Protective Operations, Associate Director

S&P Global; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial information provider in London seeks an Executive Protection Specialist. The role involves providing discreet protection to senior-level executives and requires travel across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in law enforcement or military roles, with strong communication and discretion skills. This position offers competitive benefits and requires a physical presence at the London office.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Continuous learning resources

Competitive pay

Family friendly perks

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in law enforcement, military, or government roles.
• Proven experience in executive protection activities.
• Comprehensive understanding of security and risk landscapes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Performing high-profile executive protection and logistical support.
• Conducting daily reviews of executive calendars.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to plan trips and logistics.
• Liaising with law enforcement for protection measures.
• Assisting in the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Discretion

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 12

S&P Global Corporate

The Role

Executive Protection Specialist, Associate Director

We are seeking a mid-level Protective Operations Specialist to join our Global Security & Crisis Management team at S&P’s Ropemaker office in London. This role is crucial in providing executive protection to senior-level executives in a discreet and professional manner. The position requires travel within Europe, Africa, and the Middle East to support business leaders and involves:

Responsibilities

• Performing high-profile executive protection and logistical support during both domestic and international travel.
• Conducting daily reviews of assigned executive calendars and interacting with staff and associated leadership to ensure seamless protection services.
• Collaborating with key stakeholders to lead all aspects of trip planning, execution, and logistics, including creating security plans for trips, events, and off-site activities.
• Expanding and developing an in-depth knowledge of traditional security threat actors through open-source intelligence, social media, and deep & dark web monitoring.
• Liaising with local law enforcement and security agencies to ensure comprehensive protection measures are in place.
• Assisting in the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all protection activities and maintaining security documentation, such as Risk Registers and Internal Threat Databases.

The Team

Global Security & Crisis Management (GSCM) at S&P Global collaborates with various partners to ensure the safety and security of our senior executives. We pride ourselves on our global mindset, leveraging diverse perspectives and expertise to maintain an environment that supports successful business interactions. The team values professionalism, discretion, and strategic collaboration, and is committed to fostering a supportive and growth-oriented workplace.

What We’re Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in law enforcement, military, or government roles.
• Proven experience in executive protection activities across various settings.
• Comprehensive understanding of security and risk landscapes, particularly within Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with senior leadership.
• Ability to work independently, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Physical presence required at the London office, with willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed, including weekends, and night-time assignments.

Core Competencies

• Excellent written, briefing, and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain composure in dynamic environments.
• High level of personal ownership, accountability, and integrity.
• Ability to interact effectively with senior leadership and maintain client confidentiality.
• High level of physical fitness and professional appearance.
• Valid driver’s license and 10 years of experience in law enforcement, military, or government roles.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Membership or certification in professional security organizations such as ASIS, with credentials like CPP or PSP.
• Familiarity with private aviation, fixed base operations (FBOs), and airport security.
• Demonstrable experience working abroad.
• Training in defensive driving tactics.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification.

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People

We’re more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we’re able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all. From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

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