The position of Assistant Vice President, Corporate Security is responsible for coordinating all physical security related matters for the HKEX Group. The incumbent is responsible for the following key functions:

• Discharge corporate security tasks and conduct quality control inspection on security service provider(s) at all locations globally to meet regulatory requirements.
• Oversee assigned security guards in the area of assignment to ensure comprehensive delivery of security services and sound vendor management & oversight.
• Attend to local and regional administrative requirements such as budgeting, billing issues, headcount review, vendor dealings and various other administrative demands from the department.
• Establish appropriate levels of liaison with the local lines of business, senior management and external agencies to ensure all security risks are identified and mitigated.
• Maintain strong working relationships with other support functions (Human Resources, Events Management, Corporate Communications,  Corporate Services).
• Implement measures to protect assets of HKEX group, staff and visitors.
• Handle and investigate security related incidents, and compile incident reports.

Job Responsibilities:

• To discharge HKEX group corporate security in Hong Kong and globally to meet respective jurisdictional security requirements.
• To handle security related incidents in Hong Kong reported by staff and to compile the incident reports.
• To conduct inspection on security services provider in Hong Kong and globally to ensure the service quality provided meets the specified requirements.
• Provide operational and tactical expertise to ensure consistent and comprehensive delivery of security and safety operations in the area of assignment.
• Assist in investigation of issues of criminal acts and code of conduct.
• Implement policies, standards, procedures and awareness to mitigate physical security risk ensuring consistent delivery of security operations across HKEX.
• Support senior management by identifying safety and security risks and ensuring the smooth continuance of business functions during a disaster or other crisis.
• To review and implement preventive measures to protect the HKEX group assets and employees properties are protected from theft or losses.
• Execute any other duties or projects as directed by VP Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). 

Job Requirements:       

• A diploma in a relevant discipline (criminology, law, security, risk management, safety management).
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in a similar corporate/ military/ law enforcement.
• Membership of recognized industry groups & bodies (ASIS, ACSG, The Security Institute) and an established network amongst security professionals in the region.
• Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team with good interpersonal and organizing skills.
• Knowledge of principles and processes involved in safety, security and crisis management theory and organizational planning, co-ordination, and execution.
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures in Hong Kong.
• Knowledge of emergency response planning & execution, crisis management, disaster recovery operations and business continuity awareness.
• In addition, knowledge of the conduct of investigations, including interview techniques, reporting, collection of evidence and relevant legal requirements.
• Experience in executive protection, conference and event security.
• Effective reading, writing and oral communication skills.
• Comprehensive computer skills (inclusive of a good understanding of all Microsoft applications).
• Able to resolve problems and make decisions

Key Competencies

• Organizational Understanding
• Analysis and Problem Solving
• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Teamwork and Building Partnerships
• Coping with Pressure