Security Lead - Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Control Risks

Control Risks is the specialist global risk consultancy that helps organisations succeed in a volatile world. Find out more.

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Control Risks is currently looking to hire a Country Security Lead to support a global banking client and assume responsibility for the physical security of the client's offices and other commercial premises within Malaysia.

Please note that this role is scheduled to commence employment on 1st July 2024.

Responsibilities:

• Leads and mentors a team of direct employees and vendors responsible for the physical security of branches, offices, and other facilities within the country.
• On a routine basis, monitors security personnel and security system performance to ensure all security, safety and compliance requirements are met, including service delivery of all security related vendors.
• Devises local procedures for access control, CCTV surveillance and alarm monitoring in alignment with global and local standards.
• Ensures in-country security system maintenance, minor project works and software/hardware upgrades are executed in alignment with bank stakeholder requirements, global and local standards.
• Manages security and safety incidents, follow-up investigation and reporting to all stakeholders.
• Conducts local risk assessments, makes recommendations on physical security measures and implements them in accordance with global and local standards.
• Ensures security training, certification, tests & drills are periodically conducted and records maintained.
• Keeps senior level management informed on key issues, risks and incidents.
• As the Country level leader of physical security you are the key point of contact for operational security matters and will engage all stakeholders through excellent communication and account management skills.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or above.
• 4-6 years prior commercial security and/or law enforcement related experience.
• Proven managerial and leadership ability.
• Prior experience as shift leader, supervisor and security manager preferred.
• Able to comprehend and interpret most business documents.
• Able to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues.
• Able to write reports and manuals.
• Able to make effective and persuasive presentations on security training, concepts, and procedures to both staff, public groups and senior management stakeholders.
• Able to forecast and prepare annual budgets. Conducts basic financial analysis including the preparation of reports.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel.
• Excellent understanding of the operation of Access Control, CCTV & Burglar Alarm systems.
• Basic knowledge of IP networks.
• Good written and oral English language capability.

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