Director – US Region Corporate Security

What is the opportunity?

Physical safety and security are essential to the protection of RBC employees, clients, assets, operations and facilities from a wide range of threats, and it is necessary to minimize the negative business impact and interruption of these threats in order for RBC to achieve its business objectives. The Director, US Region Corporate Security is responsible for providing vision and strategic direction and is accountable for the strategy development and operations of the physical security and protection program in the US and Caribbean Regions. The Director is responsible for the US and Caribbean Region strategic plan and execution of the physical security and protection strategy.

What will you do?

Global Security

• Ensure employees, board members, clients, contractors and other third parties, assets (including information assets), operations and facilities are safeguarded from potential compromise or harm.

• Ensure that the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information is preserved.

• Enable the business to operate securely, efficiently and cost-effectively in alignment with RBC’s enterprise risk appetite and regulatory requirements.

• Outline the responsibilities for those who have custody of RBC or customer physical assets, including information or information systems or for those who ensure the safety of RBC related people or premises.

Vision & Strategic Direction

• Accountable for building a regional strategic and comprehensive Physical Security Protection Strategy that implements policies and processes that enable consistent, effective security practices while minimizing risk and ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, privacy and safety of RBC systems and employees.

• Responsible for the execution of the Regional Physical Security Protection Strategy (e.g. program roadmaps, technology vision, investments, operating model, etc.) aligned with RBC’s strategic objectives.

• Maintain in-depth awareness and understanding of current and emerging trends in Physical Security to inform strategy.      

• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance on security to ensure compliance and adherence to RBC policy, and standards and regulatory requirements regionally to stakeholders (LOB’s, Customers 2nd/3rd lines of defense teams)

• Responsible to drive the integration/collaboration of the Physical Security Protection program with enterprise risk and threat management functions (Cyber/Fraud/CIS etc.)

• Ensure Physical Security Protection Strategy remains aligned to Future of Work requirements and the changes to employee working environment(s) (Home/Office)

Build a High Performing Team

• Builds a committed, capable and diverse workforce.  Integrates effective performance management, employee development, talent management, succession planning, reward & recognition and diversity routines into day-to-day management practices.

• Provides leadership and direction and establishes a culture and work environment that attracts, retains and motivates a diverse, skilled workforce creating a working environment of high employee engagement.

• Drives improvements and ensures efficiency and effectiveness of team.

Operational Leadership

• Leads the execution of a complex, regional security programs utilizing a deep specialized knowledge of security practices as the subject matter expert.   

• Develops the Regional Security programs (Travel Risk, High Risk Individual Protection, Security/Safety Incident Management & Response, Identity & Access Management, Threat Intelligence, and Third Party) and enhances operational processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

• Ensures security procedures/process are reviewed, current and sustainable.

• Establish security awareness and training to promote and embed appropriate physical security behavior across the organization and to its clients.

• Monitor metrics to ensure program effectiveness, compliance against standards and deliver reporting to provide ongoing assurance to senior and executive management.

• Lead a team of professionals who continuously monitor for physical security threats and take action to identify, detect and protect.

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

• 15+ years of progressive experience working in large global organizations in physical security, corporate security, incident and crisis management, or law enforcement.

• Viewed as a credible thought leader in physical security and incident management.

• Advanced knowledge in physical security threat and risk assessment methodologies. 

• Demonstrated experience in leading and delivering executive protection and event security initiatives and programs.

• Knowledge in physical security infrastructure, systems and technologies.

• Strong communicator who can articulate vision across team and businesses.

• Ability to leverage partners and lead change.

• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication and presentation skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge in developing and executing a strategic roadmap.

• Demonstrated objectivity in interpreting information and defining problems.

• Demonstrated experience in managing financials and working with budgets and a planning/forecasting cycle of reporting. 

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, conflicting priorities, while producing quality results.

• Demonstrated collaboration skills with ability to lead a diverse cross functional team.

• Demonstrated leadership ability.

• Ability to adapt to changing requirements and environments quickly.

• Demonstrated ability to drive to achieve results and adapt to changing priorities.

• Ability to develop and sustain strong, credible relationships.

Nice to have:

• Demonstrated experience in control design, development, deployment and operation.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.

• Opportunities to do challenging work as part of a global team.

The expected salary range for this particular position is $160,000-$250,000, depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs.

You have the potential to earn more through RBC's discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

RBC's compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:

- Drives RBC's high-performance culture

- Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals

- Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

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Job Skills

Event Security, Event Security Management, Executive Protection, Executive Relationships, Executive Security, Physical Security, Security System, Team Administration, Team Management, Vendor Management

Additional Job Details

GOLDMAN SACHS TOWER, 30 HUDSON STREET:JERSEY CITYJersey CityUnited States of America40Full timeTECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSRegularSalaried2025-10-062025-11-14

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.