Regional Executive Protection Lead

Bank of America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America in New York is seeking an experienced Executive Protection professional to manage regional protection programs, oversee transportation activity, and implement security plans for senior leaders.

The role requires close protection duties at bank-hosted and external events, collaboration with partners, and the ability to respond to evolving threats while maintaining high standards of discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of executive protection, personal protection, dignitary protection, or related security experience.
• Prior experience in Executive Protection, Law Enforcement (preferred Federal Law Enforcement), Military Service, or other security-focused roles with demonstrated responsibility for protecting high-profile individuals, executives, or sensitive assets.
• Proven experience in Advance Security Planning, including the development, coordination, and execution of security protocols for executive travel, events, facilities, and personal protection operations.
• Demonstrated ability to identify security vulnerabilities, conduct executive protection and threat assessments, evaluate regional and local risk factors, and develop effective mitigation and crisis response strategies.
• Strong experience managing and coordinating protective intelligence, risk management, and emergency response initiatives to ensure the safety and security of protectee’s.
• Excellent executive-level communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally and discreetly with senior leadership and high-profile individuals.

Responsibilities

• Manages threat assessments, regional risk concerns, and threat response management in close collaboration with internal teams and line of business partners
• Coordinates with event planners, throughout the event life-cycle to ensure appropriate event security support and staffing, and serve as the primary point of contact for events
• Participates in investigations and provides timely documentation related to physical security and other incidents as directed
• Manages logistics and travel arrangements for executive protection staff
• Manages expenses related to event security costs in line with objectives and budget
• Communicates event security information effectively and securely to key stakeholders

Skills

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Crisis Management

Executive Presence

Risk Management

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Prioritization

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Customer and Client Focus

Issue Management

Relationship Building

Written Communications

Job description

Bank of America in New York is seeking an experienced Executive Protection professional to manage regional protection programs, oversee transportation activity, and implement security plans for senior leaders.

The role requires close protection duties at bank-hosted and external events, collaboration with partners, and the ability to respond to evolving threats while maintaining high standards of discretion and professionalism.