Director, Security Technology & Innovation

About this role

The Director Security Technology and Innovation will serve as the leader responsible for the strategy research and delivery of all major security technology initiatives across the enterprise. Reporting directly to the Global Head of Security this role will drive innovation at the intersection of physical security advanced technology and datadriven intelligence ensuring the organization remains bestinclass while supporting a welcoming businessenabling corporate environment.

This individual will lead transformative security technology programs including the application of AI automation analytics and integrated platformsto enhance risk mitigation operational efficiency and employee experience across a global footprint. The role requires a sophisticated understanding of financial services environments regulatory expectations and the nuanced balance between robust security controls and open collaborative workplaces.

Corporate offices are not TSA airport checkpoints; therefore the successful candidate must demonstrate exceptional judgment influence and design sensibility to ensure security solutions are effective proportionate and unobtrusive while still meeting enterprise risk and compliance standards.

This individual will work in close collaboration with the Global Head of Security Technology.

Key Responsibilities

Security Technology Strategy & Innovation

• Define and execute the global security technology strategy and roadmap aligning with enterprise risk business objectives and longterm corporate security vision.

• Lead the evaluation adoption and deployment of emerging security technologies with a strong emphasis on AIenabled tools analytics automation and platform integration.

• Establish methodologies and governance models that position the organization as bestinclass in corporate security and securitytechnology fusion.

Program Leadership

• Provide strategic guidance and coordination for major global security technology initiatives.

• Provide executivelevel oversight of complex multiregion security technology programs including access control video surveillance threat detection identity integration and analytics platforms.

• Drive consistency scalability and interoperability across global security systems while allowing for regional and sitespecific needs.

AI & DataDriven Security Enablement

• Leverage AI and data analytics to enhance physical security operations threat detection decisionmaking and predictive risk management.

• Partner with internal security technology data and analytics teams to integrate security platforms with enterprise systems while maintaining strong data governance and compliance.

• Champion responsible and ethical use of AI in security operations ensuring transparency privacy and regulatory alignment.

Business Enablement & Experience Balance

• Design security solutions that protect people assets and facilities while preserving a welcoming inclusive and businessfriendly environment.

• Ensure security controls are riskbased proportionate and aligned with corporate culture. avoiding unnecessary friction or overly restrictive experiences.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders workplace technology and real estate partners on security design and experience considerations.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders across Security Technology Workplace Legal Compliance Risk and HR.

• Cultivate strategic relationships with security technology vendors integrators and solution providers ensuring performance innovation and value.

• Partner with Corporate Security in enterprise technology discussions and external industry forums as appropriate.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 1015 years of progressive experience in corporate security security technology or related leadership roles.

• Financial services experience required with a strong understanding of regulatory environments risk management and enterprise governance.

• Demonstrated experience in largescale global security technology programs in complex organizations.

• Strong knowledge of physical security systems and platforms including access control video surveillance analytics and integrated security ecosystems.

• Proven experience applying AI automation or advanced analytics to security or operational challenges.

• Exceptional corporate presence communication skills and ability to influence across senior leadership levels.

• Ability to balance tight security requirements with a welcoming employeecentric corporate environment.

• Bachelors degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred.

What Success Looks Like

• Security technology programs are innovative scalable and aligned with enterprise priorities.

• AI and analytics measurably enhance physical security effectiveness and efficiency.

• Security controls protect the firm without creating a checkpoint experience.

• Corporate Security is recognized internally and externally as a leader in security technology innovation.

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

BlackRocks hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients and the people they serve are saving for retirement paying for their childrens educations buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment the one we make in our employees. Its why were dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed valued and supported with networks benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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