Corporate Security Senior Specialist

About the role

Manulife is looking for a Corporate Security Senior Specialist to join its GRC team at MGS in Quezon City. The role leads physical security and risk management initiatives, coordinates incident and emergency response, oversees security systems and vendor performance, conducts investigations, and supports executive protection and corporate events. The working arrangement is hybrid.

Key responsibilities

• Lead physical security programs, conduct security assessments and implement risk mitigation strategies across MGS sites
• Coordinate security incidents, emergency response, preparedness exercises and security awareness programs
• Oversee security systems including access control, CCTV, alarms and Security Operations Center support
• Conduct investigations, security reviews and risk assessments with HR, Legal, Compliance and business stakeholders
• Manage event security, executive protection support, security vendors, governance reporting and continuous improvement

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate security, law enforcement, military, emergency response, investigations or a related security field
• Minimum 3 years leading or coordinating security operations, programs, projects, vendors or specialized security functions
• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminology, Business, Risk Management, Emergency Response or a related discipline
• Professional security certification such as CSM or CSSP or equivalent is required
• Preferred: experience in a multinational, financial services, BPO/shared services or other highly regulated industry

Required skills

• Knowledge of access control, CCTV, alarm monitoring and Security Operations Centers (preferred)
• Investigations, interviewing, evidence handling and security assessments (preferred)
• Analytical, risk assessment, stakeholder management and executive reporting skills
• High level of professionalism, integrity, discretion and confidentiality, with flexibility for after-hours incidents