Area Director of Security

Join our dynamic corporate team and become part of Aman Group. With offices strategically located around the world (Zug, London, Dubai, Singapore, Bangkok, Miami and New York), our corporate colleagues are at the forefront of driving innovation and excellence for our ultra-luxury brand.

Role

The Area Director of Security is responsible for the safekeeping of the entire property for the guests and the colleagues and also responsible for the security and safety of all AMAN assets, personnel, guests and visitors at all AMAN properties. This role assists Managing Director - Japan, South Korea and Indonesia for upcoming projects in Japan and will implement Aman’s standards and brand objectives through a focus on security strategies and solutions for their respective areas.

Responsibilities

• Drive, implement, and ensure compliance in Japan properties the AMAN Global Security policy and protocols in mitigation of security threats and operational risks to AMAN assets, personnel, guests and visitors.

• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of operational risks related to AMAN properties and development sited in Japan properties.

• Work with key stakeholders such as GMs, local Security Directors, Engineers, Human Resources, IT, Cybersecurity and Regional Counsel to maintain and enforce property - level standards and policies related to regional security and AMAN operations.

• Conduct security audits and assessments on AMAN Japan properties and developments in evaluating the effectiveness of AMAN Global Security and safety measures implemented by the Global Head of Security.

• Follow up on documented recommendations to ensure appropriate security enhancements are accounted for in property CAPEX and implemented in a prioritized manner.

• Advise and report to the Head of Global Security and local AMAN Japan property leaders on emerging or imminent threats and risks to AMAN interests stemming from geopolitical or other security and safety developments in Japan.

• Constantly improve and measure the effectiveness of the security strategy, security personnel, security vendors, and security technologies for AMAN Japan properties.

• Initiate and maintain effective security outreach to Japanese law enforcement, security and intelligence services, fire prevention professionals, and governmental bodies in support of information sharing and emergency response affecting AMAN interests.

• Ensure all Japan properties have required emergence response and evacuation plans in place and regularly scheduled exercises are being conducted and documented accordingly.

• Lead and coordinate decision -making around incident management and emergency response in Japan. Provide support to first responders in Japan for security incidents, travel-related incidents and regional crises.

• Lead on corporate delegated investigations in line with the Aman standards, as well guide hotels on their investigations. Ensure that all investigations are legally compliant while maintaining the privacy required at an ultra-luxury brand.

• Assist and coordinate on the hiring of any local Security Director or security vendor at any of the AMAN Japan properties.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of work experience as Security Manager in the hospitality industry.

• 10-15 years progressive work experience in safety and security.

• Strong knowledge and experience in developing strategic security and loss prevention plans in Japan.

• Expert knowledge of CCTV, access control and hotel security systems.

• Excellent safety experience, and a working knowledge of safety legislation in Japan.

• Fluency in English and Japanese, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Benefits

At Aman Group, we believe that our colleagues are at the core of our success. We offer a competitive benefits including exciting international career opportunities in a company that is expanding rapidly. We prioritise and support your career journey, making you feel valued, included and at home.

• Aman Global Complimentary Night Programme.

• Discount on Food & Beverage Outlets and Aman Retail Boutique.

• Meals and coffee breaks during shifts.

• Club activities.

• Birthday Benefit (Food & Beverage outlet experience).

• Qualification acquisition support.

If you thrive in an ultra-luxury environment and are passionate about warm and personalised hospitality where every detail matters, we invite you to apply to join us on our journey.