Corporate Security Country Head (Netherlands and Country CISO Representative)

Deutsche Bank AG; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Deutsche Bank AG is seeking a Corporate Security Country Head for the Netherlands. You will lead policy implementation, risk management and incident response while advising senior management and coordinating across all Deutsche Bank locations in the country.

Role requires extensive experience in physical security, risk assessment, vendor management and working in a regulated financial services environment. Dutch language proficiency and certifications are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Corporate Security and risk management.
• Experience with physical security, site protection and incident response.
• Strong analytical and communication skills in English.
• Ability to work across multiple countries and jurisdictions.
• Vendor and contract management experience at scale.
• Proficiency in Dutch language is a plus.
• Professional certifications such as CPP, CISSP, CISM, or CBCI are encouraged.
• Project and change-management experience in security programmes.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in financial services is preferred.
• Executive-level advisory capability to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of security policies, standards and risk management practices.
• Advise senior stakeholders and protect people, information, assets and operations.
• Coordinate Corporate Security activities across the Netherlands and regulatory contexts.
• Represent Corporate Security in country governance forums.
• Oversee physical and technical security including access control and CCTV.
• Lead vendor and third-party management, contracts and performance.
• Build relationships with business stakeholders, regional/global security, authorities and partners.
• Coordinate incident response with the Security Operations Center and escalation processes.
• Support business continuity, resilience testing and crisis management activities.
• Coordinate security-related projects and funding with business units.

Skills

Security leadership

Security risk management

Vendor management

Crisis management

English communication

Stakeholder management

Technical security systems

Business continuity

Cross-border experience

Regulated environment

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

Access control systems

CCTV & VMS

Threat Intelligence tools

Job description

• As Corporate Security Country Head for the Netherlands and Country CISO Representative, you will be the primary Corporate Security representative for the country
• You will lead the implementation of security policies, standards and risk management practices, advise senior stakeholders, and help protect the Bank’s people, information, physical assets, operations and reputation
• The role requires substantial relevant experience and the ability to operate effectively in a complex, highly regulated environment
• Lead and coordinate Corporate Security activities across all Deutsche Bank entities and locations in the Netherlands, in accordance with global and regional requirements and applicable Dutch law
• Represent Corporate Security in country governance forums and act as the principal local point of contact for security matters
• Advise and communicate confidently with country and senior management on security risks, priorities, incidents and required mitigation measures
• Oversee physical and technical security across locations, including site security surveys, access control systems, CCTV and video management systems, and associated operating standards
• Lead the management of security vendors and third parties, including contractual requirements, service performance, operational controls and remediation actions
• Build effective relationships with business stakeholders, regional and global security functions, public authorities, landlords and external security partners
• Coordinate the response to security incidents with the regional Security Operations Center and ensure timely escalation, investigation support and follow-up
• Support Crisis Management, recovery testing, business continuity and operational resilience activities, including Executive and Event Protection, Investigations and Threat Intelligence where required
• Coordinate the implementation and funding of security measures with relevant business units and support delivery of security-related projects and change initiatives
• Act as Country CISO Representative and serve as the local coordination point between country management and the relevant global and regional information security functions

Sound knowledge of relevant Dutch and international legal, regulatory and governance requirements relating to corporate and physical securityProven experience in physical security, site protection, security risk assessment, risk mitigation, incident management and crisis managementDemonstrated vendor and third-party management experience, including oversight of contracts, service delivery, controls and performanceAbility to work independently, exercise sound judgement and balance operational delivery with strategic priorities in a complex matrix organisationStrong analytical, problem-solving and written and verbal communication skills in EnglishStrong stakeholder-management skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across business, control and infrastructure functionsProven experience working in a complex and highly regulated environment, preferably within financial services or another regulated industryUniversity degree or equivalent professional experienceSubstantial relevant professional experience in Corporate Security, Physical Security, Security Risk Management or a closely related field, at a level appropriate for a country leadership rolePractical knowledge of technical security systems, including access control, CCTV and video management systems, as well as their operational and vendor-management requirementsAbility to communicate confidently with senior and executive management, influence decision-making and present security risks and recommendations clearlyExperience in business continuity, operational resilience, investigations, threat intelligence, executive protection or event securityDutch language proficiencyRelevant professional certification, such as e.g. CPP, PSP, CISSP, CISM, CBCI or an equivalent qualificationProject and change-management experienceExperience working across multiple countries or jurisdictionsExperience delivering security awareness or training programmes