risk, and Compliance to maintain a robust security posture, guiding policies and training across the bank.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in physical security or security operations.
• Strong understanding of threat assessment, risk management and incident response.
• Experience leading security programmes, projects or teams.
• Ability to advise and influence senior stakeholders.
• Calm, structured approach in high-pressure situations.
• High personal integrity, sound judgement and discretion.
• Fluency in English and Danish.

Responsibilities

• Lead Saxo's physical security and safety programme across global locations.
• Identify, assess and mitigate threats to employees, facilities and operations.
• Develop and implement security policies, standards and procedures.
• Drive incident management, investigations and corrective actions.
• Strengthen emergency preparedness and crisis response capabilities.
• Oversee physical security technologies (access control, CCTV, alarms).
• Provide strategic security advice to senior management and stakeholders.
• Manage security service providers and external partners.
• Promote a security-aware culture through training and awareness programs.
• Support major events, incidents and business continuity initiatives.

Skills

Physical security

Threat assessment

Incident response

Security programmes

Stakeholder influence

Calm under pressure

Integrity & discretion

English & Danish fluency

Job description

Saxo seeks a Head of Physical Security & Safety to protect our people, facilities, and operations globally. You will shape and mature the security framework, drive risk-based initiatives, and ensure preparedness and resilient responses across international locations.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, Facilities, IT Security, Risk, and Compliance to maintain a robust security posture, guiding policies and training across the bank.