Director, Regional Security

Regional Security
The Regional Security Director will serve as the primary security leader overseeing comprehensive operations across corporate headquarters, business centers, and client-facing facilities throughout the assigned region. This strategic role requires developing and implementing security protocols to mitigate threats while serving as the critical liaison between Global Security and regional site leadership, collaborating with facility managers, HR, legal, compliance, and executives to integrate security into all business operations. The position includes leading security for major corporate events, conducting regular site assessments across assigned region with overnight travel as needed, and directly contributing to TIAA's mission of protecting employees, clients, and assets while maintaining our trusted position in the financial services industry.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Respond to security incidents and coordinate follow-up investigations and risk mitigation with GCS business management, corporate partners, and law enforcement
• Develop and maintain relationships with law enforcement agencies, key business partners, and management teams
• Participate in regional and site management meetings to maintain visibility and communication
• Coordinate mitigation plans for known or planned disruptive events targeting TIAA locations or occurring nearby
• Manage security officer operations at assigned sites
• Conduct periodic security reviews, risk assessments, and personal safety training at assigned locations
• Support technical security infrastructure projects at assigned sites
• Provide after-hours emergency incident response availability
• Travel occasionally to support corporate event security and executive protection as needed

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
9IC

Qualifications:

Required:

• 5 years experience in regional security role in a large company

Preferred:

• 7-10 years experience in regional security role in a large company
• BS/BA Degree
• Problem solving at an operational and execution level with regard to event management

Related Skills

Accountability, Adaptability, Asset Protection, Collaboration, Communication, Corporate Security, Influence, Problem Solving, Relationship Management, Resourcefulness

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2025-12-13

Base Pay Range: $120,000/yr - $168,000/yr

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.  In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). 

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Company Overview

Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today weʼre a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But weʼre not just another legacy financial services firm. Weʼre fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us.

Our Culture of Impact

At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.

Benefits and Total Rewards

The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary.

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