GSOC Executive Protection Lead

About the role

This role works business hours Monday-Friday but must be available for after-hours missions as required. The Executive Protection (EP) Lead within the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of the company's executive protection operations, ensuring the safety, privacy, and efficiency of executive movements, events, and high-visibility engagements. This professional leads the EP strategy, manages operational planning, and ensures that all missions are executed with excellence, discretion, and adherence to global security standards. The EP Lead acts as the key liaison between Corporate Security leadership, the GSOC, and external service providers, overseeing both strategic and tactical execution of protective operations. The role requires exceptional organization, situational awareness, and leadership, combining intelligence-driven decision-making with precise logistical coordination to guarantee a safe and seamless executive experience. Roles and Responsibilities Strategic Oversight Lead and manage the Executive Protection program, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities, global travel policies, and risk management frameworks. Oversee the planning and execution of executive missions, visits, and events, ensuring safety, efficiency, and discretion. Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), playbooks, and response protocols specific to executive protection. Ensure continuous integration between EP operations, Risk Events, Monitor and Incidents Response (REMIR) team, and Intelligence teams, enabling proactive risk mitigation and contextual awareness. Represent EP interests during corporate planning, cross-functional meetings, and global security coordination sessions. Operational Leadership Supervise and coordinate the EP Analysts and supporting staff, ensuring consistent quality, readiness, and adherence to procedures. Approve mission plans, route analyses, and security risk assessments prior to execution. Oversee real-time monitoring of executive movements during critical missions, maintaining communication with field teams and the GSOC. Manage relationships with trusted vendors, drivers, and security providers, ensuring compliance with the company's standards. Conduct and oversee briefings and debriefings before and after each mission to capture lessons learned and ensure continuous improvement. Crisis and Incident Management Serve as the primary escalation point for any incidents involving executives during travel or events. Coordinate emergency response, liaising with GSOC, Corporate Security, and local law enforcement when necessary. Ensure all incidents are documented and reviewed through After-Action Reports (AARs), recommending corrective measures. Program Development and Continuous Improvement Design and implement initiatives to enhance the maturity and scalability of the Executive Protection program. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global threat environments, travel risks, and protective security technologies. Partner with the Documentation, Training & QA Lead to create and deliver EP-specific training and drills. Evaluate vendor performance and maintain the quality and reliability of outsourced services. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Security Management, International Relations, Business Administration, or related fields. Minimum 2 years of experience in executive protection, corporate security, or security operations. Proven experience managing protective operations or leading an EP program in a corporate or government setting. Strong knowledge of protective intelligence, travel risk management, and security logistics. Fluency in Portuguese and English; advanced Spanish is a plus. Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills under pressure. Availability to support executives during after-hours missions, weekends, or international travel. Desirable Skills Experience coordinating multinational EP operations or working with global security teams. Familiarity with OSINT tools, Everbridge, and other security communication or monitoring systems. Background in risk assessment, defensive driving, or protective intelligence. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Strong organizational and project management capabilities