Site Security Manager - Global Security - Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution in Edinburgh is seeking a Site Security Manager to oversee security operations for its Scotland-based buildings. You will lead daily safety initiatives, manage vendor teams, and implement strategic security plans. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience in managing security contracts. This role involves significant responsibilities in ensuring personnel safety and physical asset protection, offering a dynamic environment for growth and innovation in security practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency response and crisis management.
• Ability to manage tasks in high-pressure environments.
• Detail-oriented with strong administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily management of security operations and vendor team.
• Ensure protection of personnel and properties.
• Analyse security needs and implement measures.

Skills

Fluent in English

Proficient in physical and technical security systems

Skilled in site risk assessments

Experience managing manned guarding contracts

Experience in executive protection

Strong analytical skills

Proficient in MS Office

Job description

Job Description

As a Site Security Manager, you'll be at the forefront of our security operations, ensuring the safety and protection of our personnel and properties. This is your chance to lead strategic security initiatives and make a significant impact on our global security framework. Join us in a dynamic environment where your expertise will drive innovation and continuous improvement in security practices.

As a Site Security Manager in Global Security, you will oversee the 24/7 management of security operations for our Scotland-based buildings. You will lead daily safety and security operations, manage contract guard forces, and implement strategic security plans. Your role is crucial in ensuring the protection of our personnel, physical properties, and financial assets. Together, we will build strong networks and collaborative relationships both within the firm and with external partners.

The advertised role covers Monday-Friday daytime physical security management. Working hours are subject to operational requirements, and the preferred candidate will be expected to have a degree of flexibility. The position will be based at our offices in Edinburgh, Scotland, however, depending on business requirements, some duties may be required in Glasgow, Scotland.

Job Responsibilities

• Daily management of JP Morgan Chase's security guarding vendor team, including staff training and testing maintaining a strong relationship with the guard force vendor.
• Ensure protection of personnel, properties, and assets.
• Analyse security needs and implement measures.
• Provide health and safety support.
• Support crisis management efforts.
• Lead project management initiatives.
• Supporting technical security infrastructures.
• Support event security and executive protection.
• Ensure controls and oversight are in place.
• Liaise with law enforcement.
• Coordinate with senior management for risk identification.
• Perform additional duties or projects as directed by EMEA GS Senior Managers
• Support of finance reports and invoicing.
• Focus on continuous improvement in security practices.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Fluent in English, both oral and written.
• Proficient in physical and technical security systems.
• Skilled in site risk assessments and security measures.
• Experience managing manned guarding contracts.
• Experience in executive protection and event security.
• Knowledge of staff safety and security operations.
• Familiarity with local health and safety regulations.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage tasks in high-pressure environments.
• Experience in emergency response and crisis management.
• Proficient in MS Office with excellent PC skills.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Detail-oriented with strong administrative skills.
• Effective communicator, both internally and externally.
• Ability to work well within a team and independently.
• Previous experience in a similar position is essential.

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About the Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

The Global Security (GS) team protects the firm's people and assets, ensuring the safety of business operations through the implementation of technology, best-in-class talent and client collaboration. Teams are responsible for developing safety policies and procedures, customer safety, pre-employment screening, fraud investigations and security operations on a global basis.