Executive Protection and Event Security Specialist (Boston, MA)

Overview:     

Provides professional executive protection and event security through advance location assessment, threat analysis and the comprehensive application of protection and security protocols to ensure the safety of the Bank's executives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough site risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and threats to executive leadership. Coordinate with law enforcement and third parties to ensure security of the venue and safety of the executive(s).
• Proactively plan and execute security strategies for corporate events, including, but not limited to, internal corporate functions, VIP gatherings, Board of Directors meetings, investor conferences, and public appearances.
• Coordinate threat intelligence, protective intelligence, and travel security with internal Corporate Security to ensure compliance with security standards.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, first responders and/third parties to ensure the safety of the executive(s) and guests. Ensure event security through the management and/or oversight and operation of security checkpoints, access control, and emergency response procedures.
• Develop and maintain security operational plans, incident reports, and after-action briefings. Review and report this information to Chief Security Officer and applicable senior leaders to track status, ensure compliance and program accountability.
• Develop and implement personalized security plans to ensure safety and well-being of Bank leadership, including office and/ or event space venues, transportation, travel security and residential protection, as needed.
• Maintain a high level of discretion and professionalism when dealing with clients and sensitive situations.
• Maintain excellent rapport and open lines of communication regarding requests for support, service issues, and deliverables with senior leaders.
• Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
• Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Scope of Responsibilities:  

This individual is a member of M&T Bank’s Corporate Security Executive Protection and Event Security Program. This role requires comprehensive experience and expertise in conducting advance security planning, professionalism, and discretion in dealing with senior executives and their respective staff, appropriate handling of emergency situations and strong collaboration in building trust as a subject matter expert on event security arrangements. Travel within the Bank’s footprint required to perform job duties.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:

No supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years’ relevant work and/or military experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 7 years’ higher education and/or relevant work and/or military experience, inclusive of a minimum of 3 years’ relevant work and/or military experience
• Demonstrated experience in providing security services for corporate events
• Demonstrated experience in working with C-suite executives in delivering executive protection recommendations and provisions

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience in corporate security, law enforcement and/or military police specializing in protection related deliverables
• Prior experience in delivering event security recommendations in a corporate environment
• Strong ability to active decisively
• Experience communicating directly and diplomatically with various levels of leadership.
• Experience understanding and analyzing complex business problems and making sound decisions and recommendations
• Membership in industry associations or certification in a related security field (Executive Protection Training/Certification)
• Ability to perform first aid and basic emergency life saving techniques when needed; maintains any related certifications
• Efficiency with use of firearms 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to drive a vehicle
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift 50lbs

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $70,632.76 - $117,721.27 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

LocationBoston, Massachusetts, United States of America