S&P Global Mobility

Security Manager EMEA - Mobility

London

Posted 12 days ago

Early applicant

Hybrid

Full-time

Senior Level

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Security Manager to lead physical security operations across one of our global regions: Americas, EMEA, or APAC. This role is responsible for protecting employees, facilities, and assets while ensuring security programs align with business objectives, regional risk profiles, and global standards.

The Security Manager serves as a trusted partner to business leaders, Facilities, HR, Legal, and IT teams, and plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, resilient, and secure work environment across diverse geographies.

This position requires strong operational leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in complex, fast‑changing environments.

This role requires 4 to 5 days work from our office in Centreville/Reston.

S&P Global has recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility.

Key Objectives

Develop and execute regional security strategies aligned with global security and risk management frameworks. Identify, assess, and mitigate physical security risks to people, facilities, and operations. Lead and manage regional security teams and vendors, ensuring consistent performance and compliance. Ensure a high level of incident preparedness, emergency response, and crisis management. Promote a strong culture of security awareness and safety across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Security Strategy & Operations

Implement and maintain regional security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with global requirements. Oversee day‑to‑day physical security operations across offices, sites, and facilities within the assigned region. Conduct regular security risk assessments, audits, and inspections to identify vulnerabilities and drive improvements. Manage physical security systems including access control, CCTV, alarms, monitoring platforms, and guard services. Ensure compliance with local laws, regulations, and regional security requirements.

Incident Management & Emergency Response

Lead investigations into security incidents, breaches, theft, workplace violence, or policy violations. Develop, maintain, and test emergency response, crisis management, and business continuity plans. Act as a regional escalation point during critical incidents and emergencies. Coordinate response efforts with internal stakeholders and external emergency services.

Leadership & Vendor Management

Recruit, train, and manage regional security personnel and contracted guard forces. Set clear expectations, performance metrics, and accountability for teams and vendors. Manage relationships with security service providers, integrators, and consultants. Ensure cost‑effective delivery of security services without compromising standards.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Partner closely with Facilities, HR, Legal, IT, and Workplace teams to integrate security into business operations. Support new site openings, office relocations, and workplace design projects. Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams on converged security initiatives where applicable. Build strong relationships with law enforcement, emergency responders, and local authorities.

Training & Continuous Improvement

Deliver security awareness training and communication programs for employees. Promote a proactive, risk‑aware security culture across the region. Stay current on emerging threats, geopolitical risks, regulatory changes, and security technologies. Recommend and implement enhancements to improve program maturity and effectiveness.

Regional Scope & Focus (Selected at Application)

EMEA

Focus on operating in highly regulated and geopolitically diverse environments. Emphasis on regulatory compliance, duty of care, and cross‑border coordination. Experience working across Europe, Middle East, and/or Africa strongly preferred.

Americas

Focus on multi‑site operations across North, Central, and South America. Emphasis on workplace violence prevention, incident response, and vendor‑managed guard services. Regular coordination with local and federal law enforcement agencies.

APAC

Focus on diverse risk environments, rapid growth, and operational scalability. Emphasis on vendor management across multiple countries and cultures. Experience supporting expansion, greenfield sites, or emerging markets preferred.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Risk Management, or a related field. 7+ years of experience in corporate security, law enforcement, military, or related roles. Experience managing multi‑site or regional security operations. Strong knowledge of physical security systems, incident management, and investigations. Proven ability to develop and implement security policies and procedures at scale. Demonstrated leadership and people‑management skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. High integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information. Willingness to travel regionally and respond during emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional certifications such as CPP, PSP, CSM, or equivalent. Experience with emergency management, crisis response, and business continuity planning. Familiarity with global regulatory environments and regional security risks. Knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals and physical‑cyber convergence. Experience supporting executive travel, special events, or elevated‑risk operations.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

It is the policy of Mobility to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Mobility will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Skills

Security Management

Risk Assessment

Incident Management

Crisis Management

Leadership

Vendor Management

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Emergency Response

Physical Security

Compliance

Training

Continuous Improvement

Cybersecurity

Regulatory Compliance

Crisis Response