Regional Security Manager, EMEA

Job Description

THE AGENCY

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy.  Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organisations that shape culture and inspire the world.  The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. 

Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for nine consecutive years, CAA represents more than 3,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, executive search, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities.  Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally. 

OVERVIEW

As part of CAA’s Global Safety & Security Organisation, this role will be responsible for planning and directing regional/international implementation of safety and security programs. The right person for this role will be adept in coordinating and implementing site-security operations and activities to ensure the protection of CAA agents, executives, staff, and global travellers in region. This individual will be proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and making recommendations on ways to improve global safety and security programs, while also remaining aligned on global standards as established by the program’s senior leadership. This role will report to the Global Head of Safety & Security.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and direct the international implementation of CAA’s Security function under senior direction from the US-based Global Safety & Security team.

• Develop, implement, and manage the strategic and tactical planning for the region’s security programs. 

• Demonstrate accountability for regional/international assets, facilities, employees, and global travelers.

• Identify, develop, implement and maintain security processes across CAA to reduce risks, respond to incidents, and protect the company and its people.

• Develop and implement policies, procedures, standards, and training within the region under the direction of the global program leadership.

• Work with in-country and in-region agencies, staff, and CAA functional leads (from HR, Legal, etc.) in directing the approach, deployment, and execution of locally-based investigations and risk-mitigation efforts (ensuring compliance with all local, provincial, and federal laws and regulations).

• Maintain close relationships with high-level law enforcement, intelligence, and private sector counterparts to include in-country security and international security agencies, in collaboration with US-based CAA security leadership. 

• Work with program leadership on local/regional implementation of security technology and platforms compatible with global strategy.

• Collaborate with the Security Systems team to support and help execute security technology installations regionally.

• Brief senior management on status of international security issues and engage with US-based security leadership on information sharing and best practices in risk mitigation. 

• Serve on regional crisis and incident response teams.

• Build trust and work collaboratively with key stakeholders regionally and globally. 

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• 7+ years of experience in corporate security, and/or public service, intelligence, or threat management. 

• Must have demonstrated experience and exposure in the international security arena. 

• Certifications preferred – in areas related to protection, investigations, threat management, security systems, and/or risk management.

• In depth knowledge of security systems, including CCTV, access control and intrusion detection.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, written and verbal communication skills, organisational skills, and attention to detail.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

• Able to work collaboratively and build productive relationships, both external and internal – across levels and functions.

• Able to travel throughout EMEA region, as required.

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Creative Artists Agency (“CAA”) is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As part of our zero-tolerance approach to discrimination in any form, you and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or any other legally recognised protected basis under UK law.

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