Associate Director, Event Security Services

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If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Director, Event Security Services to join our Enterprise Security Services organization.Responsibilities:Apply delegated authoritative command of Key Personnel & Event Security Services operations to guide coordinated, tactical operations for the firm as a component of Firm Safety & Security ServicesServe as a subject matter and delegate most senior functional knowledge expertise for Key Personnel & Event Security Services; drive and manage high-profile and high-impact priority projects and initiatives to mitigate security risks and concerns within the firm; perform white glove VIP visitor security services and liaise with third-party security resources to facilitate business agendaDrive innovation across Key Personnel & Event Security Services by continuously understanding emerging threats and risks to firm security capabilities and altering operational or strategic programs as needed to address these risks; adjudicate security situations via protective intelligence assessments proactively or manage concerns as they arise dynamically making sound decisions that balance security risks with other business prioritiesServe as a trusted subject matter expert, collaborating with the Director of Key Personnel & Event Security Services, staff, and most senior executive leaders across the firm to keep alignment on strategies; promote and foster collaboration between security and other parts of firm business; key stakeholders may include Office of the Chair, KPMG Board of Directors support, Event & Meetings, Marketing & Sponsorships, Talent & Culture, Office of General Counsel, Ethics and Compliance, Risk Management, and other firm leadershipDevelop and maintain appropriate metrics to show progress against key initiatives; prepare assessments, periodic reports, and detailed event or protective detail plans for security which may all or in part be shared with most senior executive management ​Provide overall accountability for delegated key personnel and event security service offerings including responsibility for the ongoing awareness and daily operations of scope of services as defined; assume people management responsibility for multiple mid-level and/or junior-level professionals via mastery of supplier relationship managed short- or long -term third-party sourced models; develop and execute resource plans for personnel and insider risk security services, ensuring efficient allocation and maximum utilization of resources across the teams and appropriate awareness and training of personnel and/or third parties receiving such service offerings. ​Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environmentQualifications:Minimum eight years of recent progressive experience in personnel/executive protection, event security, investigations, security operations, supplier relationship management, protective intelligence, and experience leading large-scale, enterprise programsBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required; or minimum ten years of recent extensive global expertise in key personnel and event security Experience operating in a mature, complex environment and collaborating with external stakeholdersAbility to make decisions of high complexity and often utmost confidentiality, often autonomously, and provide guidance and strategic advice to executive level management. ​Track record of programmatic success, delivering large-scale projects within schedule and resource constraints; experience recruiting, developing, and managing talentOutstanding verbal/written communication, collaboration, negotiation, and influencing skills to lead an environment driven by customer service and teamwork; ability to direct, motivate and empower others to work towards the organization's goals, ensuring efficient allocation of resources across multiple functions; capability to successfully execute strategic initiatives for the organization; capacity to address emerging opportunities and how organization should be organized/staffed to realize themApplicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“KPMG”) complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. 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