The VP of Global Corporate Security will lead MetLife's security strategy, manage risks, oversee incident responses, and ensure the safety of associates and operations globally.
Description and Requirements
VP, Global Corporate Security
Location: 200 Park Ave, NYC
In Office Monday-Friday
The Team You Will Join
Global Technology & Operations is responsible for technology development, infrastructure, information and cyber security, data strategy and analytics, customer service, and operations in support of all lines of business across 40+ markets around the world.
The Opportunity
As the Head of Global Corporate Security, you will lead and manage the global corporate security organization providing integrated security and operational risk management services across several functional areas including security operations, executive protection and event security, and security systems and applications.
How You'll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities)
What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications)
The expected salary range for this position is $250K to $300K. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock-based long-term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2025 "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, as well as the 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For ®, MetLife , through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
$250K to $300K
VP, Global Corporate Security
Location: 200 Park Ave, NYC
In Office Monday-Friday
The Team You Will Join
Global Technology & Operations is responsible for technology development, infrastructure, information and cyber security, data strategy and analytics, customer service, and operations in support of all lines of business across 40+ markets around the world.
The Opportunity
As the Head of Global Corporate Security, you will lead and manage the global corporate security organization providing integrated security and operational risk management services across several functional areas including security operations, executive protection and event security, and security systems and applications.
How You'll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities)
- Develop and lead MetLife's global corporate security strategy and plans.
- Lead and direct the maturation of the security program to ensure comprehensive planning including evaluating threat intelligence and resulting risks, continually aligning planning and recovery strategies.
- Lead implementation of MetLife's workplace and site security standards and processes.
- Regularly and proactively assesses and mitigate ongoing and emerging risks to MetLife's associates, sites and operations.
- Partner with MetLife's global resilience functions for the preparation and response to physical security incidents.
- Develop strong partnerships with executive leadership team and engage internal stakeholders to ensure security strategies are aligned with organizational goals.
- Support regional leadership teams during response to major incidents and coordinate corporate response while informing or engaging the Executive Leadership Team.
- Oversee training and other educational efforts to establish a culture of security.
- Understand competitive trends for security solutions and programs.
- Provide subject matter expertise on security issues to key stakeholders and senior management.
- Support the company's information protection strategy by driving physical site security and access control programs.
- Lead and inspire a high-performing team by fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications)
- 15+ years of intelligence, military or private sector experience in delivery of security programs working with senior leaders
- Comprehensive knowledge of current security and emergency response techniques, issues, procedures and security threats
- Strategic thinking and risk mindset
- Change agent with proven ability to drive execution
- Interpersonal skills to build relationships and influence partners
- Strong security network of government agency, law enforcement, third party risk providers and security peers
- Analytical and process skills with ability to analyze, interpret and utilize data to make decisions
- Strong communication skills
The expected salary range for this position is $250K to $300K. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock-based long-term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2025 "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, as well as the 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For ®, MetLife , through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
$250K to $300K
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