Head of Security & Safety Dept📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Riyad Bank is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Head of Security & Safety Department. This pivotal role involves leading and overseeing all security and safety operations across the organization. The position is crucial for maintaining the integrity, safety, and security of Riyad Bank's assets, employees, and customers. The Head of Security & Safety will play a key role in developing and executing comprehensive security strategies that align with government regulations, SAMA requirements, and best industry practices, managing both physical and cyber security risks, and ensuring robust safety programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide input for the departmental budget and monitor performance against approved levels, addressing any variances.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Security & Safety function to ensure strict compliance with established standards and procedures.
• Offer expert advice on security-related aspects and lead the development of Riyad Bank's security policies and procedures, ensuring comprehensive coverage and prudential coverage against potential security risks.
• Analyze building plans to determine optimal placement of security and safety equipment within facilities and branches.
• Ensure thorough testing of installed security and safety equipment for proper operation and coverage, verifying correct connection to the central monitoring location.
• Manage security services for the cash-in-transit process, ensuring on-ground security precautions are maintained.
• Effectively manage cyber and information security risks by ensuring appropriate implementation of requirements and timely mitigation of assessment findings.
• Lead investigations into security breaches and fraudulent activities in conjunction with relevant departments.
• Supervise the implementation and monitoring of bank-wide health and safety programs and policies.
• Negotiate and finalize security and safety contracts with external service providers.
• Lead staff orientation in security, fire and loss prevention, and safe working practices.
• Organize and supervise the activities of subordinates to ensure efficient and compliant task execution.
• Prepare accurate and timely departmental reports.
• Represent the Security & Safety function in various committees and meetings.
• Ensure staff have clear objectives, receive regular performance feedback, undergo appraisals, and have development plans.
• Comply with all relevant safety, quality, and environmental management policies, procedures, and controls.
• Perform other related duties as directed.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• Certification in relevant security-related military/police courses, including facilities protection and security assessment.
• 10-12 years of relevant experience in corporate safety and security.
• Intermediate English language proficiency.

Required Skills

• In-depth knowledge of security and safety protocols and standards.
• Proficiency in security and safety risk assessment methods.
• Knowledge and practical use of security and safety equipment.
• Sound knowledge of relevant Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) procedures.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Digital orientation and adaptability to technology.
• Commitment to service excellence.
• Strong risk orientation and proactive risk management capabilities.
• Demonstrated learning agility and ability to adapt to new information and challenges.
• Strategic thinking and long-term planning abilities.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within Riyad Bank.