Vice President, Regional Security Manager - Americas West

About this role

The Regional Security Manager (RSM) is responsible for leading and executing the corporate security strategy across a defined geographic region. This role ensures the protection of employees, assets, operations, and brand reputation through a proactive, risk-based security program aligned with enterprise standards. The RSM serves as a strategic partner to regional business leaders, corporate functions, and external stakeholders while overseeing physical security, crisis management, investigations, and regulatory compliance.

Physical Security Operations Management

• Ensure compliance with BlackRock global security standards.
• Maintain detailed site security profiles and address concerns with Site Facilities Managers.
• Develop SOPs for Security Command Centers, manage escalations, and respond to emergencies.
• Supervise First Responders for medical/security incidents.
• Manage vendor relations, HR/Legal investigations, incident management, and emergency response.
• Support Travel Safety Program with assessments and briefings.
• Assist Global Events Management team with event coordination.
• Promote security awareness and collaboration within BlackRock.
• Develop regional metrics and dashboards.
• Conduct risk assessments, threat analyses, and security reviews to identify vulnerabilities and implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage contract guard force performance, ensuring compliance with service-level agreements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Human Resources, Legal, and Compliance on internal investigations, workplace violence incidents, and employee safety matters.
• Lead regional incident response efforts and support crisis management, business continuity, and emergency preparedness plans.
• Represent BlackRock in regional security networks and liaise with local law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and regulatory bodies.
• Provide training and awareness programs on security best practices to regional staff and leadership.
• Manage regional security budgets, vendor contracts, and performance metrics to ensure operational efficiency and financial stewardship.
• Support executive protection operations and secure travel coordination for senior leadership as needed.

Technical Security and Capital Projects Management

• Collaborate with Global Head of Security Technology on projects, maintenance, and audits.
• Support infrastructure enhancements and innovative technology deployment.
• Address technical/physical or vendor management tasks as directed.

Experience

• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate security, law enforcement, or military service, with at least three years in a leadership role.
• Knowledge of AMRS West geo-political landscape and experience in combined Technical/Physical Security environments.
• Proficient in project management, Business Continuity Management, Health & Safety, and life safety processes.
• Strong knowledge of physical security technologies, guard force operations, investigative procedures, and threat assessment methodologies.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and crisis management skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at all organizational levels.
• Ability to manage performance metrics and cost-saving opportunities.
• Capable of multitasking and scheduling in collaborative environments under pressure.
• Effective at developing relationships at all levels, managing senior stakeholder concerns, and knowing when to escalate issues.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; ASIS CPP Accreditation or similar an advantage.
• Must reside in San Francisco area; no relocation offered.
• Willing to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

For San Francisco, CA Only the salary range for this position is USD$115,000.00 - USD$162,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

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