Director, Global Security & Intelligence -
About the role
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.
Job Description
The Director, Global Security & Intelligence serves as the enterprise security leader responsible for the strategic vision, governance, and global execution of the organization's security, protective intelligence, and crisis-response programs.
This role leads all facets of global corporate security, including protective intelligence, executive protection, physical security, investigations, crisis management, and business continuity. The Director advises Executives, and Crisis Management Committees on emerging threats, executive risk exposure, and the evolving security landscape within a highly regulated insurance and financial-services environment.
Key Focus Areas
- Threat exposure related to catastrophe claims, denied coverage, litigation, and underwriting decisions
- Executive and employee safety during site visits following natural disasters or major loss events
- Intelligence monitoring related to activism, public pressure, rate increases, and climate-driven underwriting changes
- Coordination with business areas, cyber, legal, risk, HR, and catastrophe teams during high-tension incidents
Core Responsibilities
Enterprise Security Strategy & Governance
Serve as the enterprise security executive accountable for global security strategy, governance, and operating models.
Protective Intelligence & Strategic Threat Analysis
Own and lead the protective intelligence program, integrating intelligence across GSOC, executive protection, investigations, and crisis response.
Executive Protection & High-Visibility Risk
Design and oversee executive protection programs including travel, events, and crisis support.
Crisis Management & Incident Command
Serve as executive incident commander for security-related crises and enterprise-threatening events.
Global Security Operations
Oversee physical security operations, investigations, and GSOC functions across global facilities.
External Partnerships & Technology
Manage law enforcement relationships, security vendors, and deploy advanced AI-enabled security technologies.
Board & Executive Advisory
Provide regular briefings to the Board and Executive Leadership on threat posture and crisis readiness.
Team Leadership & Culture
Lead and develop global security and intelligence teams, fostering professionalism and discretion.
Qualifications
Required
- 10-15+ years of progressive leadership in global corporate security, intelligence, or executive protection
- Expertise in threat assessment, crisis management, and executive protection
Preferred
- Prior service as security Director, or equivalent enterprise security leader
- Experience managing multiple global security functions
- Experience in highly regulated financial or insurance environments
- CPP, CSMP, or equivalent certifications
Success in the Role (First 18-24 Months)
- Unified intelligence-driven global security model established
- Executive and board confidence in executive protection and crisis readiness
- Reduction in unanticipated executive security incidents
Skills
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Skills
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