Philippines Security Leader - Risk, Crisis & Protection

State Street; Manila; On-site; PHP 2,400,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive development opportunities

Flexible work-life support

Paid volunteer days

Vibrant employee networks

Job summary

State Street seeks a Country Security Manager in the Philippines to lead and execute enterprise security strategy for the country. You will advise local leadership, oversee physical security, crisis management, investigations, and regulatory engagement while ensuring alignment with global standards.

Reporting to the Regional/ APAC Security Director, you will drive security programs, manage budgets, coordinate with HR, Legal and Compliance, and lead a high-performing security team across multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in security or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10–15+ years in progressive security management, BFSI sector preferred.
• Crisis management, investigations, physical security, and vendor management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead country security operations and risk initiatives across the Philippines.
• Advise country leadership on security strategy and regulatory engagement.
• Oversee physical security, access control, CCTV, alarms and guard operations.
• Coordinate crisis management, travel security, investigations, and business continuity.
• Manage security budgets, vendors, SLAs, and performance reporting.

Skills

Security leadership

Crisis management

Risk assessment

Security program management

Vendor governance

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Executive protection coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Admin, Risk Management or related discipline

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

CPP Certification

PSP Certification

CBCP / CFSSP / PMP (preferred)

Job description

State Street seeks a Country Security Manager in the Philippines to lead and execute enterprise security strategy for the country. You will advise local leadership, oversee physical security, crisis management, investigations, and regulatory engagement while ensuring alignment with global standards.

Reporting to the Regional/ APAC Security Director, you will drive security programs, manage budgets, coordinate with HR, Legal and Compliance, and lead a high-performing security team across multiple