Corporate Security Senior Specialist

Manulife/John Hancock; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Manulife/John Hancock is seeking a Corporate Security Senior Specialist to lead physical security programs and risk management across MGS sites. You will coordinate incidents, manage emergency response, and oversee security systems including access control, CCTV, alarms, and SOC support.

The role involves investigations, security reviews, and close collaboration with HR, Legal, and Compliance, while supporting executive protection and high-profile corporate events.

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.
• Professional security certifications such as Certified Security Manager (CSM) or Certified Security and Safety Professional (CSSP) or equivalent are required.

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.

Skills

Security leadership

Risk assessment

Incident response

Executive protection

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Security Management

Criminology

Business

Risk Management

Tools

Access control systems

CCTV

Alarm monitoring

Security Operations Center (SOC)

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

Hybrid We’re Manulife. And we’re on a mission to make decisions easier and lives better. Better is what drives us. It’s what inspires us to find new ways to support customers and colleagues in living longer and healthier lives. It’s the reason we’re dedicated to investing in digital innovation and industry-leading AI, and accelerating a sustainable and economically inclusive future. Joining us means you’ll be empowered to learn and grow your career. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. And as part of our global team, you’ll help shape the future you want to see – and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go. We’re proud of our accomplishments and recognition. Recent awards include: 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner Manulife Named one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025 Financial Times World’s Best Employers Asia-Pacific 2026 We’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2026 #1 Life Insurer for AI Maturity by Evident 2026 To receive our latest job opportunities directly to your inbox, create an account or sign in and navigate to the ‘Job Alerts’ section located in the top right corner of the page. From there, you can sign up to receive job alerts. Our ambition is to be the number one choice for customers. Learn more at https://www.manulife.com/.