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

Copenhagen, Denmark At Saxo, we believe that security enables our business to grow, innovate, and serve clients with confidence. We are looking for a highly experienced Head of Physical Security & Safety to lead and strengthen our global physical security framework, ensuring the protection of our employees, facilities, assets, and operations across all Saxo locations. This is a unique opportunity to shape and mature a critical capability within a global financial institution while influencing security standards, processes, and culture across multiple locations.

About the role

As Head of Physical Security & Safety, you will be responsible for protecting Saxo's people, facilities, operations and reputation across multiple international locations. You will lead the development of our physical security framework, drive risk-based security initiatives, strengthen preparedness and crisis response capabilities, and ensure that security remains aligned with the evolving threat landscape. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, facility management, IT Security, Risk, Compliance, and international office representatives to ensure a consistent and robust security posture across the bank.

Your responsibilities

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

Your profile

• You may come from law enforcement, the military, intelligence services, critical infrastructure, corporate security or a similar environment where security, risk management and operational leadership have been central to your role.
• We expect you to bring: Extensive experience within physical security, protective security or security operations. A strong understanding of threat assessment, risk management and incident response. Experience leading security programmes, projects or specialist teams. The ability to advise and influence senior stakeholders. A calm and structured approach in high-pressure situations. Strong personal integrity, sound judgement and discretion. Fluency in English and Danish.

We get curious people invested in the world. When you work at Saxo, you become a Saxonian and part of a purpose-driven organisation, where good ideas are always taken seriously, and where you can make a true impact. We are invested in your development, and you can expect a robust career from day one when you join Saxo – no matter which role you take on. You will join 2,500 other ambitious colleagues across 11 countries and become part of an international organisation. Working in Saxo, you will get to meet colleagues from many different cultures and backgrounds, and you should know that we value diversity and inclusion and see it as a genuine source of strength to drive growth, foster innovation and position us for long‑term success. We encourage an open feedback culture and supportive team environments enabling employees to grow and fulfil their career aspirations. When you bring passion, curiosity, drive and team spirit, your learning journey will be dynamic and your career opportunities in Saxo will be immense.

At Saxo we don’t just offer a job – we offer an opportunity to invest in your future!

About Saxo Bank

Support our purpose We believe access to global capital markets is not only for the privileged few. Our vision is to enable people to fulfill their financial aspirations to make an impact. That’s why we use the power of technology to deliver clients what they need, when they need it in a user-friendly and personalised experience. We aim to deliver the world’s most user-friendly and personalized trading and investment platform experience, which gives our clients exactly what they need to make more informed investment decisions.

Be part of a unique journey

Do you want to work for an extremely ambitious organisation at the cutting edge of banking and technology? You’ll be joining a company that:

• Continuously strives to improve the Saxo Experience and exceed our clients’ expectations.
• Always invests in the future
• Builds unrivalled platforms for seasoned and experienced investors and wholesale clients that provide real-time access to global capital markets.
• Consistently wins the highest accolades for our platforms, products and services.

Own your future So, if you’re up for the challenge of breaking down barriers in global financial markets, we’re always looking for ambitious and enthusiastic people who share our passion for clients, technology and innovation and can bring new perspectives to our diverse team.

For more on our story, culture and identity, please read the Saxo Bank Foundation, written by our CEO and founder Kim Fournais.