Head Of Corporate Security

Head of Corporate Security BrazilLocation:
São Paulo, BrazilRole PurposeAs Head of Corporate Security Brazil, you will be responsible for leading and executing a robust security strategy with a particular emphasis on Anti-Illicit Trade (AIT) initiatives. You will drive the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of corporate security programs, ensuring strong risk ownership at leadership levels across the business units in Brazil. A key focus of the role is to proactively lead intelligence-led AIT operations, cross-functional collaboration, and external law enforcement engagement to deliver tangible impact against illicit trade threats.You will act as a catalyst for innovative thinking around AIT risk, security resilience, and crisis management while ensuring measurable reductions in security vulnerabilities.Key ResponsibilitiesAnti-Illicit Trade LeadershipLead and manage the national Anti-Illicit Trade (AIT) strategy to detect, disrupt, and dismantle illicit trade networks.Maximize the use of actionable intelligence to drive significant enforcement actions, focusing on large-scale seizures ("big fish" cases).Drive end-to-end AIT risk reduction by fostering internal and external communication, collaboration, and awareness.Support AIT program governance through continuous improvement of Communities of Practice, processes, tools, and performance reporting.Coordinate and enable effective collaboration between internal stakeholders (Legal, Supply, Procurement, Sales, Marketing, Corporate Affairs) and external authorities (customs, police, regulatory bodies) to strengthen AIT operations.Lead new initiatives related to post-patent security defenses and brand protection efforts.Report on AIT program performance to senior leadership and recommend corrective actions as needed.Corporate Security Program DeliveryOversee People and Site Security programs focused on proactive threat anticipation, risk mitigation, incident response, and complex security investigations.Drive sustainable security awareness initiatives to protect employees, assets, and operations.Empower business units to own and drive site-specific security improvement plans.Crisis Management and ResilienceLead the deployment and maturity of Crisis Management and Business Resilience frameworks.Conduct regular Crisis Management Tabletop Exercises based on Brazil-specific risk scenarios.Ensure rapid and effective dissemination and response to critical security alerts.Security Training and AwarenessDevelop and deliver Risk-Based, Intelligence-Led Security Training programs to ensure high competency levels across the organization.Maintain high standards in fact-gathering, evidence management, and investigation professionalism for all security incidents.External Engagement and IntelligenceBuild and maintain strong external networks with law enforcement, customs, regulatory agencies, and security industry peers to enhance intelligence sharing and operational collaboration.Actively participate in key security and AIT-focused associations and forums to enhance Brazil's security posture.Critical Success Factors & Key ChallengesExecution Excellence:
Relentlessly drive accountability, focus, and results in security and AIT program delivery.Influence and Collaboration:
Build trusted relationships across leadership, government authorities, and industry partners.High Ethical Standards:
Champion transparent, compliant, and impactful security operations.Resilience and Agility:
Navigate high-pressure situations, ambiguity, and emerging threats with confidence.Innovative Thinking:
Continuously improve AIT methodologies and seek smarter, faster, more effective solutions.Skills, Knowledge, and QualificationsFluency in English and Portuguese (written and spoken) is essential.Strong background in Corporate Security leadership roles.Proven experience Anti-Illicit Trade operations (within law enforcement, corporate brand protection, or e-commerce platform investigations).Proven expertise in intelligence management, project management, stakeholder engagement, and security operations.Strong experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and cross-functional project initiatives.Master's degree preferred (Security, Law, Business Administration, or related fields).Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and crisis leadership skills.Additional InformationThe role requires frequent travel across Brazil to lead security deployments, investigations, and engagements with authorities.Participation in external conferences, industry forums, and networking opportunities is encouraged to strengthen Brazil's security ecosystem.

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