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Hong Kong Security Manager, AVP

Hong Kong, Hong Kong China

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Date live: 01/27/2026

Business Area: Global Security

Area of Expertise: Real Estate & Physical Security

Contract: Permanent

Reference Code: JR-0000085727

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Real Estate & Physical Security

Real Estate & Physical Security supports the business by delivering and operating its real estate strategy and ensures the physical security of Barclays real estate.

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As a Barclays Security Manager – Hong Kong, you’ll be accountable for the delivery of security to Barclays within your area of responsibility as part of overall Physical Security operating model. Your purpose is to deliver strategic decisions, display leadership and subject matter expertise through the delivery of dedicated, holistic, appropriate, and proportionate security protection to Barclays’ clients, colleagues, property, and assets.

  • Being the main point of contact for Hong Kong for all physical security services, security awareness, instilling culture of collective and individual accountabilities
  • Implementing Barclays Physical Security Policy, adherence to related Physical Security standards together with associated control measures within the area of responsibility
  • Conducting thorough Business Assurance checks to validate service delivery provided by outsourced security vendor
  • Determining, evaluating, mitigating, and reviewing physical security risks against known or perceived threats, duly reporting, and recording all risks and incidents appropriately
  • Leading and conducting investigations in financial and non-financial crime; respond to and investigate low level security incidents that don’t need senior management escalation
  • Supporting and facilitating security for VIP visits, devise and conduct a rolling program of in-depth security risk assessments; manage the implementation of remediation plans
  • Ensuring all contracts are compliant and dated, manage local security and Security Points of Contact, provide subject matter expertise for security related Incident Management
  • Developing and leading effective working relationship at the appropriate level with the vendor as well as work as the Supplier Risk Manager for vendors when required

What we’re looking for:

  • Detailed knowledge of physical design and operating models with sufficient depth to identify points of risk impacting on the safety and security of people, premise, and moveable assets
  • Good understanding of the physical security environment affecting the financial sector
  • Solid grasp of legal and regulatory security requirements across the region
  • Detailed knowledge of technical security systems, applications, and Industry Standards

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success of the role including job-specific technical skills and interpersonal skills.

Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific, and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time.

Purpose of the role

To develop risk management strategies that support the protection of the bank's regional sites against a range of variables. 

Accountabilities

  • Management of specialist security services to support the bank’s regions through site level security oversight activities including the execution of security risk assessments and the alignment of security objectives, contractor management to review the effectiveness of existing physical controls.
  • Implementation of security policies to ensure the effectiveness of existing security operations and controls such as the bank's systems, applications and networks.
  • Development and implementation of risk management strategies to identify and mitigate physical security risks, including access, fire and natural disasters, and implement security controls and provide training to colleagues to mitigate those risk.
  • Development of crisis management and contingency plans for the bank's facilities, evaluated through simulations, to demonstrate how colleagues should coordinate with stakeholders during a crisis.
  • Management of stakeholder relationship including colleagues, vendors and regulatory agencies to algin security operations with the bank's objectives.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

  • To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.
  • Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
  • If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
  • OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
  • Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
  • Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
  • Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
  • Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
  • Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
  • Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
  • Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
  • Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Barclays welcomes applications from all candidates and is committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments (accommodations) are put in place to allow for a fair and inclusive recruitment process. For more information and how to request one, please review Adjustments to the recruitment process.

We’re a global, vital and highly respected financial organisation with an inspiring Purpose. Operating in 39 countries and employing around 100,000 people across the world, we help communities, individuals and businesses thrive. And we’ve created financial solutions and technology that the world now takes for granted. A career with us can offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience, and the chance to learn from some of the best minds in technology and finance.

To find out more about Barclays' strategy please click here.

We are an equal opportunity employer and opposed to discrimination on any grounds. It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time.

This is Barclays Hong Kong

China is a major growth opportunity, and Barclays’ Hong Kong branch has driven client growth in Greater China for five decades. Supported by the bank’s global cross-border Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) platform and strong business collaboration, it remains a key growth platform.

Our Hong Kong office drives client growth in Greater China, leveraging its global banking platform and decades of local expertise.

Barclays’ Hong Kong office offers convenient commutes via nearby MTR stations, bus routes, trams, and Airport Express.

In the central district, employees enjoy nearby cultural spots like Hong Kong Park and art galleries, enhancing work-life balance.

Barclays Hong Kong offers diverse client base, exposing employees to varied industries and markets.

This is Barclays Hong Kong

China is a major growth opportunity, and Barclays’ Hong Kong branch has driven client growth in Greater China for five decades. Supported by the bank’s global cross-border Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) platform and strong business collaboration, it remains a key growth platform.

Driving Growth

Our Hong Kong office drives client growth in Greater China, leveraging its global banking platform and decades of local expertise.

Great for commuters

Barclays’ Hong Kong office offers convenient commutes via nearby MTR stations, bus routes, trams, and Airport Express.

Prime location

In the central district, employees enjoy nearby cultural spots like Hong Kong Park and art galleries, enhancing work-life balance.

Diverse client base

Barclays Hong Kong offers diverse client base, exposing employees to varied industries and markets.

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We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings, believing our differences make us stronger and drive success.

You can learn more about our commitment to our colleague on our Inclusion and Opportunities page.

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Your assessment

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Your interview

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Next step

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We have a structured approach to hybrid working, where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days, as set by the business area. Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business.

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And the chance to learn from a globally diverse mix of colleagues, including some of the very best minds in banking, finance, technology and business. Throughout, we’ll encourage you to embrace mobility, exploring every part of our operations as you build your career.

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