Security Director, Southern Europe

Who We Are Looking ForAs part of Crisis24s global security leadership team and management structure in France this role is critical in delivering world-class security solutions to clients and supporting the companys mission to protect people assets and reputations worldwide. The Security Director for Southern Europe will act as a strategic leader and trusted advisor ensuring operational excellence while driving commercial growth in the French market. The Security Director for Southern Europe will lead security strategy and operations across the Southern Europe Region France predominantly but also Spain and Italy - while acting as a key outward-facing partner to Southern Europes clients globally. Combine operational leadership with commercial acumen supporting sales teams to grow security-related revenue and positioning Crisis24 as the trusted security advisor in the market. Ensure compliance with French regulations drive risk management initiatives and collaborate closely with global security colleagues across all You Will Work OnStrategic & Outbound LeadershipDefine and execute a security strategy for Southern Europe aligned with global and regionalobjectivesRepresent the security function to Southern Europe clients worldwide building strong relationships and delivering tailored solutionsSales Enablement & Revenue GrowthAct as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for security in client engagements proposals and RFPsPartner with Business Development and Account Management teams to design security offerings that drive revenue growthSupport the sales teams by participating in joint meetings and credibly representing the SecurityVoice towards existing clients and build and leverage a network of security and risk buyers and influencers for Crisis24security servicesContribute to thought leadership and client presentations on security best practicesGlobal CollaborationWork closely with Global Security colleagues across all regions to deliver integrated solutions for multinational clientsShare intelligence and operational insights to support cross-border security initiativesOperational OversightResponsible for the overall quality and output of security advice journey management and other securityservices from Global Operations Centers in Southern EuropeEnsure close coordination with Global Operations leadership and centers in the US UK Germany and Singapore in particularProvide leadership to the Head of Security Global Operations ensuring operational excellence and adherence to SOPsSupport the delivery of training to major French clients and participate in the French on-call security roster for significant escalationsRisk & Crisis ManagementLead advanced threat assessments and crisis response planning for high-profile clients and eventsCompliance & GovernanceEnsure full compliance with French security regulations and CNAPS licensing requirementsRepresent information security considerations at the office level supporting local compliance with Group security policies participating in internal and external audit activities as required and acting as a liaison between the office and the Group Information Security teamsEnsure compliance with all workplace health and safety regulatory requirements including maintaining and improving office standards such as first-aid readiness safety and security protocols and fire protection measuresOffice ManagementOversee office operations to ensure a productive and organized environmentOversee office supplies equipment and vendor relationships when requiredServe as the primary point of contact for facility-related mattersEnsure compliance with health and safety regulationsAct as a liaison between the Paris office and other global locationsWhat You Will BringCore CompetenciesStrategic ThinkingCommercial AcumenClient EngagementGlobal CollaborationLeadership & People ManagementRegulatory ExpertiseCrisis ManagementCommunication SkillsQualificationsSenior-level experience in corporate security with strong client-facing capabilitiesProven track record of supporting sales or business development in a security contextDeep knowledge of French security regulations and CNAPS requirementsFluent in French and English; strong presentation and negotiation skillsPreferred BackgroundIntelligence Military law enforcement or corporate security leadership experienceExperience in designing and selling security solutions to enterprise clients