Job DescriptionWe9re seeking a future team member for the role of
Senior Director, Regional Head of Security, Americas - Global Corporate Security to join our Corporate Security Team. This role is located in New York City
The Regional Head of Security, Americas is responsible for leading corporate security strategy and operations across the Americas region, with a focus on safeguarding people, facilities, and assets. This role works closely with Global Real Estate and Workplace Experience to support safe, secure, and resilient workplaces and to ensure effective delivery of security services across the regional footprint.
This position provides leadership, direction, and oversight to regional security managers, ensuring consistent execution of security programs and alignment with enterprise objectives. The role is also responsible for oversight of the Global Command Center, including operational effectiveness, coordination, and alignment with regional and enterprise security priorities.
The Regional Head of Security, Americas supports executive protection matters, as appropriate, in coordination with internal stakeholders and leadership. In addition, this role drives the standardization of security policies, procedures, and operating practices across the region, while ensuring appropriate adaptation to geographic, regulatory, and business requirements. The role
In this role, you9ll make an impact in the following ways:- Lead corporate security strategy and operations across the Americas region.
- Provide oversight and leadership to regional security managers.
- Partner closely with Global Real Estate and Workplace Experience to support workplace security objectives.
- Oversee the Global Command Center and ensure effective operational coordination.
- Support executive protection matters in alignment with security and leadership requirements.
- Build and maintain strong law enforcement relationships across federal, state, and local partners.
- Standardize security policies, procedures, and operating practices across geographic locations.
- Ensure regional security programs align with enterprise standards, regulatory requirements, and local business needs.
- Foster strong partnerships across internal stakeholders to advance strategic security initiatives.
To be successful in this role, we9re seeking the following:- Bachelor9s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.15+ years of total work experience, with 5-7 years of management experience, preferred. Prior experience in physical security and/or investigations is preferred.
- Requires building and maintaining strong law enforcement relationships across federal, state, and local partners to support security planning, response coordination, and broader risk management efforts.
- Demonstrate strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to build effective partnerships across business, operational, and control functions.
- Possess experience in corporate security leadership, regional security operations, and workplace security program management.
- ASO qualification is preferred.
Our Benefits and Rewards:
BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life9s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.
BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The expected base salary for this position when employment commences can be found in the Job Info section at the bottom of the posting.
Base salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is only part of the total rewards package, which may include eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee9s eligible dependents. Eligible employees also may receive other benefits (including various paid time off benefits, such as vacation and sick time), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired, the employee will be in an 4at will4 position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payments or compensation programs) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
