Vice President, Protective Services

Guidepost Solutions LLC; Torch of Friendship (FL); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidepost Solutions LLC is seeking a Vice President for Protective Services in Miami, FL to lead security program development and client engagements. The role combines business development with hands-on management of global security operations, executive protection, and risk assessments for banks, law firms, family offices, and entertainment clients.

The ideal leader will build trusted advisor relationships, manage multi-faceted engagements, and drive growth strategies across markets while

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of prior work experience in risk management consultancy, security firm, law enforcement, intelligence, or military.
• Strong network within banks, international law firms, and tech companies.
• Experience working with high-net-worth clients and in security consulting.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with CSOs and senior security stakeholders to position Guidepost Solutions as a trusted advisor.
• Generate leads and support client development through targeted planning and relationship growth.
• Prepare, present, and negotiate proposals and contracts with clients.

Skills

Business development

Executive protection

Client relationships

Security program leadership

Strategic planning

Education

10-15+ years of related experience

Job description

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Vice President, Protective Services

Regular Full-Time GPS Miami, Miami, FL, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1097

Salary Range: $175,000.00 To $200,000.00 Annually

Summary

Guidepost is seeking a Vice President for their Protective Services Division. The successful candidate will assist the Senior VP and team with identification, development, implementation and management of global security strategies and programs for new and current clients. This leader will directly oversee business development and management of physical security operations, executive protection, digital vulnerability and threat assessments, crisis management, and overall security programs. Additionally, the Vice President will start, build, and nurture relationships across a wide range of banks, law firms, family offices, and sports and entertainment entities with the key focus of pursuing and closing business opportunities with in-house subject matter experts while managing all operational aspects of the engagement. This is a hybrid role, combining business development and hands‑on management of client engagements.

Core Responsibilities

Business Development

• Develop strong, trust‑based relationships with CSO’s and senior Security stakeholders, positioning Guidepost Solutions as a foundational element of their security and investigative practice areas.
• Generate leads by building and maintaining relationships throughout the industry
• Support priority client development through targeting, planning, and relationship growth
• Evaluate customer needs and collaborate with teammates/management to identify the appropriate solutions based on our portfolio of products and services.
• Ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization and work with cross‑functional teams to identify and address program opportunities to further the client goals.
• Establish customer relationships that enable the firm to be viewed as a trusted advisor.
• Work closely with PSD leadership to develop and maintain client base and implement growth strategies
• Build an effective pipeline and execute on each phase of the sales process
• Prepare, present, and negotiate proposals and contracts

Operational Management

• Work with other practice areas and subject matter experts within Guidepost, lead client efforts with regards to internal investigations, digital vulnerability and threat assessments, Independent Security Studies (IRS Code 26, section 132), threat and vulnerability assessments, travel risk, and cyber engagements.
• Develop and direct effective strategies to assess and mitigate global security‑related risks, manage crises and incidents, and safeguard the client’s personnel and property
• Coordinate and manage multi‑fasceted, international executive protection engagements
• Develop your current professional network as a source of business and become a reliable partner trusted to advise clients, wealth advisors, or family offices on their needs and ensure seamless implementation of complex tasks
• Prepare and execute on business development plans and strategies, including spearheading new initiatives and preparing and providing proposals to current and potential clients
• Work with trusted contacts in the military, law enforcement, and intelligence community, to provide travel risk reporting for client’s international travel.
• Operational management
• Client relationships
• Executive protection for high net worth individual
• Emergency planning
• Ethical Practice

Preferred Education and Experience

• Candidates will have 10 -15+ years of prior work experience, preferably with another risk management consultancy, security firm, law enforcement agency, intelligence agency, or military branch.
• Significant track record of solution‑based business development across the East Coast market and throughout Latin America
• A strong network within banks, international law firms, and tech companies
• Experience working in security consulting.
• Experience working with high‑net‑worth clients
• Excellent teamworking and consulting skills
• Highly responsive, able to respond to emerging issues after hours, on weekends, or on holidays.
• Ability to operate effectively in a complex and growing global matrix structure.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full‑time position with days and hours of work generally Monday through Friday. This position may require long hours and weekend work.

Travel

Travel as needed will be expected.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, much of the work may be performed while sitting at a desk, using a computer, typing, handling calls and using standard office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Compensation

The base annual salary range offered for this position is based on numerous factors, including job‑related skills and knowledge, experience, specific location, relevant education and/or training. In addition to the annual salary, we offer a full benefits package.

Guidepost Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.