Control Risks
Director,OperationalSecurity(ProtectiveServices)
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“Director, Operational Security (Protective Services) at Control Risks. Skills: Operational security, Protective services, Business development, Client management. Define vision for Protective Services. Execute vision for Protective Services”
Industry & Context.
Creative problem-solving; Analytical problem-solving; Sound decision making
25-30% travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
15+ years operational security leadership, 10+ years operational security services, Functional understanding of protective intelligence, Experience in consulting capacity, Demonstrated success in leadership role, Manage client portfolio, Develop business opportunities pipeline, Advanced financial literacy, Understanding of business processes, Track record of administrative excellence, English-language writing proficiency, Bachelor’s degree, Formal executive protection training, Ability to obtain security licenses
Nice to Have
Advanced degrees preferred, Additional languages highly desirable, Industry certifications highly desirable
What You'll Do.
Define vision for Protective Services
Execute vision for Protective Services
Direct delivery of security services
Oversee budgeting for practice
Oversee forecasting for practice
Oversee financial performance for practice
Drive growth through client relationships
Drive growth through market expansion
Ensure effective business operations
Ensure streamlined business operations
Represent organization as industry leader
Foster collaborative culture across practices
Foster collaborative culture across geographies
Design programmatic engagements
Build programmatic engagements
Lead programmatic engagements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Global collaboration; Cross functional expertise
Communication Scope
Written communication; Interpersonal communication; Client communication
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven operational security leader with strong business acumen, strategic vision, and exceptional project management capabilities to lead our Protective Services practice for the United States and Canada. This role will oversee high-impact security engagements—including executive protection, event security, and complex operational security programs—while driving growth through business development and thought leadership. The ideal candidate will combine operational expertise with the ability to influence stakeholders and shape innovative security solutions for clients across diverse industries. Tasks and responsibilities The successful candidate will be tasked with the following: * **Strategic Leadership** : Define and execute the vision for the Protective Services practice in the United States and Canada, ensuring alignment with regional and global strategic objectives. * **Operational Oversight** : Direct the delivery of comprehensive security services, including executive protection, event security, workplace violence response, technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM), travel risk management programs, operational crisis management (including evacuations and natural disaster response/recovery), and security training programs. * **Financial Management** : Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance for the Protective Services practice, ensuring profitability and cost efficiency. * **Business Development:** Drive growth by building and maintaining a robust pipeline of engagements through client relationships and market expansion. * **Operational Governance:** Ensure effective and streamlined business operations, including compliance with local, state and national security regulations, human resources statutes, and legal and risk management guidelines. * **Thought Leadership** : Represent the organization as an industry leader by contributing to panels, conferences, and published insights. * **Global Collaboration:
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