Job Description

About the Role

iCapital is seeking a Global Physical Security Lead Associate or Assistant Vice President to support and advance the firm’s global physical security program, with a secondary focus on business resilience. Reporting to the Vice President of Safety and Business Resilience, this role is responsible for executing physical security standards, managing security technologies, and ensuring consistent site operations across the firm’s global footprint.

This is a hands-on, operational and technical role focused on access control, security systems, guard force oversight, governance, and incident response. The Lead will translate risk requirements into practical controls and procedures, partnering cross-functionally with the Facilities, Workplace, IT, HR, and regional teams to drive consistent execution and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate brings the ability to balance strategic initiatives with day-to-day operational delivery in a complex environment, while supporting resilience planning, preparedness activities, and exercises that protect employees, facilities, and critical business operations.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of the firm’s global corporate safety and physical security program, ensuring consistent implementation of standards, governance processes, and operating procedures across all locations.
• Develop and maintain program documentation including policies, SOPs, audit frameworks, reporting, and continuous improvement processes.
• Lead physical security systems and technology standards (i.e. access control, CCTV, alarms, monitoring), including system deployment, upgrades, and lifecycle management.
• Partner with the IT and Facilities teams to manage vendors, track performance, and ensure SLA adherence; support technical requirements for new office builds and renovations.
• Develop and maintain global SOPs, site procedures, and escalation playbooks; drive adoption and compliance across offices.
• Deliver training and awareness programs for employees and key stakeholders; support drills and exercises to enhance preparedness.
• Support day-to-day security operations across global offices, including site programs, guard force oversight, and vendor management (i.e. onboarding, performance reviews, contract support).
• Conduct physical security assessments, audits, and remediation tracking across locations.
• Plan and coordinate security for firm events, offsites, and VIP visits, including risk assessments and on-site coverage as needed.
• Support travel safety and executive protection efforts, including high-risk travel coordination, vendor engagement, and itinerary-based risk assessments.
• Serve as a responder during security incidents and emergencies; coordinate communications, escalation, and stakeholder alignment.
• Maintain emergency communication protocols, templates, and contact lists; support investigations, after-action reviews, and remediation follow-up.
• Contribute to business resilience and continuity efforts, including playbooks, business impact assessments, risk evaluations, and continuity exercises, in partnership with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of progressive experience in corporate safety, physical security, or workplace security operations
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Experience supporting business resilience, business continuity, crisis management, or emergency preparedness programs (i.e. plan development, exercises, governance rhythms)
• Demonstrated expertise in physical access control systems and security technologies
• Proven ability to develop and enforce standards, procedures, and operating documentation
• Experience working cross‑functionally and with regional leadership
• Strong operational judgment and able to manage multiple concurrent initiatives
• Professional certifications such as CPP, APP, or CBCP are preferred
• Experience in financial services, FinTech, or technology environments is a plus

Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $80,000 to $120,000. iCapital offers a compensation package which includes salary, equity for all full-time employees, and an annual performance bonus. Employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes an employer matched retirement plan, generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer paid dental, vision, telemedicine, and virtual mental health counseling, parental leave, and unlimited paid time off (PTO).

We believe the best ideas and innovation happen when we are together. Employees in this role will work in the office Monday-Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday.

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iCapital is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.