Corporate Security Operations Lead

Deutsche Bank; Mumbai Suburban; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best in class leave policy

Gender neutral parental leaves

Childcare assistance reimbursement

Certifications sponsorship

Employee Assistance Program

Hospitalization Insurance

Accident and Term life Insurance

Health screening for 35+

Job summary

Deutsche Bank is seeking a Corporate Security Operations Lead, VP, based in Mumbai, to implement global security standards, manage risk, and lead security programs across the region. You will act as a trusted advisor to country management, oversee guarding contracts, and coordinate with global teams to protect people and assets.

The role requires extensive experience in physical security, incident management, and vendor oversight within financial services, with a focus on governance, crisis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Experience in corporate security within financial services is preferred.
• Strong understanding of guard services, risk management and security surveys.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global corporate security standards for regional/global operations.
• Serve as brand ambassador for Deutsche Bank CSO and security organization.
• Lead incident/crisis response locally and drive security program delivery.
• Own strategic security initiatives, track progress, and report to Regional Head.
• Oversee guarding contracts, invoicing, KPIs and monthly governance meetings.
• Develop security concepts and surveys aligned with local regulations and geography.
• Manage transport security operations and staff safety programs in India sub-region.
• Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders to enhance organizational security.
• Engage with auditors/regulators, address findings, and implement action plans.
• Support EEP events security and partnerships with CSR and comms teams.

Skills

Security leadership

Incident management

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Risk assessment

Executive protection

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

English proficiency

Education

Tertiary education in a relevant subject

Job description

Corporate Security Operations Lead, VP Job Title: Corporate Security Operations Lead, VP Location: Mumbai, India Corporate Title: VP

Role Description

The focus of the role is implementing and executing the global operational security standards to ensure employee security, safety, asset protection and leading risk management practices in line with the vision and strategy set by the Global Head of Corporate Security. The Corporate Security Operations Lead (Mumbai) will develop strong relationships within the business, infrastructure and country management teams to achieve a trusted advisor status. This role will drive operational excellence with the guarding function, Security Control Room (India), Corporate Security risk and security survey programs by developing standards based on best practices.

What we’ll offer you

• Best in class leave policy
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

• The candidate will be responsible for the development, communication and implementation of Regional/Global Corporate Security standards as well as other tasks including, but not limited to:
• The role holder will act as a brand ambassador for the bank and the CSO-Corporate Security organisation at all times and therefore the role is expected to be always fulfilled with the utmost attention to professionalism and integrity so not to compromise the bank or CSO-Corporate Security
• Be a key point of contact with respect to incident/crisis management response locally and leading the response for Corporate Security
• Own and deliver strategic corporate security/CSO initiatives, developing short and long-term plans for assigned geography. Track and report progress, escalating issues to the Regional Head as necessary Drive operational efficiencies where possible and propose innovative solutions contributing to the operational input for Rolling Capital Plan/Facilities Capital Plan/project planning Resolve delivery obstacles and seek resource requirements to ensure success
• Be the primary security point of contact for delivery of security related services managed by others (e.g. Global Real Estate Tier 1 vendors; confidential waste management; HR security content of training material; GCIO for information protection, etc)
• Oversee the delivery of guarding contracts, ensuring accurate invoicing, the standards expected of the service are adhered to, the measurements and KPIs are implemented including monthly documented management meetings
• Own responsibility for building security concepts and surveys (appropriate to the role geographies)
• Ensure alignment of all Corporate Security policies with local regulations, including the development of local policies for compliance
• Manage transport security operations and female safety programs within the sub-region of India
• Foster and maintain relationships with local, regional and global stakeholders (including internal business lines, Global Real Estate, CSO etc.) to enhance organisational security.
• Provide support to Deutsche Bank stakeholders and contribute to global initiatives and operational requirements
• Robust engagement with internal and external auditors and Regulator. Respond to Audit Actions/Findings, develop and implement management action plans as required
• Represent the Regional function when requested
• Planning, delivery and support to the Executive and Event Protection function for India events, partnering with the South Asia EEP Lead and Regional EEP Lead (APAC). Events security management - partner strongly with Corporate Social Responsibility teams and other stakeholders with respect to any onsite or offsite events or volunteering engagements; similarly, with Corporate Communications teams and Country Management as required where senior leadership hosted events may occur
• Keeping abreast of regional threats and risks which may impact the bank and partnering closely with the CSO Threat Intelligence function to perform regular detailed risk assessments

Your skills and experience

• Tertiary education in a relevant subject
• Excellent knowledge of physical security including manned guarding security with commercial experience, preferably in the financial sector (minimum 8-10 years)
• Physical technical security experience (access control systems, CCTV and intrusion detection systems) highly advantageous
• Military or Law Enforcement background within the role geography highly advantageous
• Executive Protection experience highly advantageous
• Physical security investigations experience in a financial services organisation advantageous
• Excellent network in the security sector within the role geography and beyond. Connections with Government agencies and key critical national infrastructure organisations advantageous
• Detailed knowledge and experience of vendor management, procurement lifecycle (RFI/RFP) management and contracts within the security vendor community
• Robust decision-making capability, while adopting a collegiate approach to functional teams
• Excellent briefing/presentation development and delivery, both written and verbal and strong analysis capability (English speaker)
• Strong project management and organizational skills – ability to reprioritize as the situation demands
• High level of self-motivation, results-based approach work ethic, and ability to work under pressure in a high-performance environment
• Ability to meet key project and business delivery dates, often in a short timeframe, whilst balancing a portfolio of ad hoc/ongoing activity
• Willingness to be available at any hours and to deal with active operational issues especially in a crisis
• Ability to manage remote teams to ensure that task delivery and standards remain optimal

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

About us and our teams

Please visit our company website for further information: https://www.db.com/company/company.html

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively. Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.

Experience Level Executive Level