Risk Manager - Security Operations - APAC Region

Security Operations Risk Manager- APAC

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Tracking and analyzing emerging regional security risks, contextualizing those specific to company assets and personnel, and producing high level risk assessments and situational updates

- Partner with regional security operations leadership in frequent strategic dialogue to identify gaps, opportunities and strengthen process development.

- Deliver successful new initiatives through robust project management skills and by creating collaboration and synergy with key stakeholders.

- Develop and implement comprehensive security plans and projects by effectively utilizing Global Security resources and successfully collaborating with key company stakeholders and external partners.

- Partner with internal and external intelligence teams to consistently analyze the landscape to gain a clear perspective on required risk mitigation measures. Work with internal and external security partners on information collection and best practice benchmarking.

- Create operational value by identifying external trends and patterns to assist department in change management, with a particular focus on emerging technologies like generative AI.

- Support the security governance program and partners with key stakeholders to conduct Security Risk Assessments and Audits as assigned.

- Identify technology to analyze key performance indicators to advance performance.

- Support reports on regional security program and progress to respective business leaders in coordination with key business partners.

- Remain abreast of threat developments across the region, on a daily basis, and use that knowledge to proactively identify areas of concern to organization, giving advance warning to facilitate decision-making.

- Serve as a subject matter expert in various risks across the Asia Pacific region, including but not limited to geopolitical and reputational risk, terrorism, social and political activism, political stability, crime/fraud, economic uncertainty, cultural trends, and cyber security as they relate to regional business operations.

- Perform well and maintain a high degree of professionalism and service, during emergency situations or under extreme pressure.

- Support the regional Crisis Management program, including but not limited to crisis management plans, crisis response process development, emergency preparedness equipment management, tabletop exercise support, etc.

- Support other regional security programs as needed such as workplace violence prevention, red teaming, etc.

- The ability to fill in as on-site Security Operations Manager as necessary

- Accomplish regional objectives by establishing action plans, outcome measurements; reviewing progress; etc. Prepare and deliver effective multi-media presentations to diverse audiences including executive leadership teams.

Basic Qualifications:

- Bachelor's/PG degree in International Relations, Strategic/Security Studies, Political Science, Business or a related discipline, or any closely related field of study

- 3-5 years experience working in intelligence, security operations, crisis and risk management, or any closely related field

- Thinking critically and writing quickly, concisely, and persuasively, demonstrating strong oral communication and presentation skills.

- The ability to receive and relay direction, and have ability to multi-task and coordinate several incidents at once

- Strong service and interpersonal skills especially during times of crisis

- Strong interest and familiarity with international current events

- Ability to make critical decisions, prioritize issues and initiate appropriate response with minimal supervision

- Sense of urgency in a 24/7 work environment for quick response to critical developing issues

- A flexible approach to variable working hours is essential

- Very strong IT skills, with experience with the full suite of Microsoft Office products.

- Strong leadership and influence skills. Excellent project management, written and communication skills, including strategic relationship building.

- Ability to adapt well to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction and strategy.

- Demonstrates resiliency and sound judgment in dealing with business and corporate challenges.

- Strong business knowledge and acumen. Effectively manages integrated change and solves problems.

- Builds trust and instills self-confidence through mutual respect and ongoing communication.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in International Relations, Strategic/Security Studies, Political Science, Business or a related discipline, or any closely related field of stud