Protective Operations Manager, Global Security

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible downtime

Continued learning

Retirement planning

Family-friendly benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

S&P Global in New York seeks an experienced Executive Protection Specialist to safeguard company leadership during travel and on-site. You will coordinate security plans, review calendars, and maintain documentation.

This role requires five days per week in the 55 Water Street office, domestic and international travel, and collaboration with the Global Security & Crisis Management team to manage incidents and protect assets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in law enforcement, military, or government sectors.
• Proven executive protection experience across domestic and international travel operations.
• Strong understanding of security and risk landscapes with ability to assess threats and implement protective measures.
• Comfortable engaging with senior executives and leadership teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for senior leadership and board engagements.
• Travel domestically and internationally, overnight to multi-day stays.
• Physical presence at the 55 Water Street office, 5 days a week.
• Valid driver's license and passport.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive protection services to company leadership during domestic and international travel.
• Support GS&CM operations with security coverage at leadership meetings and events.
• Conduct daily executive calendar reviews and coordinate with staff for security integration.
• Lead trip planning and logistics including security plans and risk assessments for travel and events.
• Maintain security documentation and SOPs, including risk registers and threat databases.
• Assist Building Operations and Investigation functions to support security objectives.

Skills

Executive protection

Travel readiness

Leadership engagement

Security risk assessment

Communication skills

Operational judgment

Discretion

Reliability

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

11

The Team:

Working with key partners both within and beyond the Corporation, Global Security & Crisis Management (GS&CM) strives to protect the Corporation's people, assets, brand, and reputation while building an environment that enables successful business interactions through planning, consultation and operational integrity.

Responsibilities and Impact:

This is a great opportunity to work in a fast-paced and rewarding corporate security role during a time of great change and challenge. This position has two main duties: 1) Operating with the highest levels of personal integrity and professionalism, perform executive protection to company leadership and 2) provide support to the broader Global Security & Crisis Management Team by augmenting security coverage at S&P leadership meetings, business conferences and events, as well as incident management, when needed.

This role will require 5 days a week physical presence in the New York, 55 Water Street office.

• Provide executive protection services to company leadership during domestic and international travel, ensuring the highest levels of safety and professionalism
• Support Global Security & Crisis Management operations by providing security coverage at leadership meetings, business conferences, and incident management when needed
• Conduct daily executive calendar reviews and coordinate with staff and leadership to ensure seamless security integration
• Lead comprehensive trip planning and logistics including security plan creation, risk assessments, and coordination with key stakeholders for executive travel, events and off-site events
• Maintain security documentation and protocols including Risk Registers, Internal Threat Databases, and Standard Operating Procedures for all protection activities
• Assist the Building Operations and Investigation functions as needed to support broader security objectives

Compensation/Benefits Information:

(This section is only applicable to US candidates)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $85,773 to $130,652 Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in law enforcement, military, or government sectors
• Proven executive protection experience across diverse settings including domestic and international travel operations
• Strong understanding of security and risk landscapes with ability to assess threats and implement appropriate protective measures
• Comfortable to engage with senior executives and leadership teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with comfort level engaging senior leadership and board members at the highest organizational levels
• Travel domestically and internationally from overnight to multiple days
• Sound operational judgment, discretion, reliability, and adaptability in dynamic security environments
• Physical presence required at 55 Water Street office, 5 days a week
• Valid driver's license and passport

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional security certifications such as ASIS membership with PSP, CPP, or specialized executive protection training credentials
• Aviation security experience including familiarity with private aviation, fixed base operations (FBOs), and airport security protocols
• International operations experience with demonstrable experience working abroad and ability to interact effectively across diverse cultures
• Specialized tactical training including defensive driving tactics and emergency response certifications (CPR/First Aid/AED from American Red Cross, AHA, etc.)
• Attention to detail and ability to think clearly during fluid events while maintaining the highest level of client confidentiality and integrity
• Keen sense of personal ownership and accountability with proven track record of reliability in high-stakes environments

Right to Work Requirements:

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you cantake care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected andengaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to [e-mail] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

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