Director, Corporate Security COE — Remote (NC)

First Citizens Bank; North Carolina; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Job summary

First Citizens Bank in North Carolina seeks a Director to lead the Corporate Security Center of Excellence, directing strategy, governance, and performance across vendor management, process improvement, and operations.

You will build a data-driven security program, partner with executive leadership, and drive proactive risk management while ensuring alignment with bank objectives and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher with 8+ years in program management including leadership.
• Minimum 12 years' experience in program management including leadership with HS/GED-equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Leads the Corporate Security Center of Excellence and establishes governance, routines, standards, and priorities for a healthy security function.
• Defines and manages a disciplined vendor-management framework for security service providers, monitoring SLAs and outcomes.
• Defines, documents, and maintains standard practices, controls, and operating expectations for the security team and refines processes accordingly.
• Develops reporting and analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement in security operations.
• Leads performance expectations, accountability, and staff development within the COE and vendor management functions.
• Manages budgets, cost optimization, and prepares financial reporting for executive management.
• Develops and implements policies to mitigate risk exposures and ensures regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor governance

Performance analytics

Process improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent

Job description

First Citizens Bank in North Carolina seeks a Director to lead the Corporate Security Center of Excellence, directing strategy, governance, and performance across vendor management, process improvement, and operations.

You will build a data-driven security program, partner with executive leadership, and drive proactive risk management while ensuring alignment with bank objectives and regulatory requirements.