Our client, an established trade finance institution on the continent is recruiting for their team in Cairo. They are looking for an experienced Security Manager to join their management team in Cairo.
Job responsibilities:
Security Management
- Implement and administer a comprehensive Security Management system to safeguard the Bank’s headquarters, African Trade Centres, branches, residences, Bank events, and expatriate personnel.
- Conduct regular security risk assessments and penetration tests, identifying vulnerabilities and providing recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Ensure security equipment and systems (e.g., CCTV, communication devices, screening tools, and access control systems) are properly maintained, fully operational, and repaired as needed.
- Monitor security service providers to ensure compliance with pre-agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs), QHSE standards, and Bank policies.
Team and Security Evacuation Management
- Manage the global travel risk program, providing pre-travel security advisories and emergency response coordination for Bank staff.
- Develop and maintain National Security Evacuation Plans for all Bank locations, ensuring preparedness for planned and unplanned security incidents.
- Coordinate emergency evacuation procedures, including assigning security personnel to designated assembly points and securing key locations during crises.
Access Management
- Design and implement a Bank-wide Access Management System to regulate and monitor employee and visitor access across all facilities.
- Provide regular evaluations and recommendations to the Director, ensuring compliance of the access management system with SLAs, QHSE standards, and operational requirements.
- Supervise the Access Card Request System, ensuring all necessary approvals and documents (e.g., ID verification, oath of secrecy) are processed for new joiners and existing staff.
- Maintain detailed access management records, ensuring proper archiving of system-related documents.
Team Management
- Define and communicate key responsibilities and security protocols to ensure seamless operations and compliance with Bank security policies.
- Evaluate and supervise security personnel, conducting regular performance assessments based on predefined KPIs and operational targets.
- Establish a structured workflow to facilitate efficient execution of all security-related activities.
Candidate requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy Management, Public Administration, Law, Security, Political Science, Police & Law Enforcement, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Master’s degree in the above fields is preferred.
- Security-related certification is essential (e.g., Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), Certified Security Manager (CSM)).
- More than 10 years of experience in security management, law enforcement, risk management, or related fields.
- 6–10 years of experience in a managerial security position within a corporate or financial institution environment.
- Proven experience in CCTV installation, investigation techniques, and access control management.
- Strong knowledge of international security laws, fire safety protocols, and risk assessment best practices.
If this aligns with your professional experience and skillset, please apply.
