Security Manager

Visa; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Visa Security Manager, where your extensive experience in project and vendor management will be crucial. In this hybrid role, you will oversee security protocols, ensuring safety across facilities while providing guidance to teams. Your leadership skills will be essential in managing relationships with diverse stakeholders, including executives. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on security operations within a globally recognized organization, all while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in Corporate Security or related fields.
• Strong skills in managing diverse stakeholders and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage security and safety incidents across facilities.
• Develop and implement procedures and protocols for security.

Skills

Relationship Management

Project Management

Vendor Management

Technical Understanding of Security Systems

Customer Relations

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree (Masters, MBA, JD, MD)

PhD

Job description

Company Description

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, facilitating over 259 billion transactions annually across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. We aim to uplift everyone, everywhere, by being the best way to pay and be paid.

Job Description

VSMs manage the Visa Europe Region and support the global team in achieving the group's mission. They ensure appropriate responses to security and safety incidents across facilities, following organizational policies and procedures.

The role requires extensive experience in relationship, project, and vendor management, along with a good technical understanding of security systems. VSMs will support planned works throughout the systems' lifecycle, supported by the Physical Security Technology Team (PSTT).

VSMs develop, review, and implement procedures and protocols, and take corrective actions when necessary. They provide guidance and direction to managers, supervisors, and team members, exercising judgment and initiative.

Travel may be required to sites within the Visa Europe Region and globally for security reviews, events, or projects. This is a hybrid role, with in-office days to be confirmed by the hiring manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

8+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years with an Advanced Degree (e.g., Masters, MBA, JD, MD), or 2+ years with a PhD.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of applicable work experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years with an Advanced Degree, or 2+ years with a PhD.
• 8+ years in a Corporate Security role, law enforcement, or military experience.
• 5+ years of country jurisdiction experience.
• 6+ years in relevant domains.
• 8+ years managing direct reports.
• 4+ years in risk management/assessment.
• Strong customer relations and leadership skills, capable of managing diverse stakeholders including executives and senior management.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to develop and present complex solutions.
• Proven ability to influence and build credibility with global leadership.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a multi-location environment.
• Relevant certifications, memberships, and associations are desired.

Additional Information

Visa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with EEOC guidelines and local laws.