Security - Executive Protection Director

3w3 weeks ago

Morgan Stanley

London, GB · Full-time · £180,000 – £250,000

About this role

Morgan Stanley seeks a Director, Security - Executive Protection (EMEA) to lead day-to-day planning, operational oversight, and execution of executive protection services for senior leaders and Firm events across the UK and EMEA. This Director-level role in Security & Investigations develops security strategies for employees and facilities. The Corporate Services division enhances employee and client experiences while optimizing sourcing.

Lead end-to-end executive protection operations including close protection, secure transportation, residential security, and event protection aligned to risk profiles. Plan intelligence-led activities like advances, route assessments, contingency planning, and travel coordination. Manage teams and vendors with focus on recruitment, training, compliance, and service quality.

Act as operational lead during incidents, coordinating responses and after-action reviews. Partner with corporate intelligence, investigations, crisis teams, and law enforcement to monitor threats. Oversee governance, compliance, budgets, utilization, and operational metrics.

Work alongside the best and brightest in a supported, empowered environment. Join relentless collaborators and creative thinkers fueled by diverse backgrounds. Guided by values like putting clients first, doing the right thing, and committing to diversity.

Requirements

Experience planning, overseeing, and executing executive protection operations within the UK and EMEA region
Ability to lead close protection, secure transportation, residential security, and event protection activities
Experience conducting threat assessments, protective advances, and travel risk planning
Capability to supervise and mentor executive protection personnel and contract agents
Experience managing third-party vendors and service providers
Knowledge of UK legal and regulatory requirements applicable to executive protection operations
Ability to function as an operational lead during incidents and crisis situations
Experience managing operating expenses, tracking utilization, and supporting budget planning

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end executive protection operations across the UK and EMEA, including close protection, secure transportation, residential security, and event protection
Plan and execute intelligence-led protection activities, including advances, route and venue assessments, contingency planning, and coordination for UK and international travel
Manage and develop executive protection teams and vendors, setting performance standards, overseeing recruitment, training, licensing compliance, and service quality
Act as the operational lead during executive-related incidents, coordinating real-time decision making, executing response plans, and conducting after-action reviews
Partner with internal and external stakeholders including corporate intelligence, investigations, crisis teams, and law enforcement to monitor threats and mitigate risks
Oversee governance, compliance, and financial management, ensuring adherence to legal, regulatory, and Firm standards while managing budgets and operational metrics