Corporate Security Manager (Leaf)

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Function: Corporate Security

Location: Kushtia, Bangladesh

Reporting to: Country Corporate Security Manager

Role: Permanent

Corporate Security Manager Leaf

The incumbent is security leader, representing Corporate Security for the Leaf operation Bangladesh and assigned area of responsibility and any other security services as directed. The position provides support to the Corporate Security team in the delivery of the Corporate Security Strategy, and in the provision of support to all JTI Leaf business entities, operations and projects within his specified Area of Responsibility (AOR). This AOR addresses all facets of the security program including development, review and maintenance with a risk-based and cost-effective approach which must add value to the business. Additionally, the position requires ‘hands on’ tactical engagement as required.

Primary responsibilities, include, but are not limited to, risk assessments, crisis management, personnel security, (including all aspects of travel, event and executive security), maintaining and developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders within Bangladesh, with outside law enforcement, intelligence and security agencies and business partners, managing and developing security teams, assessment and development of physical security arrangements incorporating the security audit program, background checks, due diligence and investigations.

The incumbent may be called upon to provide security support inside Bangladesh, as directed by Country Corporate Security Manager.

As the Corporate Security Manager, you will be responsible for:

Risk and Crisis Management

• The incumbent assists in identifying, developing, implementing, and maintaining security processes, practices and policies to reduce risk, respond to incidents, and limit exposure and liability through the development and maintenance of a Security Risk Register. The overriding aim of all strategies and recommendations is to bring value from security for the business and to enable the Bangladesh CS team to meet its operational objectives.

• The incumbent is an alternate member for the Crisis Management Team. As such, may be required to provide operational security support during crisis, investigative support as requested, and crisis/incident management training to sites and markets teams.

• The incumbent assists to identify trends and best practices in the Bangladesh business environment and make recommendations on development of policies and strategies to reduce vulnerability of JTI assets and any other CS responsibility given to him.

People and Asset Security

• Through a network of site security responsible persons and selected vendors, the incumbent manages the implementation of programs and support to ensure the security of executives, employees, stakeholders, visitors, etc. at their place of work and while on business travel within Bangladesh in his assigned area

• Assist in the provision of security support to personnel conducting business for JTI in high-risk environments, to include personal protection, pre-travel or in country security briefings, residential security surveys, special event security, ground and air transportation advice, meet and greet assistance, and advise on special projects.

• The incumbent assists to develop the audit plan and assists in the management of security audits and assessments and follow up recommendations of business operations.

• The incumbent assists the management supply chain security programs within his AOR to protect operations and products while ensuring brand integrity. Provides consultation across his area to minimize supply chain losses, brand erosion in his AOR. The incumbent may be called upon to provide assistance in any place within Bangladesh.

• As directed and in coordination with other functions as appropriate (e.g., Compliance, Corporate Audit, Legal, People & Culture, H&S, GSC), the incumbent will conduct objective investigations of security-related allegations/incidents as required.

Networking

• Internally - maintain and develop effective working relationships with the members of the Leaf management team, and all Leaf factory leads. Develops networks throughout all functions and levels to promote and drive global security initiatives. Brief Leaf factory leads on the status of security issues and emerging threats as required.

• Externally - develops relationships with high-level law enforcement, business partners, and international counterparts to include inside Bangladesh security agencies, intelligence and private sector counterparts. Engages, for example by membership, in prestigious public and private security associations.

Financial Management

• The incumbent is expected to exercise efficient financial management of the assigned security program which requires planning and presentation of an annual budget (LE, ASP and SPC), updates on budget within regular intervals (outlooks) and providing appropriate reports on YTD actuals and variances.

• Oversee the management of local contracts with security service vendors for guarding operations, technology applications and specialized consulting and investigative support.

Requirements:

• University degree or equivalent professional experience, complemented by demonstrated achievements

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in military, law enforcement, intelligence, corporate security, or related environments

• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of additional regional languages would be considered an asset.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

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