Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC · 1 day ago
Physical Risk Manager
Jersey City, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expLord Abbett & Co. LLC is seeking a Physical Risk Manager to join their team on a fixed-term contract with potential for permanence. The role involves managing and improving physical security programs, responding to incidents, and collaborating across various business functions.
ConsultingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Operational control and maintenance of physical security programs including Site Security, Life Safety, and Travel Safety across our global footprint
Operate, maintain, and expand our CCTV and Access Control systems
Responsible for expanding our physical security systems to our global offices through coordination with our security integrator, sub-contractors, and office landlords
Leverage information from Threat Intelligence providers to identify, analyze, and report relevant local, industry, and global events to the organization, driving proactive adjustments to security posture as needed
Assist in refining our threat intelligence program with new sources, AI integration, distribution, and actioning
Support firm-wide incident responses to major events including natural disasters, hostile events, travel incidents, and business continuity activations
Monthly testing of our holistic security system including badge readers, cameras, intercoms, and emergency call buttons
On-request reporting for security incidents including ID badge metrics and video recordings
Conduct testing of our emergency notification system on a regular basis, document results in after-action reviews, and implement improvements
Support internal responses to Life Safety Incidents, medical emergencies, and building evacuations
Coordinate with the Community Relations Team to support Life Safety training including CPR/AED, First Aid, and other safety related courses
Coordinate with our Facilities Team to inventory and maintain Life Safety resources like First Aid Kits, AEDs, and Fire Extinguishers
Maintain Life Safety Certification and Fire Warden rosters and coordinate procedure reviews with all certified personnel
Primary relationship owner for outsourced providers of security services including our physical security integrator, technology vendors, and trainers
Work with our Workplace Experience Team to adjust Physical Security controls and Access Control System during onboarding and separation of employees
Support onsite special events, client meetings, and building events with our Workplace Experience and Special Events teams
Support client and regulator due diligence inquiries related to Physical Security controls
Provide direct support to the Operational Resilience and Physical Risk Officer in maintaining the Firm’s business continuity capabilities including business impact analyses, business continuity exercises, and emergency notification system
Qualification
Required
Must live within short commute of our Jersey City, NJ headquarters with the ability to respond to emergencies during off-hours
Operational control and maintenance of physical security programs including Site Security, Life Safety, and Travel Safety across our global footprint
Operate, maintain, and expand our CCTV and Access Control systems
Responsible for expanding our physical security systems to our global offices through coordination with our security integrator, sub-contractors, and office landlords
Leverage information from Threat Intelligence providers to identify, analyze, and report relevant local, industry, and global events to the organization
Assist in refining our threat intelligence program with new sources, AI integration, distribution, and actioning
Support firm-wide incident responses to major events including natural disasters, hostile events, travel incidents, and business continuity activations
Monthly testing of our holistic security system including badge readers, cameras, intercoms, and emergency call buttons
On-request reporting for security incidents including ID badge metrics and video recordings
Conduct testing of our emergency notification system on a regular basis, document results in after-action reviews, and implement improvements
Support internal responses to Life Safety Incidents, medical emergencies, and building evacuations
Coordinate with the Community Relations Team to support Life Safety training including CPR/AED, First Aid, and other safety related courses
Coordinate with our Facilities Team to inventory and maintain Life Safety resources like First Aid Kits, AEDs, and Fire Extinguishers
Maintain Life Safety Certification and Fire Warden rosters and coordinate procedure reviews with all certified personnel
Primary relationship owner for outsourced providers of security services including our physical security integrator, technology vendors, and trainers
Work with our Workplace Experience Team to adjust Physical Security controls and Access Control System during onboarding and separation of employees
Support onsite special events, client meetings, and building events with our Workplace Experience and Special Events teams
Support client and regulator due diligence inquiries related to Physical Security controls
Provide direct support to the Operational Resilience and Physical Risk Officer in maintaining the Firm's business continuity capabilities including business impact analyses, business continuity exercises, and emergency notification system
Veterans: Experienced Non-Commissioned Officers or Officers are highly encouraged to apply
Education: Employer seeks individuals with a minimum of a bachelor's degree, but a high school diploma / GED with extensive Physical Security or Law Enforcement experience is also accepted
Experience: Strong knowledge of physical risk and security domains including site security and life safety
Communication skills: In executing their duties, this role must communicate with various audiences, including business leaders, clients, team members, and engineers
Teamwork abilities: The candidate is expected to work with various multi-disciplinary teams, so it is vital that they are team-oriented individuals with priority on the successful completion of group goals
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills: It is also essential that applicants have the necessary skills to constantly monitor the process to identify emerging gaps or issues and proactively execute changes
Preferred
Five years or more working in a similar role is preferred
It is preferred that the applicant have one or more certifications in physical security domains such as APP, CPP, PSP or equivalent
Benefits
Discretionary Bonus: Role may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus.
Competitive total compensation
Retirement plans
Competitive health and well-being plans
Company
Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC
Our Vision We aspire to be the most respected asset manager in the world, admired for our people, our performance, our relationships, and our organizational agility.
501-1000 employees
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