CSIS Head of SecurityAsia South & Japan, Asia North and Australia (JANA) ClustersAsia South ClusterIndiaSri LankaBangladeshMalaysiaSingaporeIndonesiaPhilippinesThailandVietnamJANA ClusterChinaHong KongAustralia & New ZealandSouth KoreaTaiwanJapanRole PurposeA strategic C15 Director role with full accountability for physical security and safety services across fifteen Asia-Pacific markets.
The role develops and enforces security policies, manages risk, leads incident response, and safeguards Citi's people and assets across both clusters.
The incumbent is the principal CSIS security authority for the combined Asia South and JANA geography, collaborating closely with the Head of the Global Security and Intelligence Center (GSIC).
Sydney is the designated base; candidates with right to work in Australia will be preferred.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership: Lead the full security lifecycle — planning, policy, implementation and oversight — across fifteen markets; manage and develop nine direct reports.Geopolitical & Intelligence: Maintain expert situational awareness across both clusters leveraging CSIS Intelligence Team resources; brief senior leadership on emerging risks; ensure intelligence-sharing protocol compliance.Policy & Compliance: Develop, implement, and audit protective security standards consistent with Citi global policy and local regulatory requirements across all fifteen jurisdictions.Risk Management: Review and approve Risk Assessments for all APAC corporate offices and campuses; develop market-specific mitigation strategies.Incident & Crisis Response:



Lead incident response and security crisis management across both clusters; manage emergency preparedness; report through GSMS; ensure proactive workplace violence prevention.Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with senior Citi leadership, law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and government bodies across fifteen markets; act as trusted security adviser to Asia South and JANA business leadership.Operational Oversight: Oversee security systems (access control, CCTV, alarms), manage budget, and lead vendor selection and contract management across both clusters.Person SpecificationQualificationsDegree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Risk Management, International Relations or equivalentProfessional certification (CPP / PSP) — advantageExperience & Knowledge15+ years progressive security management; 5+ years senior multi-geography leadershipDeep expertise in physical security, personnel security, and corporate campus environments across Asia-PacificProven crisis management, incident response, and workplace violence prevention experienceSolid understanding of regulatory environments across all fifteen marketsDeep knowledge of JANA geopolitics: China-International relations, Korean peninsula, Japan's strategic posture, Australia's Indo-Pacific frameworkDeep knowledge of Asia South geopolitics: India-Pakistan/China border dynamics, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh security environments,



ASEAN maritime security and instability risksPrior experience in Hong Kong and/or mainland China — strongly preferredEstablished operational familiarity with South Asian and South-East Asian markets and stakeholder networksVendor management and budget oversight experience across multiple jurisdictionsLanguageEnglish — EssentialMandarin — Strong AdvantageCantonese — Strong AdvantageJapanese / Korean / Hindi / ASEAN — AdvantageousCore Competencies & SkillsExceptional leadership of large, distributed, multicultural teams across demanding time zonesStrategic, analytical mindset with strong geopolitical risk assessment capabilitiesExcellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skillsSound independent judgement under pressure; able to manage competing prioritiesWillingness to travel at short notice; 24x7 availability for critical incidentsAble to assert CSIS standards across highly diverse cultural and regulatory environmentsJob Family GroupCorporate ServicesJob FamilySecurityTime TypeFull timeMost Relevant SkillsPlease see the requirements listed above.Other Relevant SkillsFor complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.View Citi's EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
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