Corporate and Physical Security, Specialist

AIA; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AIA Malaysia is seeking a Security Governance & Risk professional to support the implementation of physical security and safety programs across offices and sites. You will help maintain policies, monitor compliance, and coordinate reviews and audits to protect people and assets.

Responsibilities include security risk management, incident handling, training, and coordinating with facilities teams and service providers to ensure effective controls and timely remediation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years relevant security experience.
• Strong coordination, presentation, and liaison skills.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of applicable security laws and standards.

Responsibilities

• Support Corporate Security policies and standards development and review.
• Monitor compliance and coordinate internal/external security reviews.
• Assist in security risk management, incident handling, and investigations.
• Deliver security training and awareness programs for staff.
• Coordinate with facilities, vendors and stakeholders to ensure security effectiveness.

Skills

Coordination

Presentation

Organization

Verbal and written communication

Education

Degree in Security Management / Law / Building Management

Job description

Start building a career with purpose. At AIA, your perspective, curiosity and ideas can contribute to our Purpose of helping millions of people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. Across our diverse markets, you will learn through meaningful work, collaborate with experienced colleagues and build practical skills as you turn fresh ideas into positive outcomes and a more sustainable future for our customers and communities. Join us to explore new possibilities, grow through real experiences and start making an impact across Asia.

About the Role

Support the implementation and continuous improvement of AIA Malaysia's physical security and safety programs, helping to ensure the protection of employees, Life Planners, visitors, and contractors in accordance with Company policies and applicable regulatory requirements. Coordinate and monitor compliance with Corporate Security and applicable safety standards across AIA Malaysia workplaces, including the Head Office and branch offices of AIAB, APTB, AIAGB, AHS, and APAM. Promote awareness and participation in security and safety initiatives to help safeguard the Company's people and assets.

Security Governance, Policies and Compliance

• Support the development, implementation, and periodic review of Corporate Security policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines to ensure alignment with organizational requirements, regulatory obligations, and industry best practices.
• Support the implementation and adoption of Corporate Security requirements across business units and operational functions.
• Monitor compliance with security policies, standards, and control requirements across all occupied premises and operations.
• Coordinate internal and external security reviews, inspections and assessments, ensuring timely closure of observations, findings, and corrective actions.
• Maintain security documentation, records, evidence, and reports required for audits, regulatory reviews, and governance activities.
• Assist to promote a culture of security accountability by ensuring security concerns, vulnerabilities, and recommendations are addressed effectively and within agreed timelines.

Security Risk Management and Resilience

• Support the implementation and continuous enhancement of the Corporate Security Risk Management framework.
• Maintain security risk registers and track remediation actions through to completion.
• Support crisis management, emergency response, business continuity, and resilience initiatives to ensure organizational preparedness and effective response capabilities.

Security Operations, Inspections and Physical Security Management

• Conduct periodic security inspections, facility assessments, and operational reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of physical security controls and compliance with established standards.
• Monitor and coordinate the implementation of corrective actions arising from inspections, assessments, audits, and security reviews.
• Support the administration and effectiveness of security programs, including access control, visitor management, workplace security, and emergency preparedness.
• Work closely with facility management teams, security service providers, and relevant stakeholders to ensure security measures remain effective and fit for purpose.

Security Incident Management and Investigations

• Manage the reporting, documentation, tracking, and escalation of security incidents in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and support investigations involving theft, unauthorized access, workplace misconduct, threats, loss of assets, security breaches, and other security-related incidents.
• Ensure all security incidents are responded to, investigated, and resolved within defined service expectations and governance requirements.

Security Training, Awareness and Preparedness

• Coordinate and deliver security awareness programs and initiatives to enhance employee understanding of security risks, responsibilities, and reporting requirements.
• Conduct training covering physical security, workplace violence prevention, travel security, emergency response, incident reporting, and crisis preparedness.
• Facilitate and evaluate emergency exercises, evacuation drills, and security awareness campaigns.
• Provide training and competency support for Floor Wardens, Emergency Response Teams (ERT), Crisis Management Teams, and other designated personnel.

Stakeholder and Vendor Management

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with business units, Group Corporate Security team, facility management, service providers, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Coordinate security-related matters with contracted security providers and vendors to ensure service delivery meets organizational requirements and contractual obligations.

Other Responsibilities

• Support special investigations, security projects, business continuity exercises, and organizational initiatives as assigned.
• Participate in regional, local, and enterprise-wide security programs to promote consistency, governance, and best practices.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Head of Security, Department Head, or Management.

Minimum Jon Requirements

A degree in Security Management / Law / Building Management or related field would be an advantage. Minimum 3 years relevant experience, preferably within an organization having multiple operation sites. Must possess strong coordination, presentation, organization and liaison skills. Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability and commitment to being discreet, tactful and timely when addressing internal and external customers’ needs. Knowledge and understanding of relative bodies of law. Good command of BM and English Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

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