Regional Security Manager, APAC

Regional Security Manager, APAC

Aon is committed to safeguarding its people globally through effective physical security controls, robust incident response frameworks and resilient security services and solutions. As Regional Security Manager - APAC, you will translate global strategy into regional execution, providing oversight of physical security risk, preparedness, awareness and service delivery while driving consistency, resilience and continuous improvement to strengthen security operations, posture and culture across the region.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

• Lead Physical Security Risk Assessments (PSRAs) and the development and review of Emergency Response Plans (ERPs) across the region.
• Lead the regional Physical Security Champion program, ensuring appropriate coverage, appointments and quarterly training.
• Manage regional risks within the global physical security risk register and drive mitigation strategies to strengthen the firm's security posture.
• Develop and present regional security metrics and quarterly dashboards to demonstrate impact, inform priorities and support investment decisions.
• Drive security awareness, policy compliance and crisis preparedness, including supporting table-top exercises and incorporating lessons learned into security plans and procedures.
• Oversee regional guarding, transport and Physical Security Command Centre operations, ensuring effective service delivery and vendor performance against agreed SLAs and KPIs.
• Manage the regional physical security budget, including Opex, Capex, training and travel, and identify investment requirements based on business growth and evolving risks.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory and privacy requirements relating to physical security operations and systems.
• Represent PSS on Regional Risk and People Risk Committees, providing senior stakeholders with clear updates on current and emerging risks.
• Build strong partnerships with regional and country leadership and key functions including Legal, Compliance, HR, Privacy, IT, CRE, GSM and Finance.
• Lead physical security support for internal, external, regulatory and client audits, ensuring recommendations are effectively addressed.
• Lead physical security requirements for mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, ensuring effective transitions for offices and colleagues.
• Partner with the Global Head of Physical Security Systems to develop business cases and secure investment in enterprise security systems, including access control, CCTV, intruder detection and duress alarms.
• Provide physical security support for company events, executive travel, incidents and investigations, partnering with relevant PSS and functional teams.
• Identify gaps in specialist security vendor coverage and partner with GSM to establish appropriate regional service agreements and response frameworks.
• Drive the adoption of automation and AI across physical security and Command Centre operations to improve efficiency, accuracy and service delivery.
• Lead and develop direct reports, ensuring clear goals, development plans and regular performance discussions.

How this opportunity is different

In this role, you will lead the tactical delivery and regional oversight of physical security operations across the APAC region, ensuring alignment with global policies, standards, and legislation, while driving continual improvement and maturity of the physical security posture to enable a safe and resilient workplace for colleagues, clients and visitors.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Minimum ten years experience in physical security operations in a regional or multi-site corporate environment.
• Strong understanding and experience of regional culture across the APAC
• Strong understanding of physical security risk assessments, emergency response, security awareness, guarding operations, command center operations.
• Experienced people manager, with responsibility for both direct reports and third-party
• Familiarity with relevant regional regulatory and industry
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply global standards regionally, manage multiple priorities and deliver against defined timelines and metrics.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and training skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across business functions.
• High level of analytical ability and attention to detail, with experience using data and dashboards to drive decisions and engagement.
• Proven financial management discipline and experience in preparing and managing expenditure within forecast.