Common Purpose, Uncommon Opportunity. Everyone at Visa works with one goal in mind – making sure that Visa is the best way to pay and be paid, for everyone everywhere. This is our global vision and the common purpose that unites the entire Visa team. As a global payments technology company, tech is at the heart of what we do: Our VisaNet network processes over 13,000 transactions per second for people and businesses around the world, enabling them to use digital currency instead of cash and checks. We are also global advocates for financial inclusion, working with partners around the world to help those who lack access to financial services join the global economy. Visa’s sponsorships, including the Olympics and FIFA™ World Cup, celebrate teamwork, diversity, and excellence throughout the world. If you have a passion to make a difference in the lives of people around the world, Visa offers an uncommon opportunity to build a strong, thriving career. Visa is fueled by our team of talented employees who continuously raise the bar on delivering the convenience and security of digital currency to people all over the world. Join our team and find out how Visa is everywhere you want to be.

The Security Director provides efficient and high-quality executive security support to the CEO and Senior Executives. The role also has responsibility for security programs related to office physical security, life safety emergency procedures, aviation security support and others. This role manages risk to Visa’s senior executives and ensures mitigation through assessment, monitoring, and implementation of appropriate strategies.  The position is based in New York and requires travel, interaction with the company’s executive team, the ability to work well autonomously and in a team setting.

• Provides leadership and support for Global Security & Safety’s (GSS) Executive Support Program for the CEO and other senior executives based in New York – with a focus on executive protection and special events security management
• Serves as site security lead for Visa’s New York office and East Coast aviation hangar
• Manages and executes security at company events in support of the executive team, clients, guests and various business units
• Utilizes protective risk management and intelligence-led risk methodologies to plan and execute protection and security projects
• Executes overall physical security management for the New York area offices, staff, aviation assets and processes, and manages the executive visitor protocol
• Execute GSS’s Security Risk Review program in New York, collaborating with office managers and executive administrators to ensure adherence with Visa Key Control requirements
• Develops and provides executive residential security support to select locations
• Must have the ability to obtain Federal Air Marshal Service Armed Security Officer (ASO) certification and executes ASO tasks with company aviation assets flying into Washington Reagan Airport (DCA)
• Conducts ongoing threat, risk and vulnerability assessments and cooperates with company risk intelligence team for protective intel management
• Safeguards and maintains highly sensitive and confidential information
• Assists in the coordination of high-risk travel safety programs for Visa Inc. travelers
• Assists with investigations and ensures compliance with corporate policies and procedures
• Coordinates updates for the Site Emergency Response Plans (SERP) for NY area offices
• Directs the Emergency Response Team at the NY area offices and facilitates training for team members
• Supports the regional Office Response Teams (ORT) as an active member in coordination with the Crisis Management Team
• Performs incident management anytime and anywhere, inclusive from non-office locations and during non-business hours
• Coordinates, manages and administers vendor relations and contractual agreements for protection-related programs
• Serves as a local member of the Work Place Violence (WPV) Threat Assessment Team (TAT)
• Proactively alerts Visa Management in a timely fashion of incidents posing a threat to company personnel, property and/or assets
• Engages with security organizations and professional councils with the aim to keep abreast of industry developments
• Ensures liaison with local law enforcement, such as NYPD, and Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Regional Security Officers (RSO) in countries where protective tasks occur
• Participates in Global Security team training exercises and builds bench strength in the GSS team
• Manages and tracks expenses, budgets and activities
• Coordinates, manages and administers vendor relations and contractual agreements for protection-related programs
• Serves as a local member of the Work Place Violence (WPV) Threat Assessment Team (TAT)
• Proactively alerts Visa Management in a timely fashion of incidents posing a threat to company personnel, property and/or assets
• Engages with security organizations and professional councils with the aim to keep abreast of industry developments
• Ensures liaison with local law enforcement, such as NYPD, and Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Regional Security Officers (RSO) in countries where protective tasks occur
• Participates in Global Security team training exercises and builds bench strength in the GSS team
• Manages and tracks expenses, budgets and activities

• Minimum of twelve years specialized law enforcement, military and/or corporate security experience with at least 6 years of executive protection (EP) experience in these organizations
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience
• Possesses EP training and experience in the following specialties: team member, detail leader, primary and secondary vehicle driver (including armored vehicles), medical (First Aid, CPR, AED), protective intelligence, use of force and firearms
• Eligible to obtain a Federal Air Marshal Service Armed Security Officer (ASO) certification; possess a minimum amount of 4 years in US Law Enforcement or select US Military roles, good conduct and honorable discharge
• Experience managing security details in domestic and international locations, both low and high risk
• Operational understanding and fluent usage of today’s technology tools across all platforms (PC, tablet, smartphone-smartwatch, radio, satellite, tracking device, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal skills, tenacity and proven ability to drive results in a complex environment and at different hierarchical levels
• Promotes collaboration and exhibits a strong commitment to team success
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Preferably holder of a LEOSA firearm permit and/or concealed carry permit in the state of NY
• Ability to adapt quickly and work successfully with stakeholders of diverse backgrounds to include differing geographies and cultures
• Maintains a high level of physical fitness and can work nights and weekends as required and at times work uninterrupted with a 24/7 availability during protective tasks (includes working long hours without breaks)
• Demonstrated professional and relevant experience in physical security management, risk assessment, and mitigation measures
• Fluency in English required and additional language skills preferred
• Familiarity with facility security, processes and environment as well as standard corporate procedures to ensure compliance with policy
• Ability to liaise with internal security and business groups to ensure compliance with Visa policies, internal and external regulatory requirements, government regulations, and security best practices
• Possess a current valid passport and driver’s license
• Familiarity with facility security, processes and environment as well as standard corporate procedures to ensure compliance with policy
• Ability to liaise with internal security and business groups to ensure compliance with Visa policies, internal and external regulatory requirements, government regulations, and security best practices
• Possess a current valid passport and driver’s license

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.