Job description
Head of Security – Life & Retirement
Who we are
American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a leading global insurance organization. Building on 100 years of experience, today AIG member companies provide a wide range of property casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement solutions, and other financial services to customers in more than 80 countries and jurisdictions. These diverse offerings include products and services that help businesses and individuals protect their assets, manage risks and provide for retirement security.
Get to know the business
Life and Retirement is a unique franchise that brings together a broad portfolio of life insurance, retirement and institutional products offered through an extensive, multichannel distribution network. It holds longstanding, leading market positions in many of the markets it serves in the U.S.
About the role
AIG is one of the largest insurance organizations in the United States and a leader in today’s financial services marketplace. We believe that our success depends on a world class team. If you would like to be part of this exciting organization, we invite you to consider putting your talents to work in our outstanding legal department.
Position Summary
Oversee personnel and programs responsible for the protection of personnel, property, reputation and assets. The overall objective is to help the company achieve its overall objectives, free from distraction, without compromising the safety and security of our people and business. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Define duty of care-based standards and structure to ensure the organization meets its moral obligations/legal obligations in everywhere the enterprise operates
- Primary liaison with law enforcement and federal level agencies (domestic and international)
- Overall budgetary oversite and allocation authority
- Physical Security – establish policy and framework for security technology architecture, cyber security, monitoring, maintenance, and response
- Provide strategic intelligence related to prominent risks that can impact AIG life, property, and business operations (natural disaster, political risk, crime, terrorism, internal threat, client threats, etc.); goal is always to appropriately understand and mitigate risks
- Executive oversite of all investigations related to theft, property damage, workplace threats/violence, external threats, kidnap, ransom, extortion, etc.
- Executive level involvement and oversight with respect to specific employee focused insurance coverages (i.e. Kidnap, Ransom, and Extortion & Business Travel Accident)
- Maintain constant state of preparedness in order to be able to respond to any crisis scenario impacting personnel, property, and/or business interests
- Align organizational objectives with peer departments (Resiliency, HR, ER, Legal, etc.) – oversee and execute cross functional training
What you need to know:
Minimum years of experience needed
- 10+ years of corporate security management experience required
- Prior military, federal law enforcement, intelligence, or other commensurate experience preferred
Education needed
- Tertiary qualification in applicable field (i.e., international relations, global security)
- Master’s qualification in applicable field preferred
Special skills needed
- Strong base of contacts with law enforcement agencies and private security
- Experience and expertise in developing crises response strategies/executing crises response plans
- Well-rounded experience within a variety of corporate security disciplines (technology, investigations, crises response, travel security, guarding, executive protection, training, etc.)
- Strong, legal based Duty of Care philosophy
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of current global geopolitical activity, threat conditions, and government structures
- Exceptional people management skills are a must
- Experience managing departmental budgets and managing projects
- Analytical with strong business acumen
- Well-developed communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills – team building/relationship management is a key attribute and required for success
Special certifications needed
- Membership in a senior security association/group preferred (i.e. ISMA, CSO Center for Leadership and Development)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) preferred
What our employees like most about working for AIG
- We care about your professional development. Our career progression program will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills, strengthen your productivity and be eligible to progressively advance to positions with an increased responsibility and increased compensation.
- Our “Giving Back” policy is at the core of our daily operations and guides our future progress. Don’t believe us? We put our money where our mouth is! AIG will give you up to 16 hours a year paid time off to volunteer in the community.
- Our people are our most important asset therefore we provide a generous benefits plan and competitive pay.
Benefit package includes:
- Paid Time Off (AIG recognizes the importance of work life balance). We offer 24 PTO days to start. YES, 24!
- 9 paid holidays per calendar year.
- A 401(k) Retirement Plan which will be HARD TO BEAT. Our 401K - $1 for $1 match up to 6% with immediate vesting, plus AIG automatically contributes an additional 3% into your 401K regardless of if you enroll or not.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
American International Group, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and its policies and procedures reflect this commitment. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories such as sexual orientation. At AIG, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.
To learn more please visit:
https://www.aig.com/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion
AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with physical or mental disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to
In order to work from or visit an AIG office, and in accordance with the terms and conditions of AIG’s COVID-19 vaccination policy, individuals hired into this position will be required to attest that they have been fully vaccinated and agree to have their vaccination status and proof of vaccination confidentially stored by AIG. Exemptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
candidatecare@aig.com
. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Functional Area:
CS - Corporate Services
Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%
Relocation Provided: No
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