Director, Security Technology & Innovation

About this role

The Director, Security Technology and Innovation will serve as the leader responsible for the strategy, research and delivery of all major security technology initiatives across the enterprise. Reporting directly to the Global Head of Security, this role will drive innovation at the intersection of physical security, advanced technology, and data‑driven intelligence, ensuring the organization remains best‑in‑class while supporting a welcoming, business‑enabling corporate environment.

This individual will lead transformative security technology programs — including the application of AI, automation, analytics, and integrated platforms—to enhance risk mitigation, operational efficiency, and employee experience across a global footprint. The role requires a sophisticated understanding of financial services environments, regulatory expectations, and the nuanced balance between robust security controls and open, collaborative workplaces.

Corporate offices are not TSA airport checkpoints; therefore, the successful candidate must demonstrate exceptional judgment, influence, and design sensibility to ensure security solutions are effective, proportionate, and unobtrusive, while still meeting enterprise risk and compliance standards.

This individual will work in close collaboration with the Global Head of Security Technology.

Key Responsibilities

 

Security Technology Strategy & Innovation

• Define and execute the global security technology strategy and roadmap, aligning with enterprise risk, business objectives, and long‑term corporate security vision.

• Lead the evaluation, adoption, and deployment of emerging security technologies, with a strong emphasis on AI‑enabled tools, analytics, automation, and platform integration.

• Establish methodologies and governance models that position the organization as best‑in‑class in corporate security and security‑technology fusion.

Program Leadership

• Provide strategic guidance and coordination for major global security technology initiatives.

• Provide executive‑level oversight of complex, multi‑region security technology programs, including access control, video surveillance, threat detection, identity integration, and analytics platforms.

• Drive consistency, scalability, and interoperability across global security systems while allowing for regional and site‑specific needs.

AI & Data‑Driven Security Enablement

• Leverage AI and data analytics to enhance physical security operations, threat detection, decision‑making, and predictive risk management.

• Partner with internal security technology, data, and analytics teams to integrate security platforms with enterprise systems while maintaining strong data governance and compliance.

• Champion responsible and ethical use of AI in security operations, ensuring transparency, privacy, and regulatory alignment.

Business Enablement & Experience Balance

• Design security solutions that protect people, assets, and facilities while preserving a welcoming, inclusive, and business‑friendly environment.

• Ensure security controls are risk‑based, proportionate, and aligned with corporate culture. avoiding unnecessary friction or overly restrictive experiences.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, workplace, technology, and real estate partners on security design and experience considerations.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders across Security, Technology, Workplace, Legal, Compliance, Risk, and HR.

• Cultivate strategic relationships with security technology vendors, integrators, and solution providers, ensuring performance, innovation, and value.

• Partner with Corporate Security in enterprise technology discussions and external industry forums as appropriate.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 10–15 years of progressive experience in corporate security, security technology, or related leadership roles.

• Financial services experience required, with a strong understanding of regulatory environments, risk management, and enterprise governance.

• Demonstrated experience in largescale, global security technology programs in complex organizations.

• Strong knowledge of physical security systems and platforms, including access control, video surveillance, analytics, and integrated security ecosystems.

• Proven experience applying AI, automation, or advanced analytics to security or operational challenges.

• Exceptional corporate presence, communication skills, and ability to influence across senior leadership levels.

• Ability to balance tight security requirements with a welcoming, employee‑centric corporate environment.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred.

What Success Looks Like

• Security technology programs are innovative, scalable, and aligned with enterprise priorities.

• AI and analytics measurably enhance physical security, effectiveness and efficiency.

• Security controls protect the firm without creating a “checkpoint” experience.

• Corporate Security is recognized internally and externally as a leader in security technology innovation.

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$162,000.00 - USD$270,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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