Head Of Corporate Security

• You will drive the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of corporate security programs, ensuring strong risk ownership at leadership levels across the business units in Brazil.
• A key focus of the role is to proactively lead intelligence-led AIT operations, cross-functional collaboration, and external law enforcement engagement to deliver tangible impact against illicit trade threats.
• You will act as a catalyst for innovative thinking around AIT risk, security resilience, and crisis management while ensuring measurable reductions in security vulnerabilities.
• Key ResponsibilitiesAnti-Illicit Trade LeadershipLead and manage the national Anti-Illicit Trade (AIT) strategy to detect, disrupt, and dismantle illicit trade networks.
• Maximize the use of actionable intelligence to drive significant enforcement actions, focusing on large-scale seizures ("big fish" cases).
• Drive end-to-end AIT risk reduction by fostering internal and external communication, collaboration, and awareness.
• Support AIT program governance through continuous improvement of Communities of Practice, processes, tools, and performance reporting.
• Coordinate and enable effective collaboration between internal stakeholders (Legal, Supply, Procurement, Sales, Marketing, Corporate Affairs) and external authorities (customs, police, regulatory bodies) to strengthen AIT operations.
• Lead new initiatives related to post-patent security defenses and brand protection efforts.
• Report on AIT program performance to senior leadership and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Corporate Security Program DeliveryOversee People and Site Security programs focused on proactive threat anticipation, risk mitigation, incident response, and complex security investigations.
• Drive sustainable security awareness initiatives to protect employees, assets, and operations.
• Empower business units to own and drive site-specific security improvement plans.
• Crisis Management and ResilienceLead the deployment and maturity of Crisis Management and Business Resilience frameworks.
• Conduct regular Crisis Management Tabletop Exercises based on Brazil-specific risk scenarios.
• Ensure rapid and effective dissemination and response to critical security alerts.
• Security Training and AwarenessDevelop and deliver Risk-Based, Intelligence-Led Security Training programs to ensure high competency levels across the organization.
• Maintain high standards in fact-gathering, evidence management, and investigation professionalism for all security incidents.
• External Engagement and IntelligenceBuild and maintain strong external networks with law enforcement, customs, regulatory agencies, and security industry peers to enhance intelligence sharing and operational collaboration.
• Actively participate in key security and AIT-focused associations and forums to enhance Brazil's security posture.
• Critical Success Factors & Key ChallengesExecution Excellence: Relentlessly drive accountability, focus, and results in security and AIT program delivery.
• Influence and Collaboration: Build trusted relationships across leadership, government authorities, and industry partners.
• High Ethical Standards: Champion transparent, compliant, and impactful security operations.
• Resilience and Agility: Navigate high-pressure situations, ambiguity, and emerging threats with confidence.
• Innovative Thinking: Continuously improve AIT methodologies and seek smarter, faster, more effective solutions.
• Skills, Knowledge, and QualificationsFluency in English and Portuguese (written and spoken) is essential.
• Strong background in Corporate Security leadership roles.
• Proven experience Anti-Illicit Trade operations (within law enforcement, corporate brand protection, or e-commerce platform investigations).
• Proven expertise in intelligence management, project management, stakeholder engagement, and security operations.
• Strong experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and cross-functional project initiatives.
• Master's degree preferred (Security, Law, Business Administration, or related fields).
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and crisis leadership skills.
• Additional InformationThe role requires frequent travel across Brazil to lead security deployments, investigations, and engagements with authorities.
• Participation in external conferences, industry forums, and networking opportunities is encouraged to strengthen Brazil's security ecosystem.

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