Asia Security Strategy Director

International SOS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

International SOS seeks a Security Director, Assistance, Asia to lead the regional Security Assistance function across Asia, directing intelligence-led security advice, crisis response, evacuations, and operational support.

The role manages Security Managers and Specialists, coordinates with Operations, Medical, Intelligence & Analysis, and Consulting teams, and builds strong client partnerships while ensuring readiness and continuity.

Qualifications

• Strong security risk management expertise.
• Experience directing crisis response and evacuations.
• Ability to advise senior stakeholders and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Security Assistance function across Asia, overseeing delivery of security advice, incident management, crisis response, evacuations, and operational support.
• Develop and mentor Security Managers and Security Specialists, building leadership depth.
• Act as the senior escalation point for major security incidents and crises.
• Maintain regional operational readiness through planning, exercises, and contingency management.
• Build relationships with clients, partners, and key stakeholders; support consulting engagements and client engagements.

Skills

Security risk management

Crisis management

Decision making

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Security Studies / International Relations

Job description

International SOS seeks a Security Director, Assistance, Asia to lead the regional Security Assistance function across Asia, directing intelligence-led security advice, crisis response, evacuations, and operational support.

The role manages Security Managers and Specialists, coordinates with Operations, Medical, Intelligence & Analysis, and Consulting teams, and builds strong client partnerships while ensuring readiness and continuity.