Associate Director, Executive & Employee Protection

Job Description

Job Description What is the opportunity? Are you a security professional seeking a greater role that brings global impact? As an Associate Director, Executive & Event Protection, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety & security of RBC's 97,000 employees worldwide. Additionally, you will be responsible for the operational aspects of RBC’s Executive Protection program along with providing security planning expertise and guidance for events across the enterprise. In this role, your knowledge of threat risk assessments, security planning, executive protection, and operational implementation will contribute to the continuity of RBC’s operations. What will you do? Security planning for executive trips and events, attendance at events- often outside regular hours Primary response to security incidents involving designated employees or events Conduct reviews, assessments, planning, consultations, and guidance on security issues to designated employees Manage emergency situations including security threats, but also including emergencies that involve response to natural and man-made disasters, medical emergencies and travel logistics Provide front-line management to relevant vendors Project management of security related projects What do you need to succeed? Must-have Proven years of relevant experience in physical security Excellent understanding of Threat Risk Assessments, Security Planning, Security Operations Experience in Executive Protection, working in multiple geographic locations A knowledge of the law enforcement community, the Criminal Code of Canada, and related Statutes to maintain an effective liaison relationship with Police & other security & Government agencies Diplomatic skills and proven competency to interact with all levels of Management while displaying a high level of security professionalism and discretion Ability to recognize actual or potential security breaches and respond to all incidents that may impact personnel or site security and/or safety of Executives or Employees Solid understanding of risk mitigation strategies Must be able to travel 50–70% of the time to support business objectives and client needs Nice-to-have Post Secondary education from a recognized college or university, preferably in the areas of International Relations, Security / Strategic / Intelligence Studies, Political Science CPP ‘Certified Protection Profession’ designation from ASIS International What’s in it for you? We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual. A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunit

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