Country Head Protective Security, HSBC

HSBC

Location:
Switzerland, Geneva

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

Country Head Protective Security role responsible for the protection of HSBC's people, buildings, and assets in Switzerland, Italy, and Belgium. Part of the Business Risk & Resilience division within the Global Chief Operating Office, deploying physical & electronic countermeasures to minimize risk and working with internal stakeholders, partner vendors, intelligence agencies and law enforcement.

Job Responsibility:

Responsible for local Protective Security management for Switzerland, Italy & Belgium
Oversee security arrangements including country evacuation/invacuation and event planning
Manage all elements of the travel security programme
Manage the Security Control Room within Switzerland
Manage the deployment of Close Protection security officers
Ensure first line response for all incidents involving Protective Security related criminal actions
Collaborate with stakeholders on physical security elements of new build or refurbishment projects
Embrace new technology, processes, systems or ways of working
Create a robust security awareness culture
Deliver upon the Protective Security Global Strategy
Oversee, Plan and Manage events within Local Market
Lead on Maintenance projects for accountable Markets
Manage all recertification tasks for access control
Lead on Safety and Security training for all colleagues

Requirements:

Experience in risk or control management
Good knowledge of the retail business including operational security practices
Good knowledge of the core Protective Security disciplines
An understanding of law enforcement techniques and procedures
Ability to make decisions including when under pressure and to tight deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
Ability to balance multiple competing demands to find the best solutions
Innovative thinking
Understanding of Protective Security priorities and an ability to translate to local direction
High ethical standards
Fluency in local language and English a pre-requisite
Swiss or EU citizenship or valid Swiss work permit

What we offer:

Health & meal allowance
Public transport or (e-)bike allowance
Days off for key events
One-time marriage or Civil Partnership grant
One-time premium for birth or adoption
4 weeks' paternity leave
26 weeks' maternity leave
Emergency Childcare with the Red Cross
Purchased holidays scheme
Unpaid leave
Sabbatical
Volunteering Leave
Accident insurance paid by the Employer
Attractive Pension Scheme
Various sports and leisure activities
Confidential employee assistance service
Opportunities to work internationally
Access to Employee Resource Groups
World-class training through HSBC University
Development programmes
Mentoring and coaching
Flexible working arrangements

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
October 03, 2025

Expiration:
October 22, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Country Head Protective Security

HSBC

Location:Switzerland, Geneva

Category:IT - Administration

Contract Type:Not provided