Executive Protection, Travel Security, and Event Program Manager

Global Risk and Security (GR&S) at Vanguard enables business strategy, protects client and Vanguard interests (e.g., assets and data), and stewards a strong risk culture. Our teams leverage enterprise-wide insights, deep expertise, and trusted advice so that across Vanguard leaders and crew drive faster, stronger, risk-informed decisions.

Within GR&S, the Enterprise Security and Fraud (ES&F) sub-division is responsible for the global protection of Vanguard crew, property, data, and client assets. We are the trusted advisors that protect the pride of Vanguard with state-of-the-art security and fraud capabilities. We are a world-class destination of highly engaged, passionate, and diverse talent expected to continuously learn and develop in an ever-changing security landscape.

Our crew are our greatest resource – by joining our team you will build collaborative long-term relationships and enjoy a suite of benefits that includes comprehensive health and wellness care, work-life balance, and an investment in your future at its core.

Core Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of Executive Protection, Travel Security, and Event Security programs, including program structure, operating procedures, standards, and performance measures.
• Help build scalable and proactive security capabilities that are risk-based, intelligence-led, and aligned with business needs.
• Coordinate protective planning for executive movements, domestic and international travel, corporate events, and elevated-risk engagements.
• Conduct or oversee threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments to inform protective posture, travel guidance, event coverage, and physical security recommendations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external providers to ensure clear planning, operational readiness, and consistent execution across all three programs.
• Develop and maintain program documentation, including SOPs, checklists, after-action reports, playbooks, and briefing materials.
• Support incident response, escalation, and coordination during travel disruptions, security concerns, executive protection missions, and event-related issues.
• Identify program gaps, recommend improvements, and drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, metrics, and stakeholder feedback.
• Promote a culture of discretion, professionalism, accountability, and proactive risk management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years related work experience. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in executive protection, travel security, and physical security.
• Strong understanding of protective operations, advance work, secure transportation, event security planning, travel risk management, and security operations.
• Experience developing or improving security programs, procedures, playbooks, operating models, or governance processes.
• Ability to assess risk, make sound decisions under pressure, and adapt quickly to changing schedules, environments, and operational priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear briefings, reports, and executive-ready documentation.
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions and build trusted relationships with internal partners, external vendors, and public safety partners.
• High degree of discretion, judgment, professionalism, and integrity when handling sensitive information and supporting senior leaders.
• Corporate security, law enforcement, military, intelligence, emergency management, or protective services background.
• Experience supporting executives, senior leaders, board members, high-profile events, or global travel operations.
• Familiarity with physical security assessments, access control, CCTV, secure transportation, hotel security, and venue security planning.
• Relevant security, risk management, executive protection, emergency response, or medical certifications.
• Experience building new programs or modernizing existing security functions in a complex corporate environment.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.