Corporate Security Senior Specialist

Manulife; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Flexible environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Manulife is seeking a Corporate Security Senior Specialist to lead physical security and risk management within our GRC team at MGS. You will coordinate incident response, oversee security systems, and support executive protection and corporate events.

The role requires 5+ years in corporate security, 3+ years leading security programs, a related Bachelor's degree, and professional certifications such as CSM or CSSP. Multinational/regulatory experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in corporate security or related field.
• 3+ years leading security operations, programs or vendors.
• Bachelor's degree in Security Management or related discipline.
• CSM or CSSP or equivalent professional certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead physical security programs and conduct risk assessments.
• Coordinate security incidents, emergency response and awareness.
• Oversee security systems governance: access control, CCTV, alarms, SOC.
• Conduct investigations and risk assessments with HR, Legal and Compliance.
• Manage event security, executive protection, vendors, and reporting.

Skills

Security leadership

Risk assessment

Investigations

Executive reporting

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Security Management

Tools

Access control systems

CCTV

Alarm monitoring

Security Operations Center

Job description

Job Description

We’re looking for a Corporate Security Senior Specialist to join our GRC team at MGS. In this role, you are expected to lead physical security and risk management initiatives, coordinate incident and emergency response activities, oversee security systems and vendor performance, conduct investigations, and support executive protection and corporate events.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead physical security programs, conduct security assessments, and implement risk mitigation strategies across MGS sites.
• Coordinate security incidents, emergency response activities, preparedness exercises, and security awareness programs.
• Oversee the operation and governance of security systems, including access control, CCTV, alarms, and Security Operations Center support.
• Conduct investigations, security reviews, and risk assessments in partnership with HR, Legal, Compliance, and business stakeholders.
• Manage event security, executive protection support, security vendors, governance reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate security, law enforcement, military, emergency response, investigations, or a related security field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading or coordinating security operations, programs, projects, vendors, or specialized security functions.
• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminology, Business, Risk Management, Emergency Response, or a related discipline.
• Professional security certifications such as Certified Security Manager (CSM) or Certified Security and Safety Professional (CSSP) or equivalent are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a multinational organization, financial services environment, BPO/shared services, or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of security technologies including access control systems, CCTV, alarm monitoring, and Security Operations Centers.
• Experience in investigations, interviewing, evidence handling, and security-related assessments.
• Strong analytical, risk assessment, stakeholder management, and executive reporting skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality, with flexibility to support after-hours incidents and emergencies.

When you join our team

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail].

Working Arrangement

Hybrid