Senior Director, Regional Head of Security (Americas) - Global Corporate Security

About the job

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Director, Regional Head of Security, Americas – Global Corporate Security to join our Corporate Security Team. This role is located in New York City

The Regional Head of Security, Americas is responsible for leading corporate security strategy and operations across the Americas region, with a focus on safeguarding people, facilities, and assets. This role works closely with Global Real Estate and Workplace Experience to support safe, secure, and resilient workplaces and to ensure effective delivery of security services across the regional footprint.

This position provides leadership, direction, and oversight to regional security managers, ensuring consistent execution of security programs and alignment with enterprise objectives. The role is also responsible for oversight of the Global Command Center, including operational effectiveness, coordination, and alignment with regional and enterprise security priorities.

The Regional Head of Security, Americas supports executive protection matters, as appropriate, in coordination with internal stakeholders and leadership. In addition, this role drives the standardization of security policies, procedures, and operating practices across the region, while ensuring appropriate adaptation to geographic, regulatory, and business requirements. The role

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Lead corporate security strategy and operations across the Americas region.
• Provide oversight and leadership to regional security managers.
• Partner closely with Global Real Estate and Workplace Experience to support workplace security objectives.
• Oversee the Global Command Center and ensure effective operational coordination.
• Support executive protection matters in alignment with security and leadership requirements.
• Build and maintain strong law enforcement relationships across federal, state, and local partners.
• Standardize security policies, procedures, and operating practices across geographic locations.
• Ensure regional security programs align with enterprise standards, regulatory requirements, and local business needs.
• Foster strong partnerships across internal stakeholders to advance strategic security initiatives.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.15+ years of total work experience, with 5-7 years of management experience, preferred. Prior experience in physical security and/or investigations is preferred.

• Requires building and maintaining strong law enforcement relationships across federal, state, and local partners to support security planning, response coordination, and broader risk management efforts.

• Demonstrate strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to build effective partnerships across business, operational, and control functions.

• Possess experience in corporate security leadership, regional security operations, and workplace security program management.

• ASO qualification is preferred.

About Us

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at BNY Newsroom & BNY LinkedIn

Here’s a few of our recent awards:

• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025

• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025

• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025

Our Benefits and Rewards:

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The expected base salary for this position when employment commences can be found in the Job Info section at the bottom of the posting.

Base salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is only part of the total rewards package, which may include eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents. Eligible employees also may receive other benefits (including various paid time off benefits, such as vacation and sick time), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, the employee will be in an “at will” position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payments or compensation programs) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 80873
• Job Category: Physical Security
• Posting Date: 2026-10-16
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Base Salary Min: 136500
• Base Salary Max: 350000