Security Director, Southern Europe

Who We Are Looking For As part of Crisis24’s global security leadership team and management structure in France, this role is critical in delivering world‑class security solutions to clients and supporting the company’s mission to protect people, assets, and reputations worldwide. The Security Director for Southern Europe will act as a strategic leader and trusted advisor, ensuring operational excellence while driving commercial growth in the French market. The Security Director will lead security strategy and operations across the Southern Europe Region – France predominantly, but also Spain and Italy – while acting as a key outward‑facing partner to Southern Europe’s clients globally. Combine operational leadership with commercial acumen – supporting sales teams to grow security‑related revenue and positioning Crisis24 as the trusted security advisor in the market. Ensure compliance with French regulations, drive risk management initiatives, and collaborate closely with global security colleagues across all regions.

What You Will Work On Strategic & Outbound Leadership

Define and execute a security strategy for Southern Europe, aligned with global and regional objectives

Represent the security function to Southern Europe clients worldwide, building strong relationships and delivering tailored solutions

Sales Enablement & Revenue Growth

Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for security in client engagements, proposals, and RFPs

Partner with Business Development and Account Management teams to design security offerings that drive revenue growth

Support the sales teams by participating in joint meetings and credibly representing the “Security Voice” towards existing clients and prospects

Proactively build and leverage a network of security and risk buyers and influencers for Crisis24 security services

Contribute to thought leadership and client presentations on security best practices

Global Collaboration

Work closely with Global Security colleagues across all regions to deliver integrated solutions for multinational clients

Share intelligence and operational insights to support cross‑border security initiatives

Operational Oversight

Responsible for the overall quality and output of security advice, journey management, and other security services from Global Operations Centers in Southern Europe

Ensure close coordination with Global Operations leadership and centers in the US, UK, Germany, and Singapore, in particular

Provide leadership to the Head of Security Global Operations, ensuring operational excellence and adherence to SOPs

Support the delivery of training to major French clients and participate in the French on‑call security roster for significant escalations

Risk & Crisis Management

Lead advanced threat assessments and crisis response planning for high‑profile clients and events

Compliance & Governance

Ensure full compliance with French security regulations and CNAPS licensing requirements

Represent information security considerations at the office level, supporting local compliance with Group security policies, participating in internal and external audit activities as required, and acting as a liaison between the office and the Group Information Security teams

Ensure compliance with all workplace health and safety regulatory requirements, including maintaining and improving office standards such as first‑aid readiness, safety, and security protocols, and fire protection measures

Office Management

Oversee office operations to ensure a productive and organized environment

Oversee office supplies, equipment, and vendor relationships when required

Serve as the primary point of contact for facility‑related matters

Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

Act as a liaison between the Paris office and other global locations

What You Will Bring

Core Competencies: Strategic Thinking, Commercial Acumen, Client Engagement, Global Collaboration, Leadership & People Management, Regulatory Expertise, Crisis Management, Communication Skills

Qualifications

Senior‑level experience in corporate security with strong client‑facing capabilities

Proven track record of supporting sales or business development in a security context

Deep knowledge of French security regulations and CNAPS requirements

Fluent in French and English; strong presentation and negotiation skills

Preferred Background

Intelligence, Military, law enforcement, or corporate security leadership experience

Experience in designing and selling security solutions to enterprise clients

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